Feature Interview: Dan Sperry - The Anti-Conjuror

Dive deep into the mind of Dan Sperry, the 'Anti-Conjuror,' in this exclusive feature interview. Sperry sits down with Kozmo to share his unconventional views on why magic isn't 'cool' and offers unfiltered insights into his memorable journey on 'America's Got Talent.' Discover the philosophy behind his unique, shocking style and learn what truly drives one of magic's most polarizing and fascinating figures. This isn't just an interview; it's a peek into the strategic mindset of a performer who continually defies convention.

Columns: Unleash Your Inner Magician

Issue 33 is packed with invaluable lessons and discussions from leading experts. Kainoa Harbottle's 'Coin U' explores the '4th dimension' and teaches an 'easy coin routine' complete with a full explanation, perfect for enhancing your sleight of hand. David Kaye's 'Reel Comedy' introduces a fascinating new product for 'tacky hands,' a must-have for any working professional. Simon Lovell answers a critical question in 'Ask Simey!': 'What do you think about performing mentalism?' offering his seasoned perspective. Christian Painter's 'Mindtripping' provides a great business card mentalism routine that's practical and impactful. Finally, Bill Wisch shares a timeless piece of magic history in 'Wisch on Slydini,' teaching Slydini's wonderful 'Red Black Shuffle,' a classic worth mastering.

Reviews: Stay Ahead of the Curve

Make informed decisions about your next magic purchase with our expert reviews. Wayne Kawamoto's 'Choice Cuts' thoroughly reviews the latest magic instructional DVDs, helping you cut through the noise and find true gems. David Regal gets his 'sexy on' in 'Tricks of the Trade,' offering his witty and insightful takes on some 'tricky DVDs.' These honest appraisals are essential for any magic enthusiast looking to invest in quality instruction and expand their knowledge.

Tricks & Moves: Learn from the Best

Expand your repertoire with three incredible tricks and three advanced moves. Eric Jones presents 'Surrogate' from his 'Liberty 2' collection, a visual marvel designed to captivate your audience. Dan Tong shares his classic 'Okito Box Routine' from KozmoMagic, a staple for any coin magician looking to add a professional touch. Gregory Wilson demonstrates the powerful 'Muscle Pass' from 'School of Cool by Big Blind Media,' an advanced technique to add to your arsenal for incredible card control. Plus, our 'Move Monkeys' section brings you even more sleight of hand mastery with James Dennis's 'Twister,' Zach Lambert's 'Swing-Cut Cop,' and Mike Powers' 'Double Lift from Center.' This issue is a masterclass in practical magic techniques, offering something for every skill level.

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Original Specs

Feature Interview - Dan Sperry

Dan talks with Kozmo about why magic isn't cool and his experience on "America's Got Talent.".

 

Columns:

Kainoa Harbottle - Coin U

Kainoa talks about the 4th dimension and performs what he calls, "an easy coin routine."  Explanation included!

David Kaye - Reel Comedy

David introduces a new product for tacky hands.

Simon Lovell - Ask Simey!

Simon answers, "What do you think about performing mentalism?"

Christian Painter - Mindtripping

Christian teaches a great business card mentalism routine.

Bill Wisch - Wisch on Slydini

Bill teaches Slydini's wonderful Red Black Shuffle.

 

Reviews:

Wayne Kawamoto - Choice Cuts

Wayne reviews the latest magic instructional DVDs.

David Regal - Tricks of the Trade

David gets his sexy on with some tricky DVDs.

 

Tricks:

Eric Jones - "Surrogate"

from Liberty 2 by Eric Jones

Dan Tong - "Okito Box Routine"

from KozmoMagic

Gregory Wilson - "Muscle Pass"

from School of Cool by Big Blind Media

 

Move Monkeys:

James Dennis - "Twister"

Zach Lambert - "Swing-Cut Cop"

Mike Powers - "Double Lift from Center"