The Treachery of Tricks
Menotti, Francis
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(Based on 4 reviews)
Show:
This 35 minute performance includes many signature presentations that have never appeared anywhere else. While some of the effects are taught in the tutorial section, this is much more than just a series of tricks; it is a full experience, included to demonstrate how to create a memorable show.
Audio Commentary:
Francis reveals the nuances and motivation of his show.
Interviews:
Menotti shares his thinking on magic theory- call backs, foreshadowing, theatrical anchor points, scripting, & character development.
Taught Tricks:
effects with unique presentations that Menotti uses in his professional working repertoire.
- vivid- the audience accurately "predicts" the type of coin and its date
- wyrd- turn predictions on their head, anytime, anywhere
- pieces of nothing- a completely new premise for coin magic
- two sides of every coin- a quirky 3 coin routine for any situation
- imaginary coins- a clean 3 coin vanish with devious new moves
- sync- cards find their mates, in increasingly more amazing way
- Kevin James
"Francis always has the knack to twist my brain... A pure joy to any creative lover of our Art."
- Gaetan Bloom
"Francis Menotti is the rare performer that knows exactly who he is, and every moment on stage reflects this knowledge... This video is a true treasure."
- Todd Robbins
Running Time Approximately: 171min