Magic Video - Abbott's 1992, 1993, 1994 Get-Together Highlights Video Set (Digital Download)

This exclusive three-volume digital video set invites you to journey back to the golden era of magic with over five hours of captivating content from Abbott's legendary Get-Together conventions of 1992, 1993, and 1994. Far more than just a performance showcase, this collection offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the magic world, packed with historical performances, insightful lectures, engaging interviews, and hilarious comedy segments. Discover routines, tips, and jokes directly from the masters, many of which are exclusive to this set.

Abbott's 1992 Get-Together: An Unforgettable Showcase

The 1992 highlights kick off with a special interview and performance by Harry Blackstone Jr., showcasing his signature Vanishing Bird Cage and a close-up rope escape. Dive into an evening show featuring titans like Howard Hale, Trevor Lewis, and Kovari. Trevor Lewis himself shares a wonderfully funny Kid Show version of 'Cards Across'. Tom Mullica's lecture is a masterclass in stage presence, revealing his go-to opening card routine, the 'Sight-Savers' routine, and various cigarette bits, all delivered with his characteristic hilarity. Johnny Thompson offers hysterical impressions of magic legends Slydini and Dai Vernon. The close-up show features talents such as Phil Willmarth and David Williamson, while Jim Steinmeyer teaches his brilliant Jumbo Three Card Monte. The Saturday Night Show culminates with Karrell Fox, Terry Herbert, and the iconic Huda Putz routine by Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica. This volume alone offers approximately two hours of pure magic.

Abbott's 1993 Get-Together: A Convention of Classics

The 1993 installment continues the legacy with performances from Franz Harary, Senor Rey, and the charming duo Stuart & Lori MacDonald. Experience a unique tour of Colon Cemetery with Karrell Fox and Al The Only, where famous magicians rest. Lectures abound, with George Sands teaching his intricate rope sequences and John Cornelius demonstrating his famous flash paper production. 'Vent-O-Rama' brings a dose of humor with various ventriloquists. Aldo Colombini shares his clever ring-on-rope sequences, while The Close-Up Show brings together talents like Peter Tappan and Dave Neighbors. The Friday and Saturday night shows feature a diverse lineup, from Ron London and Dr. Thiet to Dale Salwack and Karrell Fox, offering a rich tapestry of magical entertainment. This volume runs for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Abbott's 1994 Get-Together: The Grand Finale

The 1994 highlights provide a fitting conclusion to this spectacular trilogy. Simon Lovell explains his ingenious 'Fake Luminous Readers' bit in a fascinating lecture, followed by a close-up show featuring himself and Jose de la Torre. The Thursday Night Show dazzles with performances by David Kaplan, Pavel, Invisible Inc, and a return appearance by Harry Blackstone Jr. Explore the bustling dealer's room, catching glimpses of iconic vendors like Abbott's and House Of Fakini. The Friday and Saturday night shows present a powerful lineup, including Billy McComb, Al Cohen, Greg Frewin, Mitch Williams, and the captivating Goldfinger & Dove. This final volume provides approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes of unforgettable magic.

This digital download set captures the essence of these legendary conventions, ensuring that while performances are highlighted, trademark routines are included in their entirety whenever possible. Throughout all three videos, you'll also enjoy segments of local magicians and guests performing for each other, adding an authentic, intimate feel. Produced by MVN and originally released from 1992 to 1994, this Meir Yedid Magic Product offers a combined running time of over 5 hours and 10 minutes, making it an essential addition for any magic enthusiast or historian.

Original Specs

This three-volume set of streaming videos includes more than five hours of magic performances, lectures, tips, jokes, interviews, tours and even lecture segments from the 1992-1994 Abbott’s Get-Together conventions. Full of historical performances that are only available here.

Abbott's 1992 Get-Together Highlights:
►Harry Blackstone Jr. is interviewed for a TV show and performs the Vanishing Bird Cage and a rope escape close-up.
►Wednesday Night Show: Howard Hale, Col. Bill Boley, Trevor Lewis, Kovari, and Harry Blackstone Jr.
►Trevor Lewis Lecture: Trevor demonstrates a very funny Kid Show version of the cards across with cards and scarves.
►Thursday Night Show: Jamal Keys, Sylvester The Jester, Robert Baxt, Meir Yedid, Terry Herbert, and Chezaday.
►Tom Mullica Lecture: Tom performs and teaches the card routine he always opens his shows with. He also demonstrates his Sight-Savers routine, the do-as-I-do bar gag, and many cigarette bits. You will also experience all the hilarity that runs through the lecture.
►Johnny Thompson Lecture: Johnny does his very funny impressions of Slydini and Dai Vernon performing magic.
►The Close-Up Show: Phil Willmarth, David Drake, Obie O’Brien, Mike Hillburger, and David Williamson.
►Jim Steinmeyer Lecture: Jim demonstrates and teaches his brilliant Three Card Monte routine with jumbo cards.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Terry Herbert, Jeffery Atkins, closing the show are Johnny Thompson and Tom Mullica doing their hysterical Huda Putz routine.
Running time: Approximately 2 hours.

Abbott's 1993 Get-Together Highlights:
►Wednesday Night Show: Stephanie Griswold, David Caspian, Franz Harary, Senor Rey, Gil Scott, and Stuart & Lori MacDonald.
►Al The Only and Bibik reminisce about previous Abbott’s conventions and take you on a tour of the Colon Cemetery, with Karrell Fox, where many famous magicians are buried.
►George Sands Lecture: George performs and teaches some of his rope sequences.
►Vent-O-Rama: Some ventriloquists have conversations, tell jokes, and do bits.
►John Cornelius Lecture: John demonstrates and teaches his flash paper production.
►Thursday Night Show: John Sterlini, George Sands, Marcello Contento, Aldo Colombini, Stunt Johnson Theatre, Joe Harrison & Lisa.
►Aldo Colombini Lecture: Aldo performs and teaches some ring on rope sequences.
►The Close-Up Show: Peter Tappan, Aldo Colombini, George Sands, Dave Neighbors.
►Friday Night Show: Ron London, Dr. Thiet, Franz Harary, The Magic Plumbers.
►Saturday Benefit Show: Jeff Boyer, Adam Burton, Manfred Thumm, Bob Jepson, The Hamners.
►The Dealers: Manfred Thumm, Bob Little, Dave Cresey, Marcello Contento, Mike Powers, Randy.
►Ray Massecar and Stewart James who have attended the Abbott’s Conventions since the beginning reminisce.
►Saturday Night Show: Gene Anderson, Dale Salwack, Karrell Fox, Carl Garray, Amos Levkovich, Kohl & Company.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Abbott's 1994 Get-Together Highlights:
►Simon Lovell Lecture: Explains his Fake Luminous Readers bit.
►The Close-Up Show: Jose de la Torre, Simon Lovell.
►Thursday Night Show: David Kaplan, Pavel, Invisible Inc, Chris Jakway, Harry Blackstone Jr.
►The Dealers: Abbott’s, House Of Fakini, Mike Powers, Duane Laflin.
►Friday Night Show: Earl Ray Wilcox, Dick Stoner, Billy McComb, Al Cohen, Jamal Keyes, Greg Frewin.
►Saturday Night Show: Karrell Fox, Mitch Williams, Jim Oakley, Goldfinger & Dove.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The shows feature highlights from each performer and not their entire act, whenever possible their trademark routines are included in their entirety. Throughout the video there are segments with local magicians and guests performing for each other. You will see some amazing and entertaining magic that you will enjoy.

A Meir Yedid Magic Product. Produced by MVN. Original release date: 1992, 1993 and 1994. Combined running time: Approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes.