Magic Video - Methods in Magic by Joshua Jay (Digital Download)

Introduction to a Master of Magic

Joshua Jay is a true luminary in the world of magic, a phenomenon whose influence spans bestselling books, acclaimed instructional DVDs, and countless international appearances. Renowned for hosting MAGIC Magazine's 'Talk About Tricks' for seven years and being crowned Champion at the World Magic Seminar in 1998, Jay's unique blend of skill and insight has captivated audiences globally. His most celebrated contribution to the magic community, however, is arguably his meticulously crafted lecture, a program that has earned him 'International Magician of the Year' from the Association of Latin American Magicians. This digital download brings that polished, transformative event, 'Methods in Magic,' directly to your screen, offering an unparalleled learning experience.

Unveiling the True Art of Magic

At the heart of this captivating two-hour presentation lies a profound exploration of 'method.' Joshua Jay masterfully dissects and examines the myriad methodological approaches that you can apply to elevate your own magic. This isn't just a collection of tricks; it's an immersive examination of the intricate thought processes involved in their construction. Each approach is vividly demonstrated with an original, powerful, and entirely workable routine, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is immediately grounded in practical application. You'll move beyond simply learning 'how' a trick is done, to understanding 'why' it works and 'how' you can adapt and create similar effects. This is a rare opportunity to learn the deeper secrets that allow for true magical innovation.

Diverse Repertoire for Every Performer

Whether your passion lies in intricate card manipulation, mystifying coin vanishes, intimate close-up performances, engaging parlor magic, large-scale stage illusions, captivating mentalism, or dynamic walkaround magic, Joshua Jay's lecture is designed to profoundly enhance your abilities. Featured routines include 'HEIGHTENED SENSES,' an easy yet brilliant piece of mentalism that plays for crowds big and small; 'THREE COIN VANISH,' a squeaky clean, simple, and visual coin disappearance; 'A.C.A.A.P.N.,' where a selected card appears at a named page number in a closed book; 'DISCRETE DISPLACEMENT,' a versatile tool that functions as a force, a control, a switch, and more; and 'VEGAS VISIT,' a clever fusion inspired by 'Sam The Bellhop' meets 'Six Card Repeat.' Bonus routines like 'BACK IN TIME' and 'I DREAM OF MINDREADING' add even more value.

Exclusive Bonus Content and Insider Insights

Beyond the core lecture, 'Methods in Magic' offers invaluable bonus material. More importantly, this package includes an in-depth interview with Joshua Jay himself. He shares candid advice on practicing magic, recounts crazy celebrity encounters, offers guidance for aspiring magicians, and provides hair-raising tales from his extensive life on the road. This behind-the-scenes look offers a rare glimpse into the mindset of a world-class performer, making this digital download an essential resource for anyone serious about mastering the art of magic and developing truly unique material. The running time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Please note that some routines may require separately available gimmicks. Many professional magicians, including Michael Ammar, Bill Malone, and Daryl, highly commend this video for its immense value, excellent content, and Joshua's engaging presentation.

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Original Specs

Joshua Jay is truly a phenomenon in magic - host of the Talk About Tricks section of MAGIC Magazine for the last seven years, author of two best-selling trade books (the first published in five languages), star of a series of instructional magic DVDs, Champion at the World Magic Seminar in 1998, TV appearances in no less than eight countries - the list goes on and on...

But for many in the magic community, Joshua Jay's most interesting performance venue is his LECTURE! Over the past three years this New York based (and Ohio raised) worker has toured FIFTY-FOUR countries, allowing him to hone his lecture into one of the most entertaining and informative programs of its kind. In November 2007 Joshua performed this lecture in Lima, Peru. It subsequently won Joshua "International Magician of the Year" from the Association of Latin American Magicians. On this DVD Joshua brings this polished event to the UK for the first time.

At the heart of this two-hour extravaganza is - METHOD. Joshua Jay dissects and examines the numerous methodological approaches you can apply to your magic. And, of course, each approach is demonstrated with a different, original routine. This is a collection of powerful, workable magic, but more importantly, an examination of the thought process of their construction.

Whether your interests run to cards, coins, close-up, parlour, stage, mentalism or walkaround - Joshua Jay's lecture will simply MAKE YOUR MAGIC BETTER! Methods In Magic also features an in-depth interview with Joshua Jay, taking in advise on practicing, crazy celebrity encounters, advise for aspiring magicians and some hair raising tales from life on the road.

With Methods in Magic you'll learn powerful, road tested magic. More importantly, you'll learn the secrets to truly develop your own material.

CONTENTS:

HEIGHTENED SENSES - a brilliant (and EASY) piece of mentalism that plays for crowds big and small.
THREE COIN VANISH - A squeaky clean three-coin vanish. Simple and visual.
A.C.A.A.P.N - A selected card appears at a named page number in a closed book.
DISCRETE DISPLACEMENT - it's a force, a control, a switch and MORE!
VEGAS VISIT - Sam The Bellhop meets Six Card Repeat
SPLIT DECISION -Even though two spectators misremember the same card, you find "both" cards and create a most impossible object.

BONUS ROUTINES:

BACK IN TIME -An in-the-hands Triumph routine that defies the laws of time.
I DREAM OF MINDREADING - A card location wrapped in a touching story about doing magic for a blind man.
TOTALLY TRIUMPH -A flourishy way of straightening out a pack of cards...and producing the four Aces.

Please Note - Some of the routines featured on this DVD require the use of special gimmicks available separately.

Running Time Approximately 1hr 45min

"Josh Jay rocks! Great magic, and I loved the intimate insight into the behind the scenes shots while touring with Josh. It feels like watching a real world documentary on topics magicians care about!"
- Michael Ammar

"You will see Joshua at his very best! A clever, likable, and entertaining magician. The tricks are good but the lessons he teaches are even better."
- Bill Malone

"In an overflowing sea of magical DVDs, this one stands high above the rest because of its tremendous value, its excellent content and it's just plain fun to watch!"
- Daryl

"I'm very impressed. The tricks and explanations are good, but this DVD shows the off-camera side of Joshua that has not been captured on video before. Better than going to a lecture; it's like spending a couple of days with him. Bravo."
- John Bannon

"Joshua Jay is the complete package: original, skillful, engaging and modest. The anti-Criss Angel!"
- Greg Wilson

"Some people perform magic and some people are magic. Very few people have both of these qualities. Josh is one of them! Brilliant stuff!"
- Wayne Dobson

"Between Owen's hip/crisp production quality and Joshua Jay's absolutely brilliant material...this is one hellava DVD. Get it before I buy all the copies in stock!"
- Richard Sanders

"I hope this will set an example to everyone producing DVDs of what they should be like- strong production, strong content, well thought out, and giving tremendous bang for the buck."
- Tim Trono

"Joshua Jay is one of the very best magicians of his generation and this DVD underlines why... along with why he really shouldn't attempt the English accent!"
- Jon Allen

"I thoroughly enjoyed the DVD - every bit as entertaining as the original Lecture!"
- Ian Kendall

"Joshua's lecture is highly engaging, full of fiendishly clever magic and incredible insight."
- Cameron Francis

"This is a great opportunity to see one of the world's best magic lecturers strut his stuff. Joshua took the UK by storm and luckily, Big Blind Media were there to film the repercussions! "
- Andi Gladwin

"Great material performed by one of the brightest young talents in the world today. Another top notch production from the BBM team."
- George McBride

"I personally thought that the first effect, I Dream Of Mind Reading, was worth the price of the DVD and yet it had only just started!"
- David Penn

"By developing into such a relaxed onscreen personality, Joshua lulls us into easy listening... and easy learning!"
- Stan Allen

"This in no ordinary Magic Video. Of course, it does contain terrific routines that are fully explained to you. But it is so much more than that."
- Richard James, Connoisseur Conjuring

"Just got the DVD and LOVE IT!"
- Steve Haynes

"This new DVD stands out a mile - a great way to learn magic, and not only the method, but magic as a whole. The combination of devastating magic, slick production and information is worth its weight in gold, and means that this DVD leaves other lecture videos in the shade."
- Liam Montier

"The new Joshua Jay DVD is filled with excellent magic taught by one of the premier magicians of our time. A question and answer segment allows Joshua to share some tips and stories that will enlighten and inspire you. If you are looking to add some hard-hitting practical magic to your repertoire, look no further than this well produced and shot DVD."
- Danny Archer