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Date AddedOct 21, 2014
At the Table Live Lecture - Chris Korn 11/12/2014 - video DOWNLOAD
Korn, Chris
Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.
(Based on 2 reviews)
What makes Chris a pro? He has performed for audiences in over 20 different countries around the world, and over 100 cities across the US of A. He also had his own TV special on A&E titled, Mondo Magic, where he entertained over 74 million viewers worldwide.
From playing cards, to coins, to whatever Chris touches...he plans on bringing a lecture that appeals to magicians of any skill level. No matter if you are brand new to magic or a seasoned pro, there will literally be something to take away from this lecture.
Chris Korn's AT THE TABLE Live Lecture will be a different experience, as he will touch on effects that he has never lectured about, as well as cover effects that you may have already seen, but with extra handling ideas and tips from one of the most talented sleight-of-hand magicians in the world.
Chris is truly one of the most influential and creative powers within the magic community. So if you are looking to learn from a polished, experienced and true working pro, then tune in to Chris Korn's AT THE TABLE LIVE LECTURE.
Reviews
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This was a pretty good lecture but there was something about it that just seemed to make it lag. The information was still good, but I was not incredibly entertained by this lecture.
There was some very good ideas presented on here and Chris does a very good job of teaching things. You will find mostly coin magic on here and few other effects with sundry items.
For me, the highlight of sorts of this particular lecture was the thoughts and ideas that Chris had for the David Roth 'Coin Flurry'. Personally I have never been a fan of the 'Coin Flurry' and in fact, one might say I just hate it for a number of reasons. Chris is probably the first or second person I have ever seen that actually give a genuine motivation to/reason for the 'Coin Flurry'. He tells a story and it is one that most people born before the year 2000 can connect with. Just great thinking here.
Because I occasionally use the set myself, I also enjoyed his idea for the 'Triple Threat' coin (a.k.a. the Triple Nesting Coin). More than anything, it is not something you see a lot of performers using, let alone explaining an effect to use it for. In this case it is a very clean (read: clean-looking) version of the 'Coins Across' plot, but it will not be for everyone.
There are a few clips of Chris performing some of the effects for a real spectator/participant in a live setting, which are shown throughout the lecture to illustrate certain points that Chris makes throughout. I believe it was Gregory Wilson that first did this for the At the Table lectures and it is a very good idea - they can not only illustrate certain points but also, critique their own performances and say what they could/should have done differently at various points.
Chris also talks at length about his creative process and doing work for television and creating acts for competitions - at least his experiences with doing so.
If you like coins, this will be a good lecture for you to get a few fresh ideas from. If you are not a coin person, I would suggest looking into getting a different lecture from this one.
There was some very good ideas presented on here and Chris does a very good job of teaching things. You will find mostly coin magic on here and few other effects with sundry items.
For me, the highlight of sorts of this particular lecture was the thoughts and ideas that Chris had for the David Roth 'Coin Flurry'. Personally I have never been a fan of the 'Coin Flurry' and in fact, one might say I just hate it for a number of reasons. Chris is probably the first or second person I have ever seen that actually give a genuine motivation to/reason for the 'Coin Flurry'. He tells a story and it is one that most people born before the year 2000 can connect with. Just great thinking here.
Because I occasionally use the set myself, I also enjoyed his idea for the 'Triple Threat' coin (a.k.a. the Triple Nesting Coin). More than anything, it is not something you see a lot of performers using, let alone explaining an effect to use it for. In this case it is a very clean (read: clean-looking) version of the 'Coins Across' plot, but it will not be for everyone.
There are a few clips of Chris performing some of the effects for a real spectator/participant in a live setting, which are shown throughout the lecture to illustrate certain points that Chris makes throughout. I believe it was Gregory Wilson that first did this for the At the Table lectures and it is a very good idea - they can not only illustrate certain points but also, critique their own performances and say what they could/should have done differently at various points.
Chris also talks at length about his creative process and doing work for television and creating acts for competitions - at least his experiences with doing so.
If you like coins, this will be a good lecture for you to get a few fresh ideas from. If you are not a coin person, I would suggest looking into getting a different lecture from this one.
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Before this lecture I was familiar with some Chris Korn’s television work as well as a few things that he has created with coins. He is a laid back cool guy, I think of him as a type of mix between Hugh Laurie and Owen Wilson. The majority of the lecture focused on coins with some other random items.
Fire Ball: The magician offers a participant a shot of whatever they would like. They name their poison. The magician then lights a piece of paper and in a blaze of fire a small bottle appears with whatever type of drink that they chose. This is a fun quick trick that I can see working at a club or bar. You will probably need a jacket for this unless you’d like to change his handling.
3 Coin Vanish: 3 coins vanish in slow motion and they reappear. This is a funky visual routine with a handful of surprising moments for magicians and laymen. It is of medium difficulty, most will be able to do it with a few weeks practice. You don not need a table but will need a common coin gaff.
Jam on Sleeving: Chris covers a few ways to practice sleeving and teaches various ways to use sleeving while performing. This is, as Chris would say “the real work on sleeving”. There are some great tips here.
Coin Flury: This is similar in method to David Roth’s flurry but he talks about phones as he justifies every move of his. Finally instead of a jumbo coin he produces his cellphone. This is a great modern coin routine that is highly motivated. I love his motivation here and his idea to replace the jumbo coin with a phone, it is much less “magicy” now and a bit more “street”.
3 Fly: Chris Korn has his roots back with the likes of Troy Hosier and Chris Kenner. Korn’s take on Kenner’s classic is very pretty and eliminates an awkward move used in the original handling. 3 coins held at the fingertips visually disappear and reappear in the other hand. The presentation looks very similar to Kenner’s original but with the addition of a unique coin gaff you can now clean it up so it is even more deceptive.
Hot Summer Night: This is an idea for a card revelation using condensation from a glass of water. I can see it being a very strong revelation but it is not performed because it requires a “Hot Summer Night” to work. This could work well at a bar or resteraunt where you have a moment alone at a table to set things up.
The Story of FISM: Chris takes a break for a minute and tells his hilarious experience at FISM. There’s no magic explained here, just a good story with a little bit of potty humor.
Television Magic: Here Chris talks about his various experiences on television. He gives some great insight as to what to look for when performing for a network and explains what you might want to do to maintain your credibility.
Impromptu Cups and Balls: Chris’ ideas on the cups and balls. Using objects from around the house Chris shows how he puts together a powerful piece of magic at a moments notice. I do like his sequence here and how he gets his final loads but I am not a fan of his choice of props. Of course you are not limited to the types of cups and balls that he uses.
So that’s it. If you like gaffed coin magic or bar magic you may enjoy some of this lecture. If you enjoy being able to throw together some killer magic at a moments notice then you may also like this lecture. I enjoyed it all around. If you dislike coins I would probably steer clear and check out another product.
Fire Ball: The magician offers a participant a shot of whatever they would like. They name their poison. The magician then lights a piece of paper and in a blaze of fire a small bottle appears with whatever type of drink that they chose. This is a fun quick trick that I can see working at a club or bar. You will probably need a jacket for this unless you’d like to change his handling.
3 Coin Vanish: 3 coins vanish in slow motion and they reappear. This is a funky visual routine with a handful of surprising moments for magicians and laymen. It is of medium difficulty, most will be able to do it with a few weeks practice. You don not need a table but will need a common coin gaff.
Jam on Sleeving: Chris covers a few ways to practice sleeving and teaches various ways to use sleeving while performing. This is, as Chris would say “the real work on sleeving”. There are some great tips here.
Coin Flury: This is similar in method to David Roth’s flurry but he talks about phones as he justifies every move of his. Finally instead of a jumbo coin he produces his cellphone. This is a great modern coin routine that is highly motivated. I love his motivation here and his idea to replace the jumbo coin with a phone, it is much less “magicy” now and a bit more “street”.
3 Fly: Chris Korn has his roots back with the likes of Troy Hosier and Chris Kenner. Korn’s take on Kenner’s classic is very pretty and eliminates an awkward move used in the original handling. 3 coins held at the fingertips visually disappear and reappear in the other hand. The presentation looks very similar to Kenner’s original but with the addition of a unique coin gaff you can now clean it up so it is even more deceptive.
Hot Summer Night: This is an idea for a card revelation using condensation from a glass of water. I can see it being a very strong revelation but it is not performed because it requires a “Hot Summer Night” to work. This could work well at a bar or resteraunt where you have a moment alone at a table to set things up.
The Story of FISM: Chris takes a break for a minute and tells his hilarious experience at FISM. There’s no magic explained here, just a good story with a little bit of potty humor.
Television Magic: Here Chris talks about his various experiences on television. He gives some great insight as to what to look for when performing for a network and explains what you might want to do to maintain your credibility.
Impromptu Cups and Balls: Chris’ ideas on the cups and balls. Using objects from around the house Chris shows how he puts together a powerful piece of magic at a moments notice. I do like his sequence here and how he gets his final loads but I am not a fan of his choice of props. Of course you are not limited to the types of cups and balls that he uses.
So that’s it. If you like gaffed coin magic or bar magic you may enjoy some of this lecture. If you enjoy being able to throw together some killer magic at a moments notice then you may also like this lecture. I enjoyed it all around. If you dislike coins I would probably steer clear and check out another product.