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Metal Bending

Various

L&L Publishing

(Based on 1 review)
In the world of prestidigitation, there are magic tricks . . . and then there's metal bending. Ever since Uri Geller set the imagination of the world on fire by bending silverware with seemingly nothing more than just his mind power, people have been fascinated by this arcane ability. On this DVD, you'll learn all of the necessary techniques and important subtleties you'll need to be a world-class metal bender from two of the world's most acclaimed experts. Spoons, forks, keys - even nails and railroad spikes - seem to turn to putty in the hands of Richard Osterlind and Banachek and on this volume, they hold nothing back as they demonstrate and teach every vital element. Each effect is taught in minute detail with able assistance from Jim Sisti and Scott Wells.Imagine - no gimmicks or gadgets; just you, a piece of silverware, and a soon-to-be amazed spectator. Learn to bend metal . . . and you'll also be bending minds!

RICHARD OSTERLIND
Spoon Bending, Spoon Bend, Cutlery Spray, Spoon & Key Bending, Multiple Key Bending, Spike Bending

BANACHEK
Silverware Bend, Bag Method, Spoon Bending, Key Bends 1, 2 & 3, Nail Bends 1, 2 & 3

Reviews

Jeff Sherwood

Mar 12, 2013

This dvd is top notch when it comes to metal bending in magic. Most of the effects are very strong and look extremely convincing (watch the demo trailer). I especially liked (former fellow "Nutmegger") Richard Osterlind's techniques with "Spoon Bend" and "Cutlery Spray". Very strong and extremely visual.
I have only been using metal bending in my mentalism presentation for the past few years but this material will definately kick it up a notch or two! While practicing in the mirror I actually fooled myself!
Banachek's routines with the exception of his key and nail bending can be found on a previous release called "Psychokinetic Silverware" with his pal Gerry. This too is very strong, visual material.
The key bending by both artists was very good (if that is your forte). It is not personally my cup o' tea but the presentations by these very skilled men is visual and sneaky to boot!
Osterlind's "Spike Bending", as simple in performance as it was to construct, fooled me.
I didn't go with five stars on this dvd because I found that the nail bending was somewhat weak and wasn't really very practical. Still...a great job from these two very talented artists.
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