Magic Video - World's Greatest Magic - Ambitious Classic (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unveil the Legend: The Ambitious Classic
Step into the secret world of card magic with 'Magic Video - World's Greatest Magic - Ambitious Classic.' This digital download brings to life a legendary card routine, once circulated exclusively among the cardmen cognoscenti, now accessible to you. The 'Ambitious Classic' is renowned for its deceptive simplicity and astonishing impact. Imagine a small packet of cards—perhaps an Ace through Five—each magically rising to the top, one by one. The climax is truly breathtaking: the last remaining card isn't what it seems, transforming into something entirely different, leaving spectators gasping in delight.
Master the Classic: Five Unique Approaches
This exclusive video download presents five master card magicians, each offering their distinct interpretation of this modern classic. Witness Larry Jennings, whose foundational routine has inspired countless variations. James Swain follows with his ingenious take on Jennings' work, culminating in an eye-popping surprise. Derek Dingle injects humor, transforming the routine into a captivating experiment in spectator perception. Michael Ammar meticulously dissects the routine to its core, including a crucial 'Super Practice Session' designed to simplify every move. Finally, Bruce Cervon shares his four-card version, where the magic unfolds under the most transparent and fair circumstances, heightening its impossibility.
Why the Ambitious Classic?
Larry Jennings himself considered the 'Ambitious Classic' one of the most entertaining routines he ever performed for lay audiences. It was his ultimate 'go-to' trick whenever he was asked to do a card trick. By learning any of the versions presented here, you'll equip yourself with an 'any-deck miracle' that you can perform anytime, anywhere. This routine isn't just a trick; it's a reputation-maker, ensuring you'll always have an astonishing piece of magic ready to astound and entertain.
What's Included & Running Time
Your digital download features approximately 53 minutes of expert instruction, covering: Ambitious Classic - Larry Jennings, The Ambitious Classic Revisited - James Swain, Too Many Cards - Derek Dingle, Ambitious Classic - Michael Ammar, and A Matter of Psychology - Bruce Cervon. Each segment provides invaluable insights and techniques to master this timeless routine.
Original Specs
A small packet Ambitious Card routine circulated in the underground among the cardmen cognoscenti before it finally saw print and was dubbed the Ambitious Classic. The plot is simple enough: several cards, usually and Ace through Five, each rise to the top of the small packet one at a time until there's only one card left, which is usually discovered to have magically changed into a completely different card, much to the delight of spectators.
On this video, you'll find five master card magicians each with their own interpretation of this modern classic of card magic Fittingly, Larry Jennings leads off with his routine which has served as the jumping-off point for many variations that have followed. James Swain is next with his interpretation of the Jennings routine but adding an eye-popping climax. Derek Dingle turns the routine into a humorous experiment in spectator perception while Michael Ammar boils the routine down to its most basic components, complete with a Super Practice Session to make all of the moves that much easier to learn. Finally, Bruce Cervon adds his four-card version where it seems all of the magic is happening under the most fair of circumstances.
Larry Jennings felt that the Ambitious Classic was one of the most entertaining routines that he performed for laymen. It was his "go-to" routine when someone asked him to do a card trick. Learn any of the versions of this marvelous card trick presented here and you'll always have an any-deck miracle at the ready.
- Ambitious Classic - Larry Jennings
- The Ambitious Classic Revisited - James Swain
- Too Many Cards - Derek Dingle
- Ambitious Classic - Michael Ammar
- A Matter of Psychology - Bruce Cervon
Running Time Approximately: 53mins
