Magic Video - Mel Mellers - Modern Marvel ( 2 Vols , ) (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Step into the riotous world of comedy magic with Mel Mellers' 'Modern Marvel' 2-Volume Digital Download, presented in collaboration with RSVP. This incredible collection offers performers seven brand-new, audience-tested routines, meticulously crafted over a year of development. Join Mel as he performs these ingenious effects in dynamic live shows before breaking down every intricate detail in the studio. Mel Mellers is renowned for his ability to infuse traditional magic with unparalleled humor and originality, providing routines easily adaptable for any performer. Each effect takes a familiar premise and flips it on its head, delivering fresh, unexpected twists that will leave your audiences both amazed and thoroughly entertained.
Modern Marvel Vol. 1: Unleash the Laughter
Volume 1 kicks off with routines like 'International 6 Cards of Mystery,' a refreshing take on the classic 6-card repeat. Witness the genius of 'Distraction,' a stage-filling, mathematical marvel filled with comedic moments. 'Do As I Do Plumes' offers a brilliant adaptation for all ages, with instructions on how to create the props affordably. For daring performers, 'The No Water Underwater Escape' sees Mel tackling a budget Houdini-esque stunt, blending magic, danger, and relentless humor. Also featured are 'Eyeball,' a super-fast comedy piece where Mel hilariously removes and reinserts his eye, and the incredibly practical 'Watch This,' allowing you to make any borrowed watch vanish and reappear.
Modern Marvel Vol. 2: Master the Art of Comedy Magic
Volume 2 continues the spectacle with 'Bottle Opener,' Mel's unique, gambling-themed twist on the vanishing bottle – an ideal show introduction. 'You Could Be' redefines the torn and restored newspaper with a logical, entertaining plot. Brace yourself for 'Hands Off!,' a ten-minute riot where a spectator acts as your glamorous assistant while you 'cut off' another's hand. Explore the intriguing 'Personalitree,' a group mentalism routine where Mel reads personalities from audience drawings. Conclude with 'Solved Disolved,' a logical and comedic handling of Slydini's knotted silk, and the 'Pseudo Card Routine,' a brilliantly simple card effect packed with comedy and ad-libs you'll want to use immediately.This two-volume digital download is a masterclass in comedy timing, audience interaction, and original magic thinking. Mel Mellers doesn't just teach you effects; he teaches you how to entertain. Get ready to transform your magic into a laugh-out-loud, unforgettable experience with 'Modern Marvel'!
Original Specs
Mel Mellers & RSVP - Modern Marvel (1-2)
Along the way watch as Mel wins $ 20.00 in his opening routine, tells the audience just what they're missing on TV, cuts an audience members hand off with hilarious results, reads 6 spectators drawings using his knowledge of body language, takes a short break to show you a Wee Little Trick, teaches the audience how to solve their own problems and finds a freely chosen card with hilarious results.
As fans will know, Mel is a hilarious magician and all of these brilliant routines can be adapted to be used by all performers. As usual Mel takes an effect and turns it upside down with a unique and original twist!
INTERNATIONAL 6 CARDS OF MYSTERY
The 6 card repeat presented in a new and refreshing way.
DISTRACTION Two audience members choose two random numbers. Mel then manipulates them in an amazing performance based around mathematics and a sense of overriding distraction! Hilarious results ensue along the way in a stage filling routine that you will use.
DO AS I DO PLUMES
The ideal routine for adults and kids alike. Taking an old favorite, Mel dresses it up and takes it to a whole new level in this superb piece of comedy magic. You'll even learn how to make the props yourself for only a few dollars
THE NO WATER UNDERWATER ESCAPE
Houdini watch out! Mel Mellers attempts his most dangerous stunt yet, attempting to recreate Houdini's world famous Water Torture Escape ... on a budget! Magic, laughs and comedy. What more could you want?
EYEBALL
A super-fast comedy piece in which Mel Removes his eye manipulates it on the stage and puts it back into place in just a few seconds. The perfect opening!
WATCH THIS
The watch routine that you will USE! Borrow ANY watch, make it disappear and reappear WHERE and WHEN you want. Simple, easy and fun to do!
FEATHER FLEA FINALE
A Flea (Invisible to the human eye) lifts a large feather before his audience. No flea training required and works every time!
Running Time: Aproximately 1hr 27mins
Contents:
BOTTLE OPENER
Mel's unique take on the Norm Nielsen Vanishing Bottle. Gambling his own money, Mel wins every time in this superb opening routine that's perfect as an introduction to your show.
YOU COULD BE
Explaining just what they're missing by watching him, Mel takes the torn and restored newspaper plot to another place, giving it logic. Listen to the reaction!
HANDS OFF!
A hilarious ten minute comedy routine in which a spectator acts as his glamorous assistant, whilst Mel cuts off the other spectator's hand! Hilarious and so, so easy to do!
PERSONALITREE
A group of spectators are brought onto the stage and asked to make a drawing of a tree. From these random drawings Mel is able to read into their personalities and tell each one which drawing was theirs. Again, easy to do and laugh out loud funny
A WEE LITTLE TRICK
Mel's unique and funny take on the Multum in Parvo routine. There have been many before this, but none quite this offbeat!
SOLVED DISOLVED
Slydini's knotted silk routine, finally given a logical plot. Ten minutes of comedy from just two handkerchiefs. Brilliant stuff.
PSEUDO CARD ROUTINE
A brilliantly simple effect using one spectator and a regular deck of cards. Comedy and ad-libs combine to make a superb routine that you WILL use.
