Magic Video - In Concert by Roger Klause (Digital Download)

Experience the Genius of Roger Klause

Step into the world of Roger Klause, one of magic's most revered and enigmatic figures. Long celebrated as an 'underground magician,' Klause is renowned for his ingenious methods and profoundly insightful approach to the art. This exclusive digital download, 'Magic Video - In Concert,' offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the mind of a true close-up master. Drawing highlights from his best-selling book, this video transcends mere instruction, providing a unique look into how Klause conceptualizes and executes his breathtaking magic. You won't just learn tricks; you'll understand the underlying philosophy that makes them truly magical.

Master Iconic Close-Up Routines

This comprehensive video features detailed performances and explanations of 8 signature routines that have captivated audiences worldwide. Witness the vanishing act of 'Smokeless,' where a lit cigarette disappears into thin air, or the bewildering transformation of 'The Bantam-Weight Card,' a chosen card shrinking and growing before your eyes. Explore the clever deception of 'Marked Off-Color,' a card seemingly cut to by its back, only to reveal an impossible color change. From the surprising abundance of 'The Miser's Cornucopia' to the intricate coin and bill transpositions in 'The Operator,' each routine is a masterclass in misdirection and magical construction.

Uncover Advanced Techniques and Subtleties

Beyond the routines, Klause meticulously discusses a treasure trove of techniques and subtleties essential for any serious magician. You'll gain mastery over powerful sleights such as the Hofzinser Spread Cull, the Classic Force Ruse, the Stud Bottom Deal, and the Side Steal. Learn expert Thumbtip and Dye Tube management, the LePaul Pop-Up Production, and many more nuanced moves. This isn't just about 'how' to do a move; it's about 'when' and 'why,' integrating these elements seamlessly into your performance to create genuine astonishment. This digital download empowers you to perform powerful close-up magic with cards, coins, bills, sponges, silks, cigarettes, and matches, elevating your craft to professional levels. With instant access, Dolby Digital sound, and worldwide viewing, the secrets of Roger Klause are now at your fingertips, ready to transform your magic forever.

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Roger Klause is one of magic's most respected performers and instructors. He has long been referred to as an "underground magician" due to the secretiveness of his methods. This DVD features highlights from his best selling book, "Roger Klause In Concert," giving you an opportunity to experience one of the deep thinkers of close-up magic who tips the way he approaches his magic in addition to the methods of accomplishing his routines.

Routines performed and explained:

• Smokeless: A borrowed cigarette is lit and the match is vanished. The cigarette is now placed into your fist and it too completely disappears.
• The Bantam-Weight Card: A peeked at card is found and shrunk into a miniature of itself. Upon waving your hand on the miniature card it grows back to its original size.
• Marked Off-Color: A deck is described as marked when a spectator cuts to a card that you name by looking at it's back. To prove that the card was actually marked it is now shown as the only red backed card in the blue backed deck.
• The Miser's Cornucopia: A borrowed dollar bill is rolled into a cone and ten dimes are poured out of it.
• The Operator: A multi-phase Monte themed routine using coins and bills. It begins with two copper coins repeatedly changing place with a single silver coin and segues into a bill transposition routine where a one-dollar bill repeatedly changes places with a five dollar bill under impossible conditions.
• New Sponge & Sleeve: A sponge ball repeatedly vanishes and appears in the spectator's sleeve.
• Elbow Coin Vanish: A stunt is shown where a stack of coins is balanced on your elbow as you toss and you catch them. Upon repeating the stunt all the coins amazingly vanish.
• Red & White: Roger's famed handling for the color-changing handkerchief routine where a red handkerchief repeatedly changes into a white handkerchief during a sucker/exposure sequence.

Techniques and subtleties discussed: Hofzinser Spread Cull, Classic Force Ruse, Thumbtip management, Peek Force, LePaul Pop-Up Production, Stud Bottom Deal, Side Steal, Dye Tube management and much more.

You will learn powerful close-up magic with cards, coins, bills, sponges, silks, cigarettes and matches.

Special DVD Features:
- Instant access to performances, explanations and techniques
- DVD trailers
- Dolby Digital sound
- Encoded for worldwide viewing

Running time: Approximately 90 minutes.