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Second Thoughts on the Second Deal

It's easy to learn to deal seconds; but it takes a lifetime to master it. The Second Deal is considered to be one of the most elusive yet powerful sleights available to sleight of hand artists today. A gambler's move, it has countless applications in magic and is woefully under-utilised. In these volumes you will learn 5 powerful effects that each showcase the second deal as a powerful utility move - as a switch, as a force, as a production; the list goes on!

Additionally, a detailed, step-by-step, comprehensive and complete tutorial will ensure that you get this highly difficult sleight down. This 2 DVD set is a focused study - a thesis if you will - on second dealing.

*IBM 115 was very kind to invite me to perform and talk about the DVD for one of their regular meetings. That video is only available in the registered area.

Buy Second Thoughts

INTERNATIONAL ORDERS - USD$50 (inclusive of shipping and handling)

LOCAL ORDERS - SGD$80

*NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS IN CARD MAGIC*

REVIEWS:

"As I am always on the lookout for Singaporean magicians who advance the cause of magic locally and internationally, here is a recommendation of a DVD release. Shade in the Singapore Magic Circle, is a secondary school teacher with exquisite sleight-of-hand skills. His forte is with playing cards, and his first instructional DVD ‘Second Thoughts on the Second Deal’ is his attempt to extend his teaching reach to his students of magic. This release of two DVDs – one on performance and explanation, and one on teaching the Strike Second Deal and Push-off Second Deal – is meant for intermediate and advanced students of the pasteboards. If you are serious about learning the second deal (a powerful tool in the arsenal of card magicians), consider this opportunity to relearn it – properly." - Enrico Varella, Vice President International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 115

"I very much enjoyed your dvd - your knowledge and explanation is clear and logical and has taken my second dealing to another level where I am able to make it look deceptive and magical, and great fun... and I also look forward to future dvds that you will produce. Again many thanks for your excellent dvd." - Jon Cartoon, Australia

"Great effort! Very professionally done! But I guess nothing beats seeing you in live performances! :)" - Joshua Lee, International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 115

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DVD CONTENTS:

DVD 1 - Effects and Explanations:
Running time: approx 60 minutes

The Aces of Spades Trick: This is a classic Marlo/Vernon 'stop' effect that has more than a few versatile applications.

The Fastest Card: The performer finds a selection (seemingly out of nowhere) in the fastest possible time!

Gwen's Choice: An extremely clean and inexplicable transposition effect of two selections.

The Crossing: When magic and gambling collides, you get more than just a crossing - you get a miracle in this gambling demonstration!

The Slayer: This takes card control to another level. You will slay your audience.

DVD 2 - The Second Deal Explanation
Running time: approx 90 minutes
- General Introduction to the Second deal technique
- Types of decks to use
- Maintaining ideal skin conditions
- Grips: mechanics vs master
- The strike second
* strike left hand position/right hand take
* the brief: how to minimise it; the facts and myths
* starting the deal: overcoming hang ups on the start
* surface tension
* stud style deals
- The push off second
* push off left hand position/ right hand take
* B.A.P. and its applications
* stud style deals
* one-handed deals
* variations - le paul; movie; tabled; from spreads
- Tells to avoid
- Noise Control
- How to practice
- Afterthoughts

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