Price$150.00
Media TypeDVD
CategoryGeneral
Date AddedJun 11, 2014
Bravura
Daniels, Paul
Essential Magic Collection
(Based on 2 reviews)
Paul Daniels is one of the world's leading magicians. A star of stage and television. Now he reveals his professional act in a DVD set that will be a landmark in magic publishing history. This is essential viewing for anyone wanting to become a professional magician. All the details are here, including his famous Electric Chairs. This is the expert's guide on creating a working act and how to have a career in magic and succeed.
DISC 1
PROFESSIONAL ACT
SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE AT CASINO ESTORIL (PORTUGAL)
DISC 2
THE ACT EXPLAINED
INCLUDES CHOP CUP, ELECTRIC CHAIRS, EGG, LEMON & WALNUT, ETC..
DISC 3
CARD FORCING
IMPROMPTU WORK
BACK UP TRICKS
SHUFFLE ROUTINE
DISC 4
VENUE, PREPARATION, SHAPES, APPLAUSE, ETC..
MAKING EFFECTS FUNNY
THE BUSINESS
ENGLISH DVD BOX SET SUBTITLED IN 4 LANGUAGES:
ENGLISH, FRAN
Reviews
(Top ▲)
Overview
Paul Daniels is a modern legend in out art. The EMC 4 DVD set is an incredible tribute to Mr. Daniels now that is is gone. The DVD are extremely well-organized and give incredible insight into the man behind the giant that he was and in memory still is.On the first DVD, Daniels performs his show on stage in Portugal. He does an incredible chop cup routine, a rope trick, a card in wallet routine and various other very strong routines that he has hones over his lifetime. As with every DVD, there is an interview with Daniels, which to me, was invaluable. I love getting to know the magician and not just learning his tricks and secrets. He details his career and his journey and it is fascinating. I feel that I know him after watching all the interviews (which includes an interview with his wife).
In the second DVD, Daniels teaches how he sets up his show, his case and table and teaches us the minute details of every one of his routines and cautions us on what works and what doesn't. It's fantastic.
In the third DVD, Daniels teaches his take on the classic force and discusses and teaches some table-top impromptu magic as well as additional tricks that he did not perform in his stage show such as cards across, Chinese sticks, linking rings and others. Every second you are leaning from a master!
In the final DVD you learn the "real secrets" in which Daniels discusses the aspects of performing from some many different angles and it is all invaluable.
Effect
Daniels teaches a lifetime of effects on 4 DVD's. Perhaps what is the best lesson learned is how to present the effects and how you make it work with your audience.Method
The method here, to Daniel's success is hard work, practice, focus, and refining his craft. There is no one method to speak of because you learn so much and so many different tricks.Product Quality
Like the EMC projects, this is done in the highest quality from the packaging to the production and editing to the cinematography. It is the gold standard for epic magic productions.Ad Copy Integrity
Right on it tells the story. Here it is below:PAUL DANIELS REVEALS THE ACT THAT MADE HIM A STAR
Paul Daniels is one of the world's leading magicians. A star of stage and television. Now he reveals his professional act in a DVD set that will be a landmark in magic publishing history. This is essential viewing for anyone wanting to become a professional magician. All the details are here, including his famous Electric Chairs. This is the expert's guide on creating a working act and how to have a career in magic and succeed.
DISC 1
PROFESSIONAL ACT
SPECIAL LIVE PERFORMANCE AT CASINO ESTORIL (PORTUGAL)
DISC 2
THE ACT EXPLAINED
INCLUDES CHOP CUP, ELECTRIC CHAIRS, EGG, LEMON & WALNUT, ETC..
DISC 3
CARD FORCING
IMPROMPTU WORK
BACK UP TRICKS
SHUFFLE ROUTINE
DISC 4
VENUE, PREPARATION, SHAPES, APPLAUSE, ETC..
MAKING EFFECTS FUNNY
THE BUSINESS
ENGLISH DVD BOX SET SUBTITLED IN 4 LANGUAGES:
ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, ESPAÑOL and JAPANESE
Total running time: 10h07m
WHAT THE GREATEST ARE SAYING...
"How many Magicians do you know who can walk into a theater with just a small briefcase and perform an hour long show for a thousand people, and absolutely ROCK THE PLACE? When I say "ROCK THE PLACE", I am talking about a performance that the audience will be talking about for years to come. Amazing magic, hysterical comedy, improvisation, charm, wit, style... these are all elements used in such a performance. How many Magicians can you name? I can think of very, very few names. I can count them on my fingers. It is a short list, and PAUL DANIELS is the first name on the list!
PAUL DANIELS is a rock star of magic! He has spent his life perfecting his craft. He has entertained millions of people around the world, both on TV and in person. And now he is sharing his knowledge with the magic fraternity. He is teaching his "A" materiel and more importantly, teaching the thinking behind this materiel. Every magician who wants to be successful should listen carefully to what he has to say."
- LANCE BURTON
"Paul Daniels is a living legend of magic. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience that can now be yours. Paul personally helped me learn the skills I needed to be a better performer. Listen, watch and learn from this master of our art.
- JEFF MCBRIDE
"The Paul Daniels one cup/ball routine is a my ideal of the perfect piece of magic. I worship at the altar of Paul Daniels."
- TELLER
Final Thoughts
Such a wonderful learning experience!(Top ▲)
Just as in North America, the UK has had its own succession of “TV magic stars.” We remember watching names like Mark Wilson, Doug Henning, David Copperfield, Penn & Teller, David Blaine and Criss Angel. The UK has Derren Brown, Barry & Stuart, Wayne Dobson and, of course, Paul Daniels.
I can’t imagine what it’s like to produce the amount of material it takes to put on a regular TV show (or even a series of specials). It takes me months just to get one piece good enough to show, even to friends and mentors.
“Flight Time,” as Penn Jillette calls it, is what makes a great performer. Behind all of the made-for-TV effects, each of these people has a core set of routines that have been honed over years of constant work.
That’s what you’re getting with Bravura: Paul Daniels’s “workers.” As with all professional routines, what makes them great is the performance, not the method (actually, this can be said about all magic, in my opinion).
Disc 1 contains a full show. Notice how little of it is Paul doing “the trick.” It’s everything that surrounds the magic that makes him a great performer.
Disc 2 contains the explanations and commentary. Again, forget the methods. They’re solid, but you don’t buy this product for the methods. Listen to the why of everything he’s doing.
Disc 3 contains Paul’s thoughts and work on “the basics,” including card forcing, impromptu magic and his “Backup Tricks.” Keep in mind that while they may be “backups,” each one is a fully developed routine that you could drop right into your show.
Disc 4 contains the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s full of tips, advice and theory on everything that makes a great performer, from taking applause to adding humor to operating your business. This disc, alone, is worth the price of the whole set.
As usual, each disc contains a series of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. In addition, you receive an insert with instructions on how to receive even more material from the EMC folks.
This is definitely a “must own” product for every magician!
I can’t imagine what it’s like to produce the amount of material it takes to put on a regular TV show (or even a series of specials). It takes me months just to get one piece good enough to show, even to friends and mentors.
“Flight Time,” as Penn Jillette calls it, is what makes a great performer. Behind all of the made-for-TV effects, each of these people has a core set of routines that have been honed over years of constant work.
That’s what you’re getting with Bravura: Paul Daniels’s “workers.” As with all professional routines, what makes them great is the performance, not the method (actually, this can be said about all magic, in my opinion).
Disc 1 contains a full show. Notice how little of it is Paul doing “the trick.” It’s everything that surrounds the magic that makes him a great performer.
Disc 2 contains the explanations and commentary. Again, forget the methods. They’re solid, but you don’t buy this product for the methods. Listen to the why of everything he’s doing.
Disc 3 contains Paul’s thoughts and work on “the basics,” including card forcing, impromptu magic and his “Backup Tricks.” Keep in mind that while they may be “backups,” each one is a fully developed routine that you could drop right into your show.
Disc 4 contains the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It’s full of tips, advice and theory on everything that makes a great performer, from taking applause to adding humor to operating your business. This disc, alone, is worth the price of the whole set.
As usual, each disc contains a series of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. In addition, you receive an insert with instructions on how to receive even more material from the EMC folks.
This is definitely a “must own” product for every magician!