Magic Video - Worlds Greatest Magic - Silk Magic 1 (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unveiling the Art of Silk Magic
Delve into the captivating world of silk magic, a timeless art form that has enchanted audiences for centuries. While handkerchiefs have been a staple in magicians' repertoires since the 1500s, it was the mid-1800s that marked the emergence of silk handkerchiefs as a dedicated magical apparatus. The legendary Robert-Houdin pioneered their use for a vanishing handkerchief routine, a feat that also coincided with his groundbreaking invention of the first pull. Over time, masters like de Kolta further developed intricate silk routines, cementing their place as a cherished element in conjurors' acts and creating a legacy of beautiful, visually stunning illusions.
Mastering Iconic Silk Routines
This exclusive digital download, 'Magic Video - Worlds Greatest Magic - Silk Magic 1', offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn a diverse array of clever and magical techniques using silk handkerchiefs. Whether you're a seasoned performer or an aspiring illusionist, these routines provide a classic foundation for any repertoire. Witness and learn from some of the greatest minds in magic as they demonstrate their signature effects, each designed to amaze and delight. You'll gain insights into the subtleties and presentations that elevate a simple silk into a profound mystery.
Featured Performers & Effects:
- Spectral Silk by Daryl: Watch Daryl's uncanny handkerchief not only trap spectral entities but also mysteriously locate selected playing cards, an effect sure to leave audiences bewildered.
- Color Changing Silk by Fielding West: Enjoy Fielding West's hilarious and visually stunning take on the classic color-changing silk routine.
- 3D Photograph by Henry Evans: Experience the impossible as Henry Evans produces a real silk handkerchief from within a mere photograph.
- Coins Through Silk by Michael Ammar: Learn Michael Ammar's renowned signature effect, where silver dollars impossibly pass through a sheer scarf.
- The Berg Knot by Dai Vernon: Discover a masterclass in utility with Dai Vernon's demonstration of a supremely deceptive false knot.
- Ring on Silk by Paul Wilson: Marvel as Paul Wilson makes a solid metal ring instantly and visibly jump onto a silk handkerchief with breathtaking precision.
- Silken Dream by Dan Harlan: Be inspired by Dan Harlan's beautiful and fluid silk production interlude, a moment of pure visual poetry.
- Jumping Knot by Petrick and Mia: Witness the magic of Petrick and Mia as a knot magically leaps from one sheer silk handkerchief to another.
Embrace the enchanting, beautiful, and incredibly versatile world of silk magic. Add these timeless effects to your repertoire and command the attention and wonder of any audience you perform for.
Original Specs
Handkerchiefs have been a part of the magician's arsenal at least since the 1500s but it wasn't until the mid-1800s that handkerchiefs made of silk made their appearance as magical apparatus. The first recorded use of silk handkerchiefs in the literature of magic was by none other than Robert-Houdin for a vanishing handkerchief routine (which also coincided with his invention of the first pull.) The first full routine using silks was performed by de Kolta and written up in Professor Hoffman's Later Magic in 1903. At that point, tricks and routines using silks became a very common part of conjurors' acts.
On this DVD, you'll see a variety of clever and magical ways to use silk handkerchiefs. Daryl leads off with a handkerchief that has an uncanny ability to not only trap ghosts but also find selected playing cards. Then, Fielding West performs his very funny version of the classic Color Changing Silk while Henry Evans produces a real silk handkerchief from a photograph. Michael Ammar performs and teaches his signature effect of silver dollars passing through a sheer scarf while Dai Vernon demonstrates a great utility false knot. Then, Paul Wilson makes a solid metal ring instantly and visibly jump onto a silk handkerchief while Dan Harlan shows off a beautiful silk production interlude. Finally, Petrick and Mia cause a knot to magically jump from one sheer silk to another.
Silk magic is enchanting, beautiful and, as proven by the performers on this DVD, extremely versatile. Learn any of these effects and you'll have a classic piece of magic in your repertoire that will amaze and delight any audience.
Spectral Silk - Daryl
Color Changing Silk - Fielding West
3D Photograph - Henry Evans
Coins Through Silk - Michael Ammar
The Berg Knot - Dai Vernon
Ring on Silk - Paul Wilson
Silken Dream - Dan Harlan
Jumping Knot - Petrick and Mia
