Magic Video - Close Up, Up Close Vol. 1-3 by Joshua Jay (Digital Download)

Unlock the profound wisdom and incredible artistry of one of magic's most celebrated performers with 'Magic Video - Close Up, Up Close Vol. 1-3' by Joshua Jay. This comprehensive digital download offers an unparalleled journey into the mind and methods of a master, providing aspiring and professional magicians alike with a treasure trove of world-class material, detailed explanations, and invaluable performance theory. Prepare to transform your magic with routines that have astounded audiences globally, taught by a true innovator.

Volume 1: The Award-Winning Act Unveiled

Delve into the core of Joshua Jay's critically acclaimed twelve-minute act, a performance honed and perfected on stages around the world. Volume 1 provides a privileged 'peek behind the curtain,' revealing the intricate thinking and meticulous mechanics behind his show-stopping Ambitious Card and borrowed ring routines. Beyond the core act, this volume enriches your understanding with exclusive performance clips from his renowned one-man show, an in-depth dissection of his ingenious Discreet Displacement sleight, and a special screening of 'The Heckler,' Joshua's captivating magic-themed short film. Gain insights that go beyond mere tricks, exploring the construction of truly memorable magic.

Volume 2: Diverse Repertoire & Practical Theory

Expand your magical horizons with Volume 2, a dynamic collection that traverses the breadth of magic from intimate close-up effects to commanding stand-up pieces. Joshua presents a diverse range of material, varying in difficulty and utilizing an array of props—from classic cards and coins to unexpected tape measures and bills. Every routine featured here is rigorously audience-tested and approved, ensuring you're learning practical, impactful magic. This volume also includes additional performance clips from Joshua's acclaimed one-man show, a crucial discussion on practical memorized deck magic that won't disrupt your existing stack, and an intriguing 'making-of' featurette, offering a glimpse into the creative process.

Volume 3: Masterful Formal Card Magic

Immerse yourself in Joshua Jay's personal favorite genre: formal card magic. Volume 3 is dedicated to the elegant interplay between Joshua, a deck of cards, and an astounded audience. Explore a rich tapestry of effects, each demonstrating a unique blend of methods—from subtle misdirection and expert sleight-of-hand to the judicious use of gaffs—all designed for maximum astonishment. This volume provides detailed studies of iconic card plots, including Triumph and the versatile Bluff Pass, arming you with powerful techniques. As an exclusive bonus, witness extra footage of Joshua's captivating gambling exposé, shot live in a theater, showcasing his ability to blend entertainment with expert deception. Elevate your card work to an art form.

Original Specs

Volume 1: -
Joshua tips the work on his twelve-minute act, including his Ambitious Card and borrowed ring routines. He's performed this award-winning act all over the world, and now you'll have a peek at the thinking behind it. Also included are performance clips from his acclaimed one-man show, a detailed study of his Discreet Displacement sleight, and a special screening of The Heckler, Joshua's magic-themed short film.

Volume 2: -
The material on this volume ranges from close-up to stand-up, from easy to difficult, and from cards to coins to ropes to tape measures to bills. But from start to finish, it's all audience-tested and approved magic. Also included are performance clips from Joshua's one-man show, a detailed discussion of practical memorized deck magic (that won't disturb your stack), and a making-of featurette.

Volume 3: -
Volume 3 explores Joshua's favorite genre: formal card magic. It's Joshua Jay, a deck of cards, and an astounded audience. The range of effects is equaled only by the range of methods-Joshua uses a clever blend of subtlety, sleight-of-hand, and gaffs for maximum impact. Also included is a detailed study of Triumph, the Bluff Pass, and extra footage of Joshua's gambling exposé, shot in a live theater.