by Bertoneski » Apr 17th, '10, 17:50
The Effect
Many Effects but that isn't necessarily the point here - it is about finding your way as a magician / performer - especially for those into narrative magic.
Cost
$99
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
Mostly between 1 and 3
Review
Eugene Burger is one of the most inspirational magicians (for me personally) and this three part DVD gets under the skin of the man in performance, in conversation and demonstrating some of his effects.
Most of Eugene's magic is easy to achieve but his focus is about creating texture in your performance and something meaningful in it too. It is not about "tricks" and "trickery", complex sleights and massive amounts of misdirection.
If you don't know Eugene Burger then search Youtube for his Gypsy Thread routine and his Card Warp. If you like what you see buy the dvd.
Shot in 2000 but still very relevant.
Overall
Real magic from the maestro. 10/10