Magic Video - World's Greatest Magic - The Secrets of Packet Tricks Vol 2 (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive into the captivating world of packet tricks with 'World's Greatest Magic - The Secrets of Packet Tricks Vol 2.' Often underestimated, these small-packet card effects can be more astonishing and impactful than tricks performed with an entire deck. Far from being a modern invention, the art of packet magic has a rich history dating back to the late 1800s, gaining immense popularity among 'packeteers' in the mid-20th century. This digital download empowers you to wield the incredible power of a few cards, transforming them into unforgettable moments of magic. Learn from the masters and add truly mind-bending routines to your close-up repertoire.
Unveiling Volume 2's Astounding Effects
Prepare to witness and learn from some of magic's most legendary performers. Daryl kicks off the volume with a classic Sam Schwartz routine where four blue-backed Kings mysteriously turn face up one by one, then change to red backs, culminating in a jaw-dropping mirrored back finale. Michael Ammar shares a clever guessing game where cards magically flip face up behind your back, revealing big, bold markings for an unexpected twist. Experience Paul Wilson's charmingly risqué, yet magical, story using four Jacks and two Queens. Discover John Mendoza's ability to transform three blank cards into three selected cards right before your eyes. Michael Ammar returns to demonstrate another stunning transformation, turning four blank cards into a perfect four-of-a-kind, one card at a time. Witness Larry Jennings as he causes the Aces to impossibly turn face up, one by one. Finally, Darwin Ortiz concludes this volume with a whirlwind of magic: the Two of Hearts repeatedly rises to the top, only for the packet to suddenly change into the Ten of Spades, and then, for an ultimate climax, into the four Kings!
Why Master Packet Tricks?
Packet tricks offer unparalleled versatility and impact for any close-up magician. Requiring only a handful of cards, they are perfect for impromptu performances, walk-around magic, or structured shows where space is limited. The focus on a small number of cards often allows for cleaner, more visual, and seemingly impossible effects that leave audiences utterly baffled. This volume provides the wisdom and techniques needed to execute these routines flawlessly, enabling you to create powerful magical experiences with minimal props. Don't underestimate the potential; a skilled packeteer can often outshine a full-deck performance.Embrace the legacy and future of close-up card magic. Download 'The Secrets of Packet Tricks Vol 2' today and unlock a treasure trove of impossible card effects that will amaze and entertain any audience.
Original Specs
It seems to be commonly believed that the genre of card magic known as packet tricks - that is, card tricks that use a small number of cards rather than the entire deck - are a relatively recent invention in the history of conjuring but this is not the case. While it's true that packet tricks became insanely popular in the magic community of the 1960s and 70s (Jon Racherbaumer even coined the word "packeteer" to describe magicians who specialized in these types of tricks), effects with a small number of cards date back to the late 1800s. Though many use the term "packet trick" disparagingly, the truth is that, if well-conceived and performed, they can often be more astounding than effects performed with an entire deck of cards. Don't underestimate the power of the packet! Armed with just a small bunch of cards and the wisdom gleaned from the masters on this DVD, you'll be a "packeteer" in no time!
On Volume 2, you'll meet a number of magicians performing and explaining small-packet card magic that any close-up performer would be proud to add to their repertoire. Daryl starts off with a Sam Schwartz classic where four blue-backed Kings turn face up one at a time and are then shown to have red backs. For the stunning finale, the Kings have mirrored backs! Then, Michael Ammar demonstrates a game with four cards where the object is to guess which card has been turned face up behind the performer's back. One at a time, the cards magically turn face up and then, for a big finish, the cards are turned over to show that they're marked with big, bold letters! Paul Wilson uses four Jacks and two Queens to relate an amusingly risqué but magical story while John Mendoza demonstrates the ability of three blank cards to change into three selected cards. Michael Ammar turns four blank cards into a four-of-a-kind one card at a time while Larry Jennings causes the Aces to turn face up magically one at a time in an impossible fashion. Finally, Darwin Ortiz rounds out this volume with a whirlwind of magic which begins with the Two of Hearts constantly rising to the top of a four-card packet. However, just when the audience thinks that the performer merely has four identical cards, they're shown to now be all the Ten of Spades. For a finale, the cards are displayed one last time and are now the four Kings!
