Bill Malone "On the Loose" Vol. 2
I was looking for a standup bill in lemon routine, so I turned to this DVD. I was not disappointed. First and foremost, Bill Malone entertains, and the key difference is presentation. This is evident on the spectator cuts to the aces effect, which is interactive and involves several spectators.
"Counterfeit Money," the bill in lemon routine kills, and includes a bill switch and a production of the lemon. I was thinking this routine could be combined with the John Cornelius bill switch routine and/or the Tim Ellis bill in lemon routine for a longer, blockbuster routine.
"Think, Touch, Turn" is a twisting the aces routine. Although I don't particularly care for the routine's presentation (i.e. If you can catch me, I'll find your card.), Bill gets a lot of laughs and entertainment out of it. I would use this routine, which involves a selected card and the aces, as a "callback." In other words, a signed card from a previous trick unexpectedly shows up at the climax. This is not only unexpected, but lends continuity to a performance.
"Favorite Opener" There is some overlap between this DVD and the Steven's Restaurant Magic video. "Think, Touch, Turn" and this effect are on both. The routine plays very strongly on the Steven's tape, and Bill swears by it. If you consider where Bill is, and what he has accomplished in his life through magic, I listen up when he tells me this trick has got him more work than anything else.
"Matrix Presentation" I love coins, and quite frankly I was surprised by how deceptive and magical this routine is, with all due creduit going to Al Schneider. Furthermore, Bill has a laugh-getting presentation with this routine. How many people get laughs with a matrix routine? On top of it all, the routine is squeaky clean: 4 coins, 4 cards, no gimmicks.
"End of Story" Bill has a very magical ending for Gemini Twins. Even if you don't do his ending, Gemini Twins is a solid routine worth adding to your repertoire.
Bill also provides tips on the business side of magic during several interludes. These are worthwhile.
If you get this DVD as I did, directly from L and L, you get a free DVD of a David Roth lecture. (Review to follow.) This is a very tempting offer, indeed.
"Counterfeit Money," the bill in lemon routine kills, and includes a bill switch and a production of the lemon. I was thinking this routine could be combined with the John Cornelius bill switch routine and/or the Tim Ellis bill in lemon routine for a longer, blockbuster routine.
"Think, Touch, Turn" is a twisting the aces routine. Although I don't particularly care for the routine's presentation (i.e. If you can catch me, I'll find your card.), Bill gets a lot of laughs and entertainment out of it. I would use this routine, which involves a selected card and the aces, as a "callback." In other words, a signed card from a previous trick unexpectedly shows up at the climax. This is not only unexpected, but lends continuity to a performance.
"Favorite Opener" There is some overlap between this DVD and the Steven's Restaurant Magic video. "Think, Touch, Turn" and this effect are on both. The routine plays very strongly on the Steven's tape, and Bill swears by it. If you consider where Bill is, and what he has accomplished in his life through magic, I listen up when he tells me this trick has got him more work than anything else.
"Matrix Presentation" I love coins, and quite frankly I was surprised by how deceptive and magical this routine is, with all due creduit going to Al Schneider. Furthermore, Bill has a laugh-getting presentation with this routine. How many people get laughs with a matrix routine? On top of it all, the routine is squeaky clean: 4 coins, 4 cards, no gimmicks.
"End of Story" Bill has a very magical ending for Gemini Twins. Even if you don't do his ending, Gemini Twins is a solid routine worth adding to your repertoire.
Bill also provides tips on the business side of magic during several interludes. These are worthwhile.
If you get this DVD as I did, directly from L and L, you get a free DVD of a David Roth lecture. (Review to follow.) This is a very tempting offer, indeed.
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