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Mark James - Supercharged Classics Set 2

Released by RSVP Magic

What the blurb says:
So, why should you by these DVDS? Well maybe its because its not all card tricks, Or maybe it's because they have 11 full working routines on them that are split into two fully working sets that you will be able to use. Maybe its because with nothing else but these DVDS you will have enough working material to go out and earn a living from magic. Or maybe it's because they're full of hints and tips about working as a magician.

Whatever your reasons, these dvds will help. You probably knew that though, because you’re smart and that's what got you this far. So go on, go for it.... you'll like these DVDs, honest.



DISC TWO

Thought Of Cards To Pocket - A 'Real Worker' that has a place in your 'Real Working repertoire.

Multiple Selection - 5 or 6 Spectators get totally blown away at once with this easy to master miracle.

Logical Sponge Balls - All of the greatest elements of sponge magic crammed into this superfast monster routine.

Plus

Bonus Item - Marks thoughts on the classic Pat Page drink production and how to get into it 'on the fly' whilst at the table.

Plus

C/U Card Stab - A card stab routine for the close up performer, billed as the most dangerous trick you have ever done.

Skittled - A torn and restored as you have never seen it before. Tear the corner from a skittles packet, remove some skittles, seal back on the corner. Just when they think its over, the skittles packet visually changes into M&Ms.

Plus

Hints & Tips on Approach, Dealing with Staff, Tips...

He’s done it again! Another brilliant, action packed set is taught in full detail with all the little nuances that can only be discovered from thousands of performances. The routines are full of brilliant, hard hitting punches – and the audiences love what Mark does. I was thoroughly entertained watching Mark perform his logical but bold routines.
The thought of card to pocket is a great opener to the set combining a touch of mentalism with a classic plot in magic. The routine is taught in full in an easy to follow (and entertaining) manner. He also teaches the outs you may need should the variables change. There aren’t any difficult moves and as always it’s got a nice bold element to it. The routine leads into a multiple selection routine. Watching it, I found that Mark and myself have very very similar multiple selection handlings, but I still learnt something from watching him! I loved the full deck to pocket phase of his routine. Another strong and commercial routine! Mark closes the set with his logical sponge balls. Yet again, a lovely commercial routine that lives up to it’s name. The routine gets gasps and applause throughout. Filled with natural misdirection this routine is a winner from the start. The explaination for this is an absolute hoot as well – I couldn’t stop laughing!! I usually work with the rabbits which can sometimes be a lot to carry so this is yet another routine which I know I will be using regularly due to the entertaining routine and the pocket space elements!

Now, onto the bonus section. Skittled is such a cute routine which really made me smile. It’s got some lovely little phases to it and to top it off – it’s bleedin’ simple and direct and yet again uses some bold method! Top notch off-beat routine. The Close up Card stab is a simple routine which works well and the audience seems to lap up using a simple gimmick and a nice storyline

The sections in the DVD with Mark discussing table approach, tips etc are great. It’s always nice to hear peoples theories on how to operate whilst working. The ONLY thing that I didn’t agree with was his thoughts on tips, but that’s just a personal thing. Anybody just starting out as a Magician or just approaching going into the world of table magic will learn LOTS from Mark here. Listen to what he says because it’s golden advice.

Overall, another top production from Mark. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the DVDs and I fell I have learnt a lot despite the fact that Mark and myself work the same settings for our bread and butter. If you want to get into working tables then definitely buy the DVD.

I look forward to future releases from Mark – but please don’t buy them because I want them all to myself!


10/10 again!

Oh yes - after my initial cynicism I've been completely won over by these DVDs. If anything Vol 2 is better than Vol 1, but really you should just get both of them. Great customer service from RSVP too (thanks Russ! )

Mark has an excellent presentation and teaching style - it just makes you WANT to learn and perform this material. The hints on table approaches, how to get applause (ask for it!), working with restaurant staff, handling tips from customers and so on are all really valuable.

None of this stuff is that complicated and if you work through the material on these two DVD you will immediately be better than lots of the guys out there in the corporate/wedding/restaurant field. Highly recommended!

Ive been working the Logical sponge balls and card to pocket routine tonight - absolutely killer reactions.

I really like the look of these looks like my sort of thing and looks like good working material,

Will be getting these.

This 2nd set list starts off where volume 1 finished and is assuming you'll be using these routines a week or so after the first set (or at least to people who have seen your magic before)

Thought of Cards to Pocket - I like this a lot, nothing too difficult here, just a couple of basic sleights and some good misdirection.
Multiple Selection - This one really works for me and I'm learning it at the moment for use in the future. It would be easy enough to adapt the routine for any number of spectators your performing to as Mark explains. I'm having a bit of trouble getting the hang of one of the sleights used as it's a move totally new on me, but luckily it is well taught on the DVD so I'll get there with practice - and it is a move well worth using. I also never knew it could be so easy making a card jump from the deck as Mark shows you! I'll definitely be using this routine as I imagine the reactions will be terrific especially judging by the DVD.
Logical Sponge Balls - A very good routine but probably won't be using this one just as i've never been a huge fan of sponge ball magic.
Royal Stab - I like this one, a very easy and visual card effect using two selections and a gaff card (which is pretty easy to find online), i'll purchase the gaff card sometime soon so I can start performing this. You can also get some good laughs, as Mark does when performing this.
Skittled - This is a brilliant torn and restored sweet packet. The actual method of this had me fooled until I watched the explanation. This looks like it's guaranteed huge reactions everytime and I'm sure I'll be performing this in no time at all.
Bonus - Pat Page drink production. Mark makes this look realy easy; I think i'll practice this a lot first, using an empty glass also!

Overall - Again this is a very strong DVD following the same high standard set by Mark on the first DVD. I like the way you get shown the full routine Mark does, which includes everything you need to be able to perform it. I can see myself performing four out of the five routines on here which is great in itself, as i've bought some dvd's and not performed anything from them. Highly recommended 10/10.