Magic On Stage DVD Library
For the first time in history, learn the art of stage magic from a Las Vegas headliner ... Jeff McBride!
Jeff McBride, voted "Magician of the Year" by Hollywood's famed Magic Castle and The Academy of Magical Arts is a master of the art of stage magic. Jeff's extensive knowledge of magical techniques and theatrical stagecraft is unsurpassed. Each of the magical effects on these volumes were selected because of their timeless appeal and strong audience impact. You will also learn valuable lessons in stagecraft and showmanship. Now you can learn the secrets of stage magic by a modern master of the art.
Volume 1: The Commando Act
Real Magic for Real World Conditions
Step onstage with Jeff McBride! Learn secret techniques, effects and routines from a Las Vegas headliner. Jeff gives you the information and inspiration you need to take your performance to a higher level of excellence!
Jeff McBride has performed around the world in every conceivable venue. Jeff is one of the most versatile performers of our age, from dazzling Las Vegas showrooms and arena/concert halls to cabarets, discos and surrounded on the street. The Commando Act is a practical, powerful, commercial magic show that can be performed in just about any performing situation. Jeff has honed his Commando Act over the past 20 years. Now he teaches you step-by-step, move for move, his entire real world traveling show and gives you all the techniques and presentation tips so you can adapt this show to your own presentational style.
Welcome to the Series The Commando Act in Performance Flash Silk Production Cane to Ribbon Comedy Cigarette Stretching to Rope The McCut & Restored Rope Routine Ring on Rope Rhapsody Commando Ring Routine (McBride's Linking Ring Routine) (Kabuki Rings) The Immortal Coil Champagne Bottle Surprise How to Use This Video The Magician's Journal The Commando Show in Theory and Practice Setting up a Rehearsal Space Mirror Practice and Video Rehearsal The En-Trance and Opening Effects Explanations of: Flash Silk Production Vanishing Cane to Silk Streamers Cane Tips & Preparation Cane Flourishes The Finer Roll Down the Shoulder Across the Back Inspiration and Motivation The Commando Show Set-Up Comedy Cigarette to Stretching Rope McCut & Restored Rope Scissor Blade Switch The Loop Restore The Panama Rope Trick Finale McBride's Ring on Rope Rhapsody Toss-On! Knot off! Karate Chop The Hunter Bow Knot Bow Knot and Ring Finale Setting Goals The McBride Linking Rings Types of Rings to Use Ring Flourishes The Finger Spin |
The Finger Twirl The Crash Link The Routine, Phase 1 The Silent Link The Changeover The Pull Illusion The Gravity Link The Audience Unlink Pop Off Unlink Up the Arm Another Silent Link Swinging Unlink The Routine Phase 2 Chain of Three Aerial Toss Link Up the Chain The Falling Ring The Routine Phase 3 Ring Figures The Globe The Opening Flower The Stirrup Twisted Flower Four Ring Olympic 6-Ring Chain Finale Jeff's Favorite Magic Books Bonus Ring Moves Spinning Link Finger Twirl McBride's Centrifugal Force Unlink Abatar's Spin-Link Reinhart's Silent Unlink McBride's Spinning Unlink Silent Link Jeff's Ring-Go-Round Tension and Release Dan Harlan's Missing Link Aerial Crash Link Jeff's Tips on Key Rings Thumb-Key Link Jeff on Audience Participation Jeff on Dealing with Difficult Situations Jeff on Staging and Blocking Hat Coil Production Hat Coil Body Load Hat Coil Grand Finale Openers, Middlers, and Closers/ Routining Your Show Rainbow Mouth Coil - Tips and Routining Metal Foil Coil Champagne Bottle Finale Comedy, Drama, Contract and Texture |
Volume 2: Exotic Mysteries
Flash, Color and Spectacle
Step onstage with Jeff McBride! Learn from a Las Vegas headliner how to add artistic effects and unusual routines to your show. Explore this exotic world of mystery as Jeff inspires you with his insight and commentary. Jeff explains not only how each effect is created, but more importantly, why!
Jeff McBride is recognized as a foremost innovator in the art of magic. His unique fusion of martial arts, dance, Kabuki Theater, and stagecraft has inspired thousands of magicians around the world. Now Jeff shares the secrets of his success and creative process with you. Jeff's extensive travels around the world have given him unique insight into the presentation of exotic mysteries for modern-day audiences. Jeff will show you how to add color, flash, and mystery to your magic. Explore this fascinating branch of stage magic and learn the professional secrets of magic that pack small and play big. Jeff not only teaches you how to do each effect, but why-- and looks at the philosophy and psychology of a world-class performer.
Exotic Magic Onstage in Performance Cornucopia of Flowers Production Snowstorm in China The Silk Road The Self-Knotting Silks Silks and Bag Blendo The Giant Blendo Egg on Fan The Chen Lee Water Suspension Magical Discipline Creativity and Play Explanations: Flower Clips, Tips & Tricks Cornucopia of Flowers Production and Technique Flower Loads and Table Steals The Mini-Cone Flower Production Advice on Costumes, Props and Tables Silks Gimmicks, Clips and Holdouts The Basic Silk Roll The Triangle Fold Fingertip Silk Production Silk Popper Production The Pushout Gimmick McBride's Powertool Clips Handling Emergency Situations Onstage The Silk Road Routine |
The Production Tube - Construction and Preparation Loading Technique for Flower, Silk Streamers and Confetti The Color-Changing Streamer Flower Manipulations and Productions Play, Practice, Rehearsal, Performance and Feedback Transcending Technique Bare Hand Silk Productions Palmo Ball Steals and Changeovers Aerial Knot New Vanishing Knot Advice on Practical Tables Snap Knot Self Tying Silks Blendo Rose to Silk Care and Feeding of Your Silks The Egg on Fan Blocking and Prop Management Handling Apparatus Magic Customizing Your Props Showmanship The Chen Lee Water Suspension Snap Silk Production/Diminishing Silks Magic & Music Tips Giant Blendo Snowstorm in China |
Volume 3: Classics of Magic
Timeless Treasures of Magic
Step onstage with Jeff McBride! Learn the essential techniques of stage magic from a modern-day master. Jeff will be your personal guide through the rich history and mystery of the classic art of stage conjuring.
Jeff McBride, voted "Magician of the Year" by Hollywood's famed Magic Castle and The Academy of Magical Arts is a master of the art of stage magic. Jeff's extensive knowledge of magical techniques and theatrical stagecraft is unsurpassed. Enter the world of classic stage magic where you will learn the essential elements of professional performance from one of the world's foremost educators in the art of magic. Each of the magical effects on these volumes were selected because of their timeless appeal and strong audience impact. You will also learn valuable lessons in stagecraft and showmanship by studying these classics. Now you can learn the secrets of stage magic by a modern master of the art.
Dancing Cane Techniques on Threading & Balancing The Basic Dance Turning Around the Body The Kick Start Opener Floating and Twirling Routining Over the Head Finale The Ideal Routine Do One Thing Well The Fountain of Silks Production Construction and Preparation Hat Steal and Routine Fountain of Silks to Giant Blendo The Top Hat Load The Black Art Chair Load The Finale Load Listening to Advice Gloves to Flowers Color Changing Silks Simplicity Zombie Floating Ball Gimmicks, Balls, and Silks |
The Quick Start Opening Floating Techniques The Cradle The Arm Balance Down the Edge Around the Arm Around the Back Around the Neck The Double Spiral Zombie Vanish and Reproduction Image and Success Beginning and Ending Your Routine Bare Hand Floating Ball and Manipulation The Floral Finale for Zombie Making Magic at Home The Twentieth Century Silks Cane to Silk Dare to be Different |
BONUS SECTION:
JEFF McBRIDE LIVE ON STAGE - EXCITING EXCERPTS FROM HIS FULL EVENING STAGE SPECTACULAR!
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