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SPECTATORS DON'T EXIST
Jon Allen
BREAKING THROUGH TO THE PARTICIPANT SIDE
Good performers avoid "me versus them" situations by breaking down the wall between themselves and an audience. In Spectators Don't Exist professional magician Jon Allen explains how to turn passive spectators into enthusiastic participants.
Jon opens a Pandora's Box by performing for people in the real world, then gives in depth analysis. The people are not primed, there is no rehearsal, no re-shooting. There is only one chance with them.
If you want to learn how to get people involved in your routines and create better reactions, this video is for you. The valuable information within comes from the experience of thousands of profesional performances. Learn how to: approach a table, deal with interruptions, make routines more "viewer friendly", and involve the whole group.
But that's not all. Learn these powerful routines:
Ghost -A stunning 3-phase routine in which a borrowed bill is isolated within a wineglass but still becomes animated...even with someone else holding the glass.
Coins Across -Discover Jon's full routine and presentation of this classic effect geared for the real world.
The Rubber Band Trilogy - A Whole act in itself! Featuring...
The Jerk -Don't just unlink the bands...The Third Man- Two people join in for a powerful penetration of the bands. Learn Jon's simple techniue to significantly enhance the effect on the audience. You will add it to your routine straight away! The Hand That Rocks The Cradle- Learn how to break a rubber band and actually restore it round someone's wrist!
Ambitious Card and The Destination Box- Priceless to the working magician! Jon's Ambitious Card routine is direct, strong, full of audience participation, and practical. The Destination Box is a revolutionary version of the classic Card to Box. There is no stronger version! Many top professionals have acclaimed this as the benchmark version of this classic effect.
Thought of Card in Envelope- A thought of card appears in a signed, sealed window envelope in plain view throughout. Included, as a bonus, is Jon's "Thought of Card on Ceiling".
Freddy's Dead- Jon's ingenious work on the classic "Professor's Nightmare" including a new, remarkable false count and a finish that allows someone else to hold onto the ropes as they change length! Considered by mny to be the best handling to this classic routine.
learn from someone who knows:
Jon Allen is a full time professional magician who has worked for spectrum of people including the general public, business leaders, royalty and celebrities.
In addition, Jon has been honoured with some of the top awards by his peers including: Ron MacMillan International award winner(1994), IBM Close-up Champion(1995), IBM British Ring Close-up Champion(1998), British Magical Championship Award Winner(1999), The Magic Circle Close-up Champion(2001).
Running Time: 90 mins