Magic Video - The Al Schneider Technique Vol 4:Stand-up Magic

Unlock the secrets of captivating stand-up magic with 'The Al Schneider Technique Vol 4: Stand-up Magic.' While renowned for his close-up mastery, Al Schneider is an equally accomplished stand-up performer, and in this essential digital download, he shares his meticulously crafted 15-minute act, complete and ready for you to perform. Add your dedicated practice, and you'll possess a powerful, versatile show perfect for any event or occasion.

Master Iconic Routines

This volume dives deep into several classic routines, each presented with Schneider's signature clarity and practical approach:

• LINKING RINGS: Discover a superb five-ring routine, ideal as a dynamic opener or a strong closer for any stand-up performance. It's direct, impactful, and timeless.
• ROPE: Learn a warm and engaging knot routine where knots appear and vanish with surprising speed. This is fundamental for any aspiring rope magician.
• GOLF BALLS: Experience a complete, self-contained act starting with a ball's production from a silk, followed by multiple appearances and disappearances. The grand finale features the last ball transforming into a giant golf ball in your bare hands. Remarkably, this routine is performed entirely pocket-based, eliminating the need for a table.
• COIN TRAY ROUTINE: Witness a stunning routine utilizing a simple, often overlooked prop – a coin tray. Spectators count coins, which then vanish one by one from a handkerchief, only to reappear mysteriously in their own hands. The interaction and impossibility are truly memorable.
• FUSION: Watch as four single ropes are counted and then, with a snap, visibly merge into one long length. This easy-to-do routine is perfect for surrounded performances and allows for immediate examination by the audience.
• ZOMBIE: Explore the routine that inspired Tommy Wonder's famous work. Schneider's version brings the ball to life, seemingly teasing the performer. It's performable surrounded, even close-up, and requires virtually no setup – just pick it up and go! This routine is designed to win over even the toughest crowds.

Elevate Your Performance

Al Schneider's practical instruction ensures that each routine is not only learnable but also adaptable to various performing environments. From openers to closers, and routines that require no tables, this digital download provides the tools you need to build a compelling and memorable stand-up act. Enhance your repertoire, refine your stage presence, and captivate audiences with the proven techniques of a true magic legend.

Original Specs

Though he is known for his legendary close-up magic, Al Schneider is also an accomplished stand-up performer and on this volume, he performs and teaches a 15-minute act that's all packaged and ready to do. Add some practice and you'll have a powerful show for any occasion.

LINKING RINGS - A classic five-ring routine that's a great opener for any stand-up act (though it's strong enough to be your closer!). Simple and direct.
ROPE - A knot routine that's warm and engaging. Knots appear suddenly and disappear just as suddenly! You must know how to do this to have any respect as a rope magician!
GOLF BALLS - A complete act in itself! A ball is produced from a silk scarf, and then three more appear and then disappear. As a finale, the last ball changes into a giant golf ball in the performer's bare hands. What's more, this routine is performed entirely out of the pockets - no need for a table!
COIN TRAY ROUTINE - A stunning routine with a well-known yet little-used prop - a simple coin tray. The spectator counts some coins and holds them tightly. The spectator gives the performer three coins. Each coin is placed singly into a handkerchief and then vanished. The spectator even touches the last coin while in the hank just before it vanishes. The three coins are found back in her hands.
FUSION- Four single ropes are counted and with a snap, visibly become one length of rope. This is easy to do yet can be done completely surrounded. What's more, the rope can be passed out for examination immediately.
ZOMBIE - This is the routine that inspired Tommy Wonder's work on this classic of magic. In the Schneider version, the ball seems to come to life and pick on the performer. This version can be done surrounded and even close-up! And, there's virtually no set up - just pick up the ball and go! It's a routine designed to win over even the toughest audiences!