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by **Mandrake** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:44 pm

Well know for the fastest Metamorphisis in history (plus Charlotte's scanty attire!), the Pendragons have released 3 DVDs of their routines, interviews and explanations. Alakazam have them, and a link to a promo vid which is well worth seeing:

The Magic of the Pendragons
by Charlotte and Jonathan Pendragon and L&L Publishing

Stage illusionists historically have been extremely secretive about their craft. Not just about the secrets to the illusions themselves-the mechanics are just a small part-but about the real secrets of what turns a stage illusion into a breathtaking moment of pure magic.

Now, for the first time ever on video, Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, the "First Couple" of magic and perhaps the greatest exponents of grand illusion ever to grace a stage, lift away the veil and show you the real secrets of stage illusion -the insider information that could only be gained by performing in over 50 countries for the last quarter of a century.

VOLUME #1

THE HINDU BASKET
Introduction
History & Concepts
Why Not To Use Fire
Sword Choice And Safety
Basic Swordsmanship
The Foulard
How To Get Into The Basket
Placing The Swords In The Basket

COLOR OF EMOTION
Introduction and Concepts
Materials, Preparation and Presentation

THE SHADOW BOX
The Work

CLEARLY IMPOSSIBLE
History and Discussion

BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 1)

When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers." - David Copperfield

VOLUME #2

METAMORPHOSIS
History
Trunk Props
Foulard
Trunk
Costume Change
In And Out Of Bag
Trunk Switch
Hourglass
Split Foulard
Safety

BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 2)

VOLUME #3

THE LINKING RINGS
The Linking Rings Explanation
The Linking Rings Timing And Safety

SANDS OF EGYPT
Sands Of Egypt Explanation

THE KELLAR ROPE TIE
The Kellar Rope Tie Explanation

HEAD TWISTER
Demonstration And Explanation

THE WORLD'S GREATEST FEET OF MAGIC
Performance And Explanation

BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 3)

VOLUME #4

THE BROOM SUSPENSION
(SWORD SUSPENSION)
History
Harness Explanation
Demonstration
The Hoop

LEVITATION
360 Degree Levitation Discussion
360 Degree Levitation Demonstration
360 Degree Levitation Hoop Passes

THE IMPALEMENT
Advice
Description
Demonstration

THE ELECTION
Introduction And History
Blammo And Explanation
Leg Drop Switch

INTERLUDE
Interlude History

Sadly some of those illusions have been exposed by the Masked Eejit but at a penny under £25 for each 2 hour DVD, I think these may very well go on my wish list!

by **Jean Eugene Roberts** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:31 pm

Holy F**k there is a god! I saw metamorphosis when I was browsing youtube 12 hours ago and prayed PRAYED I would one day find out how it was done.
This is it I'm no longer atheist I have proof there is a god and its the Pendragon's.
Is this available now? Is there a link?

by **Mandrake** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:38 pm

The link is embedded into the Alakazam e-mail news letter, I tried extracting it but no success - it's a Murphy's Magic Demo but you might get the link via the Alakazam website. I believe they're on sale now - other distributors may have them at some point - if there are any left for Blackpool I can see them selling very swiftly!

I suppose it was inevitable that J and C would pass on the nitty gritty at some point, since his accident a year or so ago Jonathon said it took a lot of effort to get back to performance level, they both move so fast it must be exhausting and, let's face it, we're all getting a little older each day and there's a limit as to how long anyone can perform to such a level of excellence.

The Head Twister illusion is super and the gizmo is about half the size of the one exposed by the Masked Magician recently - the Pendragon version is far more convincing!

by **Jean Eugene Roberts** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:09 pm

Brought it! Who needs to eat anyway.

by **Mandrake** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:33 pm

I just heard on the grapevine that WorldMagicShop are stocking these as well. I'm trying hard to resist but failing ........

by **Mandrake** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:31 pm

Jean Eugene Roberts wrote:Who needs to eat anyway.

Just look on it as encompassing a new, healthy and more spacial type of diet.

Costas at WorldMagic says he hasn't had time to put these on the website yet but he has stock - that's TM, always ahead of the game :wink:

!

by **Beardy** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:30 pm

I really want these, but know ill never perform big stage illusions...

£25 just for viewing pleasure?

ahhhhhhh!

by **Mandrake** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 3:17 pm

(Go on, you knows you wants 'em.....that little button there marked 'Submit' is the one you want, submit also means give in to temptation so go do it!)

by **John McDonald** » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:06 pm

Jean Eugene Roberts wrote:I saw metamorphosis when I was browsing youtube 12 hours ago and prayed PRAYED I would one day find out how it was done.

It's done through transcendental meditation.
:wink:

by **SimonChatfield** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:14 pm

Just seen the Pendragons on America's got Talent. Not a bad effect and went down well with the crowd. Jonathan even showed his arrow wound ala Jaws LOL

"During a fall at his home in late September 2006, one of the arrows from Jonathan's archery collection pierced his liver, his stomach, and his heart. It happened while rehearsing a dangerous trick for his upcoming show involving a compound bow and arrow. He has since made a full recovery"

The Hoff loved them..

by **Reverend Tristan** » Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:53 pm

I saw them on americas got talent a few weeks ago, no one else in the room knew who they were. I was shocked to see them on it. When the Hoff said you're going to vegas I nearly spat my drink out. It's not the first time they've been there is it :wink:

by **Mandrake** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:55 am

My Wife met the Hoff in our local Tesco yesterday - honest!

by **daleshrimpton** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:58 am

SimonChatfield wrote:Just seen the Pendragons on America's got Talent. Not a bad effect and went down well with the crowd. Jonathan even showed his arrow wound ala Jaws LOL

"During a fall at his home in late September 2006, one of the arrows from Jonathan's archery collection pierced his liver, his stomach, and his heart. It happened while rehearsing a dangerous trick for his upcoming show involving a compound bow and arrow. He has since made a full recovery"

The Hoff loved them..

well, thats the way that television wanted the public to hear about the accident.

the true version is actually very different.

by **SimonChatfield** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:44 pm

well, thats the way that television wanted the public to hear about the accident.

the true version is actually very different.

Intriguing Dale, thats from Wikipedia, the home of real facts NOT! LOL

Jonathan was rescued by his dog licking him apparently :S
http://www.wayodd.com/magician-saved-by ... es/v/5589/

by **daleshrimpton** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:45 pm

my information came from the horses wifes mouth.

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