Magician's Secrets

Returning to practicing magic after many years, I happened to have selected this video in my effort to recreate my magic library. I was pleasantly surprised at Mr. Lindan's presentations on this DVD to the point of purchasing additional copies to help others in their pursuit to learn illusion magic.Having used my magic as an "ice breaker" and "attention-getter" as a classroom teacher, I greatly admire and appreciate Mr. Lindan's teaching approach and motives to use magic, in like manner, in the cold-hearted business world as a means to an end of getting his message across, by entertaining.By appearance, Mr. Lindan presents himself as a normally dressed businessman rather than wearing any top hat and cape, giving a clean-cut, 1950's image. His magic routines are presented in an orderly, easy to understand presentation form with a directory that separates each illusion's effect from its explanation, so the viewer can witness or show the tricks Mr. Lindan performs individually, and access each explanation in a separate viewing.Another plus about this DVD is that the tricks Mr. Lindan demonstrates have obviously been selected to give new performers, or even experienced ones, quality magic tricks that will capture the interest of most any spectator. His magic routines are above the quality found in any beginning magic kit, which I applaud.I have a fondness for Mr. Lindan's style as I believe he gave a lot of thought into organizing the content of this DVD so that it would be favorable for any age audience, especially the young beginner. I have later learned, from further reading, that Mr. Lindan uses magic to teach the importance of good appearance qualities and character in the corporate world , which are often missing in today's culture, yet reminiscent of earlier decades.To me, this DVD will remain a classic as Mr. Lindan's performances demonstrate his "class" , not just as a performer, but in character. I have since visited his website at "anthonylindan.com" to discover more about his image and character, as I would encourage everyone else to do.If you want to learn some solid magic routines to start out, share with a beginning magician, or get back into magic, I would encourage you to keep a copy or two of this DVD in your library.I wish to add my thanks to Mr. Lindan and his production staff for this contribution to the world of magic and for trying to enhance our cultural and business standards.

Tricks are simple but lots of card tricks, only a few others. Not exactly captivating (although my 7-year-old grandson watched the whole thing). Teaching goes by too fast to follow along. The film is one guy, one assistant, a table with a cloth on it. That's it. Oh yeah, a deck of cards and a coin. Same shot every frame. On the other hand, these are not very complicated tricks and the instructions are straightforward.

a good beginning dvd for magic. learn basic magic and entertain your kids, grand kids and friends.

Low quality