Magic Video - Michael Skinner's Professional Clos-Up Magic (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlocking the Secrets of a Close-Up Master
Step into the world of one of magic's true legends with 'Magic Video - Michael Skinner's Professional Close-Up Magic.' Michael Skinner was widely revered as one of the finest close-up magicians globally, celebrated for his unparalleled repertoire's sheer size and versatility. This digital download series offers an exclusive glimpse into his genius, featuring detailed performances and explanations of many of his most iconic routines.
A Repertoire Forged in Las Vegas
These aren't just tricks; these are the meticulously crafted routines that Michael Skinner perfected and performed nightly to astound and entertain patrons at the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas. As the resident magician for over two decades, Skinner's work was a masterclass in construction and choreography. His obsessive attention to detail and superb routining transformed nearly every effect he presented into a genuine showstopper. This collection provides access to the very magic that built his sterling reputation, designed to inspire and equip you to achieve professional-level performance.
Comprehensive Instruction Across Multiple Volumes
Each volume of this incredible series dives deep into a selection of Skinner's best. From classic coin and card manipulations like 'Four Copper & Silver Across' and 'Slow-Motion Aces' to unique wonders such as 'Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper' and 'The Vanishing Matches,' you'll learn effects that are not only baffling but also highly commercial. Beyond the routines themselves, you'll gain mastery over the critical techniques that underpin them. Discover the nuances of moves like the Side Steal Color Change, Piet Fortons's Pop-Up Move, Thumb Palm, Pop Double Lift, Bounce Pass, Vernon's Diagonal Palm Shift, and countless others. Each technique is broken down with clarity, ensuring you acquire the foundational skills needed to perform with confidence and finesse.
Elevate Your Craft
Whether you aspire to perform professionally or simply wish to enhance your personal repertoire with truly exceptional magic, this digital download is an indispensable resource. Skinner's routines are designed not just to entertain, but to build your reputation as a magician. By studying the work of a master who entertained high-paying audiences for decades, you'll uncover the secrets to constructing powerful, memorable magic. Add any of these routines to your working repertoire, and you'll be proud to present magic that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Original Specs
Michael Skinner was one of the best close-up magicians in the world and his professional repertoire was considered the largest and most versatile in the business. This DVD series features performances and explanations to many of his best routines.
These are the routines Michael Skinner used to fool and entertain the patrons of the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas where he was the resident magician for more than twenty years. You will not find better-constructed and choreographed magic anywhere. Michael's attention to detail and superb routining made just about every effect he performed a showstopper. These commercial and reputation-making effects will inspire you to become a professional. You will be proud to add any of these routines to your working repertoire.
VOLUME ONE
Routines performed and explained:
- Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper
- Four Copper & Silver Across
- A Coin Entrapped
- Demi-Tass
- Slow-Motion Aces
- Marlo-Vernon-Andrus
- Lucky Seven
- Up The Ladder Aces
- Woodfield Torn & Restored Card
- Furota's Ace Production
You'll also learn the techniques and everything else you'll need to perform each effect: Side Steal Color Change, Piet Fortons's Pop-Up Move, False Count, Invisible Transfer, Spectator Peek, Peek Force, One-Hand Stud Production, Fancy Production, Hofzinser Snap Change and much more.
VOLUME TWO
Routines performed and explained:
- The Vanishing Matches
- Slow-Motion Coin Vanish
- Little Pennies
- Dropping The Aces
- Perceptive Deception
- Stabbed In The Pack
- Gold Medal
You will also learn the techniques, including the Thumb Palm, Top Card Turnover, Secret Transfer, Pop Double Lift, Mechanical Reverse, Christ Twist, Slip Shuffle, One-Hand Bottom, Unit Control and much more.
VOLUME THREE
Routines performed and explained:
- Flying Eagles
- The Ball Vase
- Royal Flush Propelled Lapping
- Open Prediction
- Cards Across
- Push-Through Failure
- Seconds, Thirds, Fourths & Fifths
- Tabled Ambitious
- All The Non-Conformists
- The Mona Lisa Card Trick
You'll also learn all the techniques, including the Bounce Pass, Propelled Lapping, Multiple Top Palm, Action Palm, Vernon's Diagonal Palm Shift, Palm To Palm Transfer, Drop-Cut Force and much more.
VOLUME FOUR
Routines performed and explained:
- Telltale Aces
- The Card Tunnel
- Cannibal Cards
- Devilish Miracle
- Child's Color-Change Routine
- Aces?
- Three Different Ways
- Direct Backs & Faces
Plus all the techniques you'll need to know like the Peek Force, ATFUS, Christ Alignment Move, Top Change, Braue Reversal, Ascanio Spread, Carlyle Turnover and much more.
