I have to say this ellusionist.con thing is quite old.
Have you ever seen Ammars The Exciting World of Magic, or Jaw Droppers, or On The Spot?
These are so poor you might just hurt yourself watching them, yet these people aren't abused on the net, why?
I have to say that I found Brads videos to be very good for the starting magician, very good indeed.
I think that magic is a business, Sankey, Ammar et el all charge for their secrets, so does Brad. You could watch a Ninja video, for example, and not know anything before but have the tools to do an AC routine afterwards. Compare the price of that to paying 20 quid for a Raven, 10 quid for the video and more for the shims etc.
I don't get any value from his videos these days, I admit they are short on sleights and short on value for where I am at, but what he shows he shows well and explains them in a way that a new guy could follow.
After all, that is who they are for.
Brads explanation of slowing yourself down, speed comes naturaly not forced etc is worth the price alone to a new guy/woman.
"Freeze the frame, look where every finger is, where it has come from and where it goes" Quality for a starter.
Nobody gives stuff away much, apart from those not allowed to do so.
You didn't even pay for the videos?
They sent you a free pdf, saving you £10 on the book.
99.99% of magic is recycled, just how many things can you do with 52 cards?
Sorry am I getting on my box here ?

It sounds like you got a good deal
It isn't the sleight that is magical, it is YOU, no DVD can ever give you that, imho.
Seige is great at routines because he is Seige, Tom is great at making things that scare me bacause he is Tom and Mandrake hasn't ever been in a carry on film ?! (not through lack of trying though). No DVD would turn me into any of those talents.
Watching a DVD will not make you a magician and any half interesting DVD that is slated is maybe due to the reviewers shortfalls as much as the DVDs.
Brad isn't for me but he is just a guy trying to feed his needs by way of work, he isn't a con man, he's just a guy with skills that some are willing to pay for, some are willing to see for free and have a go anyway, some just don't like.
I am not having a go at you, just the whole something for nothing, follow my leader forum stuff, it has been done to death on every over forum.
If I am misguided I am sorry and beers all round.
In this instance I am indeed full of myself (see other thread) and guinness so please ignore me if it helps
I shall now go and drink a pint
BaB
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