Magic Video - The Cone & Ball by Rick Holcombe (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Uncover the Secrets of a Timeless Classic
Step into the world of legendary magic with Rick Holcombe's exclusive video tutorial on 'The Cone & Ball' routine. This digital download offers a comprehensive, in-depth look at Holcombe's unique handling of the routine made famous by the incomparable Dai Vernon. Prepare to captivate your audiences as you learn the nuances and secrets behind this classic piece of close-up magic. Please note: This purchase is for the video tutorial only; no physical props are included, allowing you to use your existing cone and ball set or acquire one separately.
A Journey of Astonishing Transformations
Rick Holcombe guides you through a mesmerizing sequence where a small white ball embarks on an incredible journey. Witness and master the art of its mysterious appearances, impossible disappearances, baffling penetrations through solid objects, sudden transportations from one place to another, and a stunning, visual color change – all orchestrated with a simple leather cone and an elegant silk handkerchief. Holcombe's refined approach brings a fresh perspective to this beloved effect, ensuring your performance is both magical and truly memorable for everyone who witnesses it.
Mastery, Flexibility, and Enduring Impact
One of the significant advantages of this tutorial is its universal applicability. While Rick Holcombe showcases his routine with beautiful, handmade props from Ignacio Lopez in Argentina, the core mechanics and subtle finesses taught are designed to work seamlessly with any standard cone and ball set. This means you can immediately apply the learned techniques using the equipment you already possess, without needing specific, expensive custom props. Holcombe's clear, concise, and expert instruction breaks down each phase, making complex sleights accessible and easy to learn, regardless of your current experience level. By investing in this tutorial, you're not just learning a trick; you're gaining a powerful, time-tested routine that commands attention, enhances your sleight-of-hand skills, and connects you to a rich lineage of magical performance. Elevate your close-up magic repertoire with a routine that will stand the test of time.
Original Specs
This is a video tutorial only. No props are included.
This is my handiling the of classic "Cone & Ball" routine made famous by Dai Vernon.
I use hand made props from my friend Ignacio Lopez in Argentina, but the routine will work with any cone and ball set.
A small white ball goes on an interesting journey of appearances, disappearances, penetrations, transportations, and color changes in this elegant routine with a leather cone and silk handkerchief.
