Illusionism: prepare
to amaze
45 minutes / 2011
Rating: 7/10
Harris III is a Christian illusionist who thinks half the
fun in doing magic is being up front that he’s tricking us – he’s an honest trickster. And he’s also a
generous one: in this DVD he gives away the secret behind five of his
illusions.
- Two card tricks
- A gravity-defying bit that has a ring travel up an elastic band
- A mind reading display
- And one where dollar bills mysteriously flip themselves over
Each one is simple enough for a ten-year-old
to perform but mystifying enough to trick a close-watching 40-something year
old (who isn’t above making use of the rewind and slow motion features on his
DVD player).
So first we get to see the trick,
and then he goes through how to do it step by step, including tips on getting
your patter right – the way a magician talks is as important as what he does
with his hands. To perform them, all that’s needed are a few common enough
items: a deck of cards, a few dollar bills, a box of crayons, and an elastic
band. Oh, and a bottle of rubber glue. Then it’s all about practice – lots of practice!
This could make a fun gift for any
outgoing child who likes to perform, or maybe a kid who likes to think through
and figure out puzzles. You can find it at Harrisiii.com.
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