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Postby seige » Mar 10th, '04, 11:36

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Ooooppss... I think what I meant was, that £35 for 3 DVDs full of cool stuff, with just 1 trick out of umpteen, was a little over-priced.

But, I've had a think, and I think what MIGHT work using the 'method' is forget envelopes and simply use something more appealing to children... i.e. remove the psychological aspects from the trick and make it fun...

For example, why not have small boxes, gift wrapped... every time the kid picks a box, there's a 'treat' inside... the final box could contain an 'old smelly sock' or something.

Although I think this has now run off-thread, it is an inspiration that most magical concepts are quite versatile.

Although, to get back ON thread, I would stand by my original point and say that no, as far as the DVD in it's current form stands, I would say that there is nothing which would directly be relevant to a kid's show.

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Postby magicdiscoman » Mar 10th, '04, 14:46

cheers siege the box routine sound cool, but i wont be putting the dvd on my wanted list, never mind.

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Postby Part-Timer » Mar 10th, '04, 18:53

Sorry, I wasn't trying to argue with you, seige. My point was merely that, with a bit (or a lot) of adaptation, you could rework a bit of Andy's stuff to be suitable for a younger audience.

However, I really don't think it would be amazingly good for children and there are probably many effects that they would enjoy more.

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Postby seige » Mar 10th, '04, 20:36

Part-Timer wrote:Sorry, I wasn't trying to argue with you, seige. My point was merely that, with a bit (or a lot) of adaptation, you could rework a bit of Andy's stuff to be suitable for a younger audience.

However, I really don't think it would be amazingly good for children and there are probably many effects that they would enjoy more.


Yeah, but thanks for getting me thinking... :)

PS, I don't do arguments - but I like to see a conversation being objective! Otherwise, without our different views, everything would stagnate and stay the same!

Cheers, matey!

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Postby Replicant » Jul 18th, '07, 18:18

So, over three years on, is this DVD set proving as inspirational as it was when you first reviewed it?

I've just ordered this from Alakazam (pay day today!) so I'm looking forward to spending an entertaining evening in front of the TV with Mr. Nyman, very soon. Who knows, the wife may even join me!

I was going to purchase Diceman and The Hidden separately, but their combined cost is almost as much as these DVDs, so I decided the DVDs were a better purchase. At least until next pay day....

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Postby Piers » Jul 19th, '07, 11:56

Not sure what 'nice review' refers to?

Any way, I also bought the DVD's recently. Some criticise the delivery but I found it a slick package. The actual effects were fine, but what I really enjoyed was seeing another person's presention style. And I quite liked the tacky CD player too!

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Postby magical lady » Jul 21st, '07, 14:28

I purchased this set from Andy himself at The London Mentalist Meeting and am looking forward to enjoying viewing it this weekend.

I will certainly post my comments once I have done so.

Bicycle808 - Andy very kindly demonstrated Diceman for me - a very nifty effect! :D

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Postby kitaristi0 » Sep 3rd, '07, 10:00

Are the effects on the DVD more suited for stage performers or would the casual hobbyist or walk-around performer benefit from them as well?

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Postby dat8962 » Sep 3rd, '07, 16:07

I think that you would get far more from the material on this DVD if you are a stage performer but it may give you ideas and inspiration for strolling mentalism.

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Postby JamesJoystick » Jun 26th, '08, 12:49

Love the DVD, but must say that it's so odd to watch this chap as he is like Derren Brown and Ricky Gervais had mated. And not in a bad way!

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Postby A J Irving » Sep 10th, '09, 13:33

Just had an email from Alakazam saying that this will be re-released very soon. It looks like Xmas has come early this year.

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Postby daleshrimpton » Sep 10th, '09, 14:07

JamesJoystick wrote:Love the DVD, but must say that it's so odd to watch this chap as he is like Derren Brown and Ricky Gervais had mated. And not in a bad way!

Ah, in real life he is a very sweet and caring man.

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Postby Replicant » Sep 10th, '09, 14:35

A J Irving wrote:Just had an email from Alakazam saying that this will be re-released very soon. It looks like Xmas has come early this year.

:D :D


Indeed. Digitally remastered in a collector's edition box set, including the necessary cards for Nyman's The Hidden effect. Nice.

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Postby Mr_Grue » Sep 10th, '09, 14:48

Wished it was Dead of Night deck this came with. I'd gladly upgrade then.

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