Ebook - Commercial Killers by Chris Congreave (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash Your Inner Magic Pro with 'Commercial Killers'
Step into the world of truly commercial magic with Chris Congreave's 'Commercial Killers,' a powerhouse ebook packed with 28 devastating routines. Forget the shelf-sitters; every single effect in this collection has been meticulously crafted and audience-tested to ensure maximum impact and memorability. If you're looking to invigorate your repertoire with tricks that are not only astounding but also practical and performable in real-world scenarios, this digital download is your ultimate guide.
A Treasure Trove of Performer-Tested Routines
'Commercial Killers' delivers an incredible breadth of magic. Dive into a rich assortment of card effects, from visual transpositions like 'Pack in Hand' and 'Card in Tin' to mind-bending predictions such as 'Lucky Number' and the hilarious '52 to 1.' Explore clever coin routines, innovative mentalism pieces like 'ESP Stroller' and 'EDC' (Every Day Carry), and even unique packet tricks designed for powerful, in-the-hands performances like 'Blank Monte' and 'What's Mine is Mine.' Each routine is detailed with clarity, making complex effects surprisingly accessible and ready for your next gig. You'll find a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and visual wizardry, ensuring there's something to captivate every audience.
Master the Art of Strolling Magic
Beyond the stunning tricks, 'Commercial Killers' offers a crucial essay dedicated to the art of performing close-up magic in a 'strolling' environment. Chris Congreave shares his invaluable experience, providing practical tips and strategies to help you construct a cohesive and engaging strolling act. Learn how to manage angles, reset quickly, and maximize impact while moving from group to group. Many of the routines within the book are specifically designed with the strolling performer in mind, ensuring you're always ready to deliver a knockout punch, whether you're at a party, corporate event, or trade show.
Why 'Commercial Killers' is a Must-Have for Every Magician
This ebook isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a blueprint for becoming a more effective and engaging magician. The routines are hailed by top professionals like Michel Huot and Gary Jones for their commercial viability and ease of understanding. Whether you're a seasoned pro seeking fresh, powerful material or an aspiring performer looking to build a rock-solid repertoire, 'Commercial Killers' provides the tools and insights you need to truly kill your audiences with magic. Download it today and start performing routines that are destined to become staples in your act.
Original Specs
Beautifully produced in hardback by Haresign Press, 28 super commercial routines that you will want go out and perform straightaway. Cards, coins and mentalism effects. Plus an essay on performing close up magic in a "strolling" environment.
The routines:
Blank Monte - An eye popping packet trick, in the hands, perfect for the stand up strolling performer.
Prediction Packet - A quick prediction effect using a small packet of cards.
ESP stroller - This should be a release in its own right, another in the hands packet effect.
EDC - A brilliant prediction effect that you will carry with you all the time, uses everyday objects.
52 to 1 - A "comedy" prediction that suddenly becomes an "impossible" one.
Pack in hand - A wonderful transposition effect where the spectator ends up holding a full pack of cards when moments before they had a single one.
Wolverhampton Opener - Like the Chicago opener, but with a bit of Wolverhampton humour...
I'm not lying - A great lie detector effect where you can have a LOT of fun.
Lucky Number - A prediction effect that will leave them stunned.
Coin Prediction 3 - An off the wall coin and card effect.
An essay on putting together a Strolling act.
Red Hot - A commercial card routine with a thought of card to wallet finish.
Card in tin - A shockingly visual twist to a classic plot.
Card in tin, table routine - Card under tin, pack under tin then card in tin. Chris has been killing his audiences with this at his gigs, a real worker.
Trade show quick trick - When working trade show stands, this is the trick that Chris uses. Quick and powerful.
Stickman Stan rides again - A really lovely stickman effect that has an ending no one will see coming.
Not another stickman trick? - Yes, you guessed it...
What's mine is mine - A super clean packet effect.
Big fat sandwich - A card sandwich effect, with a twist...
Kickback Jokers - A kickback routine, using Jokers....
Which hand prediction - Use on its own or as a climax to a "which hand" routine.
Card box killer - A super visual ending to any card routine.
Black and white monte - A really lovely "in the hands" variation to the classic effect "Color Monte" using regular cards.
Acme portable hole - It's like a cartoon coming to life, leaving the spectator with an impossible object.
Jokerama - Another great strolling effect using Jokers and a spectators signed card.
Cutting personalities - A great take on the classic spectator cuts the aces effect.
Not Chosen by Gary Jones - A great effect by Gary Jones, Chris has just made it much more visible so it's super visual and great for large tables.
Gambler's Nightmare - A great inside look at card cheating, that will leave them scratching their heads. Oh, and you can personalise it too.
QUOTES
"I have all Chris' books, but this one. Wow! You could literally add all of these in your repertoire. These are simple to understand yet, all of those tricks are killers."
- Bravo Chris - Michel Huot
"I have been lucky enough to have seen most of the effects in Commercial Killers, and I have Road tested at least half a dozen of them myself. All I can say is the purchaser is in for a real treat. There are effects in this collection for the hobbyist and the professional, plus the tips and advice too. Awesome."
- Gary Jones
