
Magic Video - Magic Masters Confidential: David Regal Part 2 (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive deep into the artistry of David Regal with 'Magic Masters Confidential: David Regal Part 2,' a digital download packed with captivating magic and profound theoretical insights. This exclusive video goes beyond mere tricks, offering the wisdom behind truly unforgettable performances from one of magic's most creative minds.
Explore David Regal's Masterful Repertoire
This comprehensive guide showcases over fifteen incredible effects, meticulously taught by David Regal. Learn engaging openers like 'Dear John Letter' and 'Superstar,' designed for instant audience connection. Discover astonishing card miracles such as the improved 'Any Back Sudden Deck,' the clever 'Cheating Kit' wild card routine, and the powerful 'Control Yourself' two-card revelation. Explore unique effects like the 'Perfect New Self-Working Miracle VANISH' coin disappearance, the intriguing 'Name Surprise Trick' utilizing Bob Hummer's principle, and the impactful 'Change for A Five' Monte routine. Visual stunners like the 'Card in Wine Bottle' and 'Color Changing Deck' round out a diverse set.
Beyond the Tricks: Theory and Presentation
What truly sets this volume apart are David's invaluable discussions on magic theory. Gain critical understanding of 'Premise Vs. Plot Vs. Effect,' learning how to transcend simple sleight-of-hand to create genuine miracles. David shares insights on the 'danger of being too direct' and his 'process for getting the most out of an effect,' equipping you with foundational knowledge to elevate your entire approach to performance. These theoretical sections provide a masterclass in magical thinking.
Build Your Own Magic Toolkit
David teaches you to construct your own 'Card in Wine Bottle' prop, transforming a visual stunner into a personalized marvel. He also provides detailed instructions for the 'Cop Wallet,' including construction tips and the essential 'Gambler's Cop' technique for a perfect signed card to wallet. Whether enhancing classics like Bob Hummer's 'Face Up Face Down Mystery' or performing David's innovative routines, you'll gain practical skills applicable across your magic repertoire.
'Magic Masters Confidential: David Regal Part 2' is an indispensable resource for magicians eager to deepen their understanding and expand their performance capabilities. This digital download provides a wealth of knowledge directly from a modern master, enabling you to transform your magic and build stronger audience connections.
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Dear John Letter - David’s hilarious opener is pure personality and fun! And so easy to do—a sensational way to connect with your audience before the magic begins!
Any Back Sudden Deck - David introduces new improvements and details that make the best full deck instant appearance in magic even better than ever before!
Superstar - Another Pure personality opener that David has used to create big laughs and instant rapport with audiences all over the world.
Cheating Kit - This Wild Card routine matches a stunning routine with a playful presentation as clever and whimsical as any you’ll ever see!
Control Yourself - This two card revelation with an ordinary deck has been one of David’s favorite shuffled deck miracles for years…and now it can be yours! Originally appeared in David’s book Constant Fooling Volume 1.
Short discussion on the danger of being too direct with a magic effect…
Process for getting the most out of an effect.
Premise Vs. Plot Vs. Effect - Notes on how to make miracles from one of the best in the biz!
Perfect New Self-Working Miracle VANISH - A Coin disappears under challenge conditions!
Cop Wallet - The perfect signed card to wallet. Tips to construct your own special wallet. Discussion of the Gambler’s Cop.
License Changes to Signed Card to Wallet - Commercial effect using the Cop Wallet. To be in Genii soon.
Name Surprise Trick - Using an alphabet deck, or simply letters written on file cards, the magician seemingly shuffles up random letters, finally arriving at a predicted name or word. This uses the Face Up Face Down Mystery principle by Bob Hummer.
Face Up Face Down Mystery by Bob Hummer - A professional card routine with effects that escalate after each revelation. Bob Hummer’s original routine with a normal pack of cards using the Face Up Face Down principle from the previous routine the Name Surprise Trick. Originally released in the 1940’s.
Change for A Five - Monte effect with a huge kicker ending! Originally appeared in David’s book Approaching Magic.
Card in Wine Bottle - Card is folded and on display in a wine bottle. This folded card becomes the spectator’s signed card. A DIY prop with a method that is as entertaining as the effect. You will want to build one of these!
Color Changing Deck - David’s professionally printed Color Changing deck. A Stunner!
Timestamps by James Marshall
0:00:38 - intro section
0:05:00 - performance of a torn & not restored trick
0:06:10 - performance of Sudden Deck
0:06:53 - about Sudden Deck
0:11:41 - on similarity of the two tricks
0:15:34 - demo of a stage opener ("not X" type prediction)
0:17:08 - performance of Cheating Kit
0:20:55 - performance of Control Yourself
0:25:40 - chat
0:26:14 - explanation of Control Yourself
0:32:15 - explanation of Cheating Kit
0:39:50 - chat
0:45:00 - discussion on what makes magic most effective
0:48:25 - on distinguishing effect from method
0:53:30 - on premise, plot, and effect
0:57:20 - more about plot
1:00:50 - more about intent
1:06:40 - demo of Now You See It Now You Don't gimmick
1:13:13 - demo of Cop Wallet
1:20:38 - how to cop a card
1:23:33 - Q&A
1:24:43 - performance of card to wallet with transposition
1:29:45 - performance of Letter Perfect
1:33:38 - explanation of Letter Perfect
1:40:40 - performance of Bob Hummer's Face-up Face-down Mysteries
1:46:17 - explanation of Bob Hummer's Face-up Face-down Mysteries
1:53:40 - chat
1:54:40 - performance of Change for a Five
1:57:30 - explanation of Change for a Five
2:03:24 - performance of signed card in bottle
2:05:37 - explanation of signed card in bottle
2:10:40 - demo of color changing deck using reverse deck
2:13:33 - chat
2:15:15 - closing













