Price$34.95
Media TypeDVD
CategoryClose Up
Date AddedNov 10, 2007
Here I Go Again, Volume 1
Bill Malone
L&L
(Based on 2 reviews)
His first DVD set, "On the Loose," is regarded as one of the finest collections ever released. Once again, from the shuffled mind of Bill Malone, comes more of the most entertaining magic ever caught on DVD. With everything from self-working effects to advanced sleight of hand, this incredibly funny series offers something for everyone.
Here he shares it all - the presentations, the secrets, the tips and touches that come from years of experience, plus discussions on business that will help bring your magic career to a different level! Sit back, relax and get ready to blast off! As Bill says: "Here I go again!"
Autographed Baby Gag! - A great opening for any stand-up act! Bill gives this comedy routine a clever twist!
A Small Card Trick! - A very visual close-up version of the Diminishing Cards!
Marlo's Miracle Ace Cutting! - A sure-fire ending for Ed Marlo's legendary Ace cutting routine.
Jumping, Changing and Vanishing Aces! - Enjoy Bill's version of Larry Jennings' "Slap Aces."
Shuffling Off the Spots! - Bill's "All Backs and Faces" routine, a nice interlude to perform anytime, anywhere, with any deck.
Lightning Fast Triumph! - (Marlo's Simple Triumph) This version of Triumph will take you by surprise!
Rub-a-Dub-Dub / Cups and Balls - (With Special Thanks to Phil Willmarth) Worth the whole price of the set! Jack Bateman's classic Cups and Balls poem with a knock-out finale by Lance Pierce!
Bonus Tricks:
Bill's Trademark Cards from Mouth - At last, Bill reveals the real work on the Cards from Mouth!
Jack In a Box - A quickie using just one card and the card box.
Bill's Tips:
Taking It to the Next Level
Situating Yourself in the Right Place
Secrets to Increase Your Quick Wit Abilities
Running Time Approximately 1hr 39min
Reviews
(Top ▲)
PROS
This series of DVDs is a must have for anyone serious about card magic and entertainment.
Bill Malone is one of the most entertaining card magicians ever.
The card tricks are excellent classic tricks.
CONS
The effects are not new. They are classic old fashion card effects, but performed and explained by a true entertainer.
VERDICT
A great set of DVDs.
This series of DVDs is a must have for anyone serious about card magic and entertainment.
Bill Malone is one of the most entertaining card magicians ever.
The card tricks are excellent classic tricks.
CONS
The effects are not new. They are classic old fashion card effects, but performed and explained by a true entertainer.
VERDICT
A great set of DVDs.
(Top ▲)
Malone admits during his introduction that if you're looking for the latest and newest stuff, you won't find it here, but if you're looking for tweaks, personalization and touches that make routines better, you've come to the right place.
Malone is correct. This DVD contains a 20 minute show that is chock full of witty lines, funny gags, moments of hysteria and plenty of magic. Malone is truly a master at audience management and audience entertainment. It's hard to watch him and not laugh or be amazed or have a good time in some way.
For $35 bucks you basically get a 100-minute DVD with 9 effects/ideas several segments of Malone giving you tips on "Taking It to the Next Level", "Situating Yourself in the Right Place" and "Secrets to Increase Your Quick Wit Abilities."
All of the effects performed and taught are hilarious, magical and pure entertainment. Below is a list of the effects on the DVD. I'll quickly give a short sentence and a 1 to 5 rating:
Autographed Baby Gag - 4 .5
Hilarious gag . . . with a kicker, but needs the type of pre-show work I don't like. However, even with the pre-show work, it's hilarious. This is definitely something I would put in my act, sans the preshow portion.
A Small Card Trick - 4.5
Cute, funny and totally magical
Marlo's Miracle Ace Cutting - 5
One of the Best Marlo effects ever, and Malone delivers it beautifully. I added this to my repertoire after seeing Malone perform it.
Jumping, Changing and Vanishing Aces - 3
Probably my least favorite effect in the set, but it still has some strong magical moments.
Shuffling Off the Spots - 3
All backs . . . not my favorite plot, but man there are some seriously convincing displays in this routine. It really looks like an all backs deck.
Lightning Fast Triumph - 5
This one'll fool you . . . it's a super clever handling of the classic Vernon effect.
Rub-a-Dub-Dub / Cups and Balls - 4
The "routine" was ok, but the kicker ending (which is pretty much what cups and balls are all about these days) was beautiful and magical
Bill's Trademark Cards from Mouth - 5
Duh . . .
Jack In a Box - 3.5
Quickie that's visual and will teach you a really cool move that has many other applications.
The average rating of the tricks alone is a 4.2. Add in the tips from Malone, and the bonus of getting to be truly entertained by watching such a pro in action, and you got yourself a 4.5 star DVD with a Stone rating of GEM!