Price$34.99
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedJul 09, 2014
The Heinous Collection Vol.3
Hein, Karl
Koppertop Entertainment Inc
(Based on 2 reviews)
- Bill Malone
"I love this DVD! I remember the first time you FRIED me with Grandmother's BLT over 10 years ago and I have been doing it ever since. Breaking the Second Rule is simply brilliant and such a practical way to switch a deck. I'm going to start working on Sublime as I just started doing my multiple selection routine again...I LOVE 'the moment' where the knife comes out of the box! Also, I REALLY like your 'thoughts' on the psychotic prediction...this is something that I WILL start doing immediately..."
- Cody Fisher
"Karl Hein's diverse collection of material was really inspiring. Personal favorites include his sandwich-kickback routine (Grandmother's B.L.T.), all his work on false shuffles, and his terrific ending to multiple selection (Sublime)."
- Joshua Jay
THE HEINOUS COLLECTION VOLUME 3
This DVD contains several of Karl Hein's signature multiple selection effects with a few bonuses thrown in. These multiple selection routines involve 3-4 spectator's at a time in an engaging and fun way. All of them have multiple moments of magic for a layered effect that will leave a lasting impression on your audiences.
1. Grandmother's BLT - A 3 phase sandwich effect with an unexpected ending that will give even the most experienced magician "that moment".
2. Collecting Camaro - A combination of the "Collectors" and "Triumph" effects that is a great follow-up to any 4 Ace routine.
3. Breaking the 2nd Rule - A repeat card under the box routine with 3 spectators that is a great lesson in misdirection and routining.
4. Sublime - Karl's favorite ending to any multiple selection routine that is a reputation maker. Includes all the tips that make it practical to do.
5. Hat Trick - The performer uses his hat or a borrowed hat to find 3 selections and produce a bottle of your choosing.
Bonus Effect: Psychotic Prediction - This is the routine that Karl didn't want to give away. 3 or 4 named cards appear in an impossible location.
Bonus Effect: Sponge Ball Prediction - A really great way to end just about any sponge ball routine!
Reviews
(Top ▲)
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Karl Hein: The Heinous Collection Review
Volume 3
One DVD, five "regular" effects, two "bonus" effects, 68 minutes and $35 bucks. Is it gem or is it rubble? Stay tuned to find out.
Effect/Method
With this DVD you'll learn five effects. All of them are practical and relatively easy in method. They are all very doable and legitimate methods. They clearly come from the repertoire of a working professional — Karl Hein. Grandmother's B.L.T. is an ending to a sandwich effect. Though he teaches his sandwich routine, the real purpose of this is to learn the ending. This is the kind of ending that will nail your magician buddies as well as your lay audience folk.
With Collecting Camaro, you're learning a routine that streamlines and combines a four Ace production with Triumph and a collectors effect. The method is direct and simple to do. Breaking the 2nd Rule is a clever and simple method of being super far ahead of your audience with a 3 phase card under box routine. Sublime is an ending for a multiple selection routine. He does it in the context of a three card selection.
The last "regular" effect, Hat Trick, is a three card selection effect where the cards each appear in his hat ending with a production of a water bottle (or whatever) from his hat.
The two bonus effects are Psychotic Prediction and Sponge Ball Prediction. The former is any three named cards to sealed envelope in wallet, and the latter is a way to cause the spectator to "choose" how many sponge balls will end up in their hand.
All of the "regular" effects are done with 3 (ish) cards selected. The ad copy refers to this DVD as a collection of multiple selection routines. However, don't be mislead by that. This is not the typical ten-cards-are-selected kind of routine. It feels more like a-couple-people-take-a-card. These are simple methods that you'll, likely, be able to learn quickly.
Ad Copy Integrity
The ad copy is totally accurate and legitimate. The end.
Product Quality
Well shot, lit, mic'd, etc. Easy to navigate. Everything is taught extremely well in great detail. Everything you need to know to learn these effects is taught well, and you'll easily be able to learn it.
Final Thoughts
If you even remotely like the sound of any of these effects, this one's a no brainer. Get it.
Final Verdict:
5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!
(Top ▲)
Following the release of “Heinstein’s Dream” and “Catch-Up,” Karl Hein has now released a 3 DVD set on his card work. The set covers a range of material, including a number of new ideas, as well as handlings of some classic effects. The DVD’s also include live performances of every routine for real world audiences, allowing the viewer to see genuine reactions and how the handlings are adjusted for the spectators.
Volume 3 is filled with routines for several spectators. This includes a version of collectors, card under box, a fun kicker for a sandwich routine, how to produce multiple selections from a hat, an approach to producing multiple thought of cards, plus Mr. Hein’s handling of “card in lime.” The disc ends with an interesting idea for how to end a standard sponge ball routine. This was my favorite of the discs, with highlights being his sandwich kicker, his approach to producing cards and loads from a hat, and his extensive work and thinking with both the multiple selection routine and “card in lime.” Mr. Hein’s approach to card in lime as the finale to his multiple selection routine, done while strolling, is as practical as this effect can be, and is clearly based on years of experience.
Both the instruction and production are top notch and continue with the excellent standards set in Mr. Hein’s other recent releases. He uses close-up and over the shoulder shots, as well as freeze framing, for the instruction of the sleights, then switches to a wider shot when teaching the routines. It’s the sign of a thoughtful, deliberate teacher, committed to quality and excellent instruction.
These discs are clearly direct from the repertoire of a working pro. While not all the effects may suit your style, there are some that surely will, and others offer ideas worth applying to other effects. The level of detail, work and thought found in the explanations demonstrate how much effort Mr. Hein puts in to his work, as well as how carefully he thinks about teaching his effects. If you are looking for practical, real world material that has a strong impact, are interested in learning some great false shuffles and cuts, or want a little of both, this DVD set has much to offer.
Volume 3 is filled with routines for several spectators. This includes a version of collectors, card under box, a fun kicker for a sandwich routine, how to produce multiple selections from a hat, an approach to producing multiple thought of cards, plus Mr. Hein’s handling of “card in lime.” The disc ends with an interesting idea for how to end a standard sponge ball routine. This was my favorite of the discs, with highlights being his sandwich kicker, his approach to producing cards and loads from a hat, and his extensive work and thinking with both the multiple selection routine and “card in lime.” Mr. Hein’s approach to card in lime as the finale to his multiple selection routine, done while strolling, is as practical as this effect can be, and is clearly based on years of experience.
Both the instruction and production are top notch and continue with the excellent standards set in Mr. Hein’s other recent releases. He uses close-up and over the shoulder shots, as well as freeze framing, for the instruction of the sleights, then switches to a wider shot when teaching the routines. It’s the sign of a thoughtful, deliberate teacher, committed to quality and excellent instruction.
These discs are clearly direct from the repertoire of a working pro. While not all the effects may suit your style, there are some that surely will, and others offer ideas worth applying to other effects. The level of detail, work and thought found in the explanations demonstrate how much effort Mr. Hein puts in to his work, as well as how carefully he thinks about teaching his effects. If you are looking for practical, real world material that has a strong impact, are interested in learning some great false shuffles and cuts, or want a little of both, this DVD set has much to offer.