John Carney – The Master Sessions(1-4)
The Master Sessions: Disc 1 – Winter
Here's what's you'll get on the First Disc:
Exchanged, Expanded and Extracted
John's amazing routine with a copper and silver coin and a handkerchief. It's a complete sequence of magic, inspired by Carlyle, L'Homme Masque, Robert-Houdin and Dai Vernon, and an amazing demonstration of powerful close-up magic.
Is That a Real Mouse?
John's finish for the routine is a practical utility item that he's used for years to surprise audiences. He tells you how to make it, and how to use it.
Coins in the Mist
John's pure sleight two-coin vanish, in which the coins are invisibly "hung" in the air on imaginary hooks. Inspired by Ramsay, it's a masterpiece of coin handling.
Off Ring
John's impromptu version of the Ring off the Wand (using a borrowed ring and a borrowed straw). He explains all the touches that make this a memorable, astonishing piece of magic.
Current Classic
John's Sponge Ball Routine. If you've ever performed with sponge balls, you'll be amazed by his insights and efficient, magical routine. It's not like any sponge ball routine you've ever seen. After years of experience with this routine, John gives you all the tips about managing the spectator to get the perfect effect, and avoid common mishaps.
Versa Vice
An incredible card transposition using John's Versa Switch. He explains the move and details just how it's used in this four-card transposition. It'll become one of your favorites.
Finally, John talks a little bit about learning magic from DVDs and from books, offering professional suggestions about where to look for inspirations and how to develop your own routines.
It's over 80 minutes of material, fantastic magic that you'll use.
The Master Sessions: Disc 2 – Spring
Here's what's you'll get on the Second Disc:
Four Gone
John explains his unique approach to the problems of making four cards disappear. He gives you all the background, moves and insights about the audience you need to perfect this close-up miracle.
Four Gone Extra Tips:
John explains how the addition of a prop increases the possibilities of Four Gone even further.
Carneydo: Karate Coin
A powerful yet practical piece of coin magic that can be performed anywhere, updating an old idea that deserves to be reconsidered.
Ambitious Aces
One of John’s favorite card effects, he explains and demonstrates all the touches and details that he’s refined over years of performing. As well as showing the mechanics of the Versa Switch and Top Change, he also explains his thoughts on misdirection.
Matchless
John presents a complete routine, honed to perfection, which appears to be an impromptu version of the card in matchbox. Ideal for table-hopping in restaurants, it’s practical and surprising.
Slow-Mo Coins
A collection of coin vanishes, based on classics such as Leipzig’s Slow Motion Coin Vanish, Leipzig’s Right There and John Cornelius’ Coin Vanish. John shares tips he learned from masters like Dai Vernon, explaining every variation and move he’s developed to avoid flashing, so that you too can make coins melt into thin air.
To complete this DVD of more than one hour of solid, practical material, John shares his thoughts about practice and rehearsal. He explains how he approaches different types of preparation, offering some useful suggestions on how to focus your rehearsal to make it really pay off.
The Master Sessions: Disc 3 – Summer
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included