Magic on Stage by Jeff McBride - Vol 1 - 3

Jeff McBride is recognized as a foremost innovator in the art of magic. His unique fusion of martial arts, dance, Kabuki Theater and stagecraft has inspired thousands of magicians around the world. Now, Jeff shares the secrets of his success and creative process with you! Jeff's extensive travels around the world have given him unique insight into the presentation of these mysteries for modern-day audiences. Jeff will show you how to add color, flash, and mystery to your magic.
Explore the fascinating world of stage magic and learn the professional secrets of magic that packs small and plays big. Jeff not only teaches you how to do each effect, but why, and looks at the philosophy and psychology of a world-class performer.

Volume One - The Commando Act
Real Magic for Real World Conditions

Jeff McBride has performed around the world in every conceivable venue. He is one of the most versatile performers of our age, from dazzlng Las Vegas showrooms and arena/concert halls to cabarets, discos and surrounded on the street. The Commando Act is a practical, powerful, commercial magic show that can be performed in just about any performing situation. Jeff has honed his Commando Act over the past 20 years. Now, he teaches you step-by-step, move for move, his entire "real world" traveling show and gives you all the techniques and presentation tips so you can adapt this show to your own performing style.

Welcome to the Series The Commando Act in Performance

Flash Silk Production
Cane to Ribbon
Comedy Cigarette Stretching to Rope
The McCut & Restored Rope Routine
Ring on Rope Rhapsody
Commando Ring Routine (McBride's Linking Ring Routine) (Kabuki Rings)
The Immortal Coil
Champagne Bottle Surprise
How to Use This Video
The Magician's Journal
The Commando Show in Theory and Practice
Setting up a Rehearsal Space
Mirror Practice and Video Rehearsal
The En-Trance and Opening Effects
Explanations of: Flash Silk Production Vanishing Cane to Silk Streamers
Cane Tips & Preparation
Cane Flourishes
The Finer Roll
Down the Shoulder
Across the Back
Inspiration and Motivation
The Commando Show Set-Up
Comedy Cigarette to Stretching Rope
McCut & Restored Rope
Scissor Blade Switch
The Loop Restore
The Panama Rope Trick Finale
McBride's Ring on Rope Rhapsody
Toss-On!
Knot Off!
Karate Chop
The Hunter Bow Knot
Bow Knot and Ring Finale
Setting Goals
The McBride Linking Rings
Types of Rings to Use
Ring Flourishes
The Finger Spin
The Finger Twirl
The Crash Link The Routine, Phase 1 The Silent Link
The Changeover
The Pull Illusion
The Gravity Link
The Audience Unlink
Pop Off Unlink
Up the Arm
Another Silent Link
Swinging Unlink
The Routine Phase 2
Chain of three
Aerial Toss Link
Up the Chain
The Falling Ring
The Routine Phase 3
Ring Figures
The Globe
The Opening Flower
The Stirrup
Twisted Flower
Four Ring Olympic
6-Ring Chain Finale
Jeff's Favorite Magic Books
Bonus Ring Moves Spinning Link Finger Twirl
McBride's Centrifugal
Force Unlink
Abatar's Spin-Link
Reinhart's Silent Unlink
McBride's Spinning Unlink
Silent Link
Jeff's Ring-Go-Round
Tension and Release
Dan Harlan's Missing Link
Aerial Crash Link Jeff's Tips on Key Rings Thumb-Key Link
Jeff on Audience Participation
Jeff on Dealing with Difficult Situations\
Jeff on Staging and Blocking
Hat Coil Production
Hat Coil Body Load
Hat Coil Grand Finale
Openers, Middlers, and Closers/Routining Your Show
Rainbow Mouth Coil - Tips and Routining
Metal Foil Coil
Champagne Bottle Finale
Comedy, Drama, Contract and Texture

Running Time: 2 Hours and 25 Minutes

Volume Two - Exotic Mysteries
Flash, Color and Spectacle

Step onstage with Jeff McBride! On Volume Two you will have the chance to learn from a Las Vegas headliner how to add artistic effects and unusual routines into your show. Explore this exotic world of mystery as Jeff inspires you with his insight and commentary and learn not only the "how's" but, more importantly, the "why's."

Exotic Magic Onstage in Performance Cornucopia of Flowers Production
Snowstorm in China
The Silk Road
The Self-Knotting Silks
Silks and Bag Blendo
The Giant Blendo
Egg on Fan
The Chen Lee Water Suspension
Magical Discipline
Creativity and Play Explanations: Flower Clips, Tips & Tricks
Cornucopia of Flowers Production and Technique
Flower Loads and Table Steals
The Mini-Cone Flower Production
Advice on Costumes, Props and Tables
Silk Gimmicks, Clips and Holdouts
The Basic Silk Roll
The Triangle Fold
Fingertip Silk Production
Silk Popper Production
The Pushout Gimmick
McBride's Powertool Clips
Handling Emergency Situations Onstage
The Silk Road Routine
The Production Tube - Construction and Preparation
Loading Technique for Flower, Silk Streamers and Confetti
The Color-Changing Streamer
Flower Manipulations and Productions Play, Practice, Rehearsal, Performance and Feedback Transcending Technique
Bare Hand Silk Productions
Palmo Ball
Steals and Changeovers
Aerial Knot
New Vanishing Knot
Advice on Practical Tables
Snap Knot
Self-Tying Silks
Blendo
Rose to Silk
Care and Feeding of Your
Silks
The Egg on Fan
Blocking and Prop
Management
Handling Apparatus
Magic
Customizing Your Props
Showmanship
The Chen Lee Water Suspension
Snap Silk Production/Diminishing
Silks
Magic & Music Tips
Giant Blendo
Snowstorm in China

Running Time: 1 Hour and 57 Minutes

Volume Three - Classics of Magic
Timeless Treasures of Magic

Jeff McBride, voted "Magician of the Year" by Hollywood's famed Magic Castle and The Academy of Magical Arts is a master of the art of stage magic. Jeff's extensive knowledge of magical techniques and theatrical stagecraft is unsurpassed. Enter the world of classic stage magic where you will learn the essential elements of professional performance from one of the world's foremost educators in the art of magic. Each of the magical effects on these volumes were selected because of their timeless appeal and strong audience impact. You will also learn valuable lessons in stagecraft and showmanship by studying these classics. Now you can learn the secets of stage magic by a modern master of the art.

Dancing Cane Techniques on Threading and Balancing
The Basic Dance
Turning
Around the Body
The Kick Start Opener
Floating and Twirling
Routining
Over the Head Finale
The Ideal Routine
Do One Thing Well
The Fountain of Silks Production
Construction and Preparation
Hat Steal and Routine
Fountain of Silks to Giant Blendo
The Top Hat Load
The Black Art Chair Load
The Finale Load
Listening to Advice
Gloves to Flowers
Color Changing Silks
Simplicity
Zombie Floating Ball
Gimmicks, Balls and Silks
The Quick Start Opening
Floating Techniques
The Cradle
The Arm Balance
Down the Edge
Around the Arm
Around the Back
Around the Neck
The Double Spiral
Zombie Vanish and
Reproduction
Image and Success
Beginning and Ending Your Routine
Bare Hand Floating Ball and Manipulation
The Floral Finale for Zombie
Making Magic at Home
The Twentieth Century Silks
Cane to Silk
Dare to Be Different

Running Time: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

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