Magic Video - Allan Ackerman - Expert At The Card Table (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock the Secrets of Card Mastery
Dive into the definitive digital course, 'Magic Video - Allan Ackerman - Expert At The Card Table.' This exceptional program brings to life S.W. Erdnase's legendary 1902 treatise, 'The Expert At The Card Table,' often hailed as the bible of card sleight-of-hand. Featuring the unparalleled expertise of Las Vegas card expert Allan Ackerman and narrated by the iconic Ernest Borgnine, this comprehensive 11-volume digital download is your gateway to mastering advanced card techniques. Whether you're a seasoned magician, a card sharp, or an aspiring enthusiast, this series provides an in-depth, hands-on learning experience that has been sought after for over a century.
Comprehensive Techniques Taught by a Master
Experience the intricate world of card manipulation as Allan Ackerman meticulously demonstrates every technique from Erdnase's classic text. Across these eleven volumes, you'll gain mastery over a wide array of deceptive moves, including false shuffling, false dealing, false cutting, skinning the hand, and countless other subtle sleights that define true card expertise. Each lesson is presented with crystal-clear instruction, breaking down complex maneuvers into understandable steps, ensuring you can follow along and integrate these powerful skills into your repertoire. This is not just a viewing experience; it's a practical workshop designed to elevate your card handling to an astonishing level.
Exclusive Bonus Features and Historical Insights
Beyond the core instruction, this digital collection is packed with invaluable bonus content. Enjoy an entertaining Prologue narrated by Ernest Borgnine, setting the stage for your journey into card mastery. Delve into the fascinating mystery of Erdnase's true identity with insightful interviews featuring revered figures like Martin Gardner, Richard Hatch, and Bart Whaley. As a vital learning aid, you'll receive a PDF of the entire original 'Expert At The Card Table' text, allowing you to follow along with the video demonstrations. The eleventh disc also includes a treasure trove of additional PDFs related to Erdnase, such as 'The Gardner-Smith Correspondence,' 'The Murderous Card Shark' article, and 'Was Erdnase Abdul Aziz Khan,' offering unparalleled historical context and further research opportunities. An included digital booklet provides detailed indexes to all disc contents, making navigation effortless. Produced by The Houdini Picture Corporation, this worldwide-accessible digital download represents an essential investment for anyone serious about the art of card magic and manipulation.
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The classic 1902 Expert At The Card Table book by SW Erdnase comes alive on this beautifully packaged 11-volume DVD set starring Las Vegas card expert Allen Ackerman with narration by Ernest Borgnine.
For more than a century, The Expert at the Card Table has been regarded by many magicians and card sharps to be the ultimate guide in achieving a high degree of card mastery. Often referred to as the bible of sleight-of hand with cards, this book spawned generations of card cheaters and magicians.
This multi-volume set of DVDs takes the techniques and concepts taught in the book and teaches them in great detail so you too can become an expert at the card table. You will learn false shuffling, false dealing, false cutting, skinning the hand and so much more.
Bonus features are plentiful and include an entertaining Prologue narrated by Ernest Borgnine, interviews about Erdnase's true identity with Martin Gardner, Richard Hatch, and Bart Whaley and a pdf of the entire text of Erdnase so you can follow along with the DVDs. The 11th disc also includes dozens of pdfs relating to Erdnase including The Gardner-Smith Correspondence, The Murderous Card Shark article, Was Erdnase Abdul Aziz Khan and much more. Also includes a booklet with indexes to all of the Discs' contents. You will not find a more worthwhile investment than this set.
Encoded for worldwide viewing Produced by The Houdini Picture Corporation Original release date:.. October 2008.
