Magic Video - The Al Schneider Technique Vol 2 Close up by L&L Publishing

Unlock the secrets to truly professional close-up magic with 'Magic Video - The Al Schneider Technique Vol 2.' This isn't just a compilation of tricks; it's a foundational course designed to equip you with an entire arsenal of show-stopping routines. Delve into the mind of a legendary magician and learn the nuanced techniques that transform standard effects into breathtaking miracles, earning you a reputation for performing magic that belongs on any stage, from intimate gatherings to the grandest Las Vegas shows.

Masterful Card Miracles

Experience the definitive handling of the 'Ambitious Card,' where a signed selection defies gravity and repeatedly rises to the top of the deck. Al Schneider's expert method elevates this classic to an art form, making a standard effect feel like a genuine miracle. Complement this with the incredibly clean 'Card to Card Case,' a perfect finale that leaves spectators astounded by its simplicity and impact. Witness coins vanishing and reappearing under crossed cards with 'Crossed Cards,' an effect so visually striking, audiences often describe it as beautiful and perplexing.

Coin Magic Mastery

Volume 2 dedicates significant attention to the intricate beauty of coin magic. Explore 'Dynamic Coin,' a multifaceted interlude where a half-dollar disappears, reappears, and even penetrates your hand, delivering a packed sequence of magic with just one coin. Dazzle with 'Tri Vanish,' making three coins disappear only to shockingly reappear at your elbows - a routine guaranteed to elicit gasps and demand an encore. Perform 'Coins Across' slowly and deliberately, watching as three coins invisibly travel from one hand to the other, even under intense scrutiny, knocking their socks off. And delve into 'Matrix,' the iconic routine that solidified Al Schneider's legend. Learn his original, unparalleled version where four coins magically gather under four playing cards, an effect so profound it often fools even seasoned magicians who haven't seen his unique approach.

Everyday Object Wonders & Professional Routines

Beyond cards and coins, this volume teaches you to create magic with common items. With 'Off,' a finger ring is threaded onto a rope multiple times, only to come off with a mere tap - a truly deceptive illusion that will have spectators questioning everything. Discover 'Sly Napkins,' the ultimate impromptu routine where torn napkin pieces magically jump, vanish, and reappear, perfect for any casual setting. Transform blank pieces of paper into real currency with the deceptive 'Himber Wallet Routine,' a surprisingly easy yet powerful money-making illusion. Each routine is taught with Al Schneider's meticulous attention to detail, focusing not just on 'what' to do, but 'how' to perform it with maximum impact and deception. Learn 'One Half Gone,' a slow, convincing escape of a half-dollar from a coin box, with a surprise ending your audience won't forget. Finally, mystify with 'Hugs and Kisses,' where three large silver coins with 'X's and three copper coins with 'O's mysteriously change places, showcasing elegant transposition. This digital download provides a wealth of powerful and accessible material, allowing you to build a repertoire of professional-grade illusions that will leave a lasting impression on every audience.

Original Specs

More than just a collection of tricks, the material demonstrated and taught in the second volume of Al Schneider's landmark video series could easily form the backbone of an entire close-up act! Master any of these magical showpieces and you'll quickly earn a reputation for performing professional-caliber magic like one would expect to see in Las Vegas. This is truly powerful material!

CONTENTS INCLUDE:

AMBITIOUS CARD - A selected, signed card is returned to the deck four times yet continually rises to the top. This classic of magic is enhanced by Al Schneider's handling of the basic move that makes this effect work, turning a standard card effect into a miracle.

CARD TO CARD CASE - A great closer for the Ambitious Card routine. Very simple, yet very convincing!

DYNAMIC COIN - A coin interlude in which a coin disappears, reappears, penetrates the back of the performer's hand and much more. Lots of magic - and all you need is a half-dollar!

TRI VANISH - Three coins disappear only to quickly appear at the ends of your elbows. If you learn it and perform it just once, your audience's response will convince you to use it in every show.

COINS ACROSS - Though all eyes are glued to your every move, three coins magically travel from one hand to another. It's done slowly and deliberately - and it'll knock their socks off!

OFF - A finger ring is threaded onto a length of rope three times yet comes off with just a simple tap on the hand. A spectator who watched Al perform this ten times in one evening finally asked, "Where do you hide the other ring?"

CROSSED CARDS - Coins seem to melt away to nothing and appear under cards crossed on the table. Spectators are often heard to say, "That's beautiful!"

SLY NAPKINS - The perfect impromptu routine. A small bar napkin is torn into two pieces and each piece is rolled into a ball. The small balls magically jump from one hand to another, vanish and reappear. It's an any time, any place effect that's loads of fun.

HIMBER WALLET ROUTINE - Several blank pieces of paper are magically turned into real twenty-dollar bills! Several principles have been combined to make this a very deceptive routine for a common prop, plus - it's easy to do!

ONE HALF GONE - In a very slow and convincing way, the performer sandwiches a half-dollar between four copper coins and puts everything into a coin box. However, the silver coin manages to escape, despite the very fair conditions. Easy to do - and you'll love the surprise ending!

HUGS AND KISSES - Three large silver coins with "X's" cut into them and three copper coins with "O's" change places in a very mysterious way.

MATRIX - This is the trick that made Al Schneider a legend. Four coins, placed under four playing cards, magically gather together. Though it's one of the most imitated tricks in the history of magic, Al's original version is still the best and chances are, you'll almost certainly fool magicians who haven't seen it.