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Menu of Miracles Two DVD set
James Prince
RSVPMagic.com
Reviewed by Jack Stephens
What’s
cookin’ in the world of new magic DVDs? Menu of Miracles by James Prince-
that is what!
James Prince is a very experienced close-up magic, specialising in restaurant
entertainment.
With a glut of DVDs on the market covering every aspect of close-up magic, how
refreshing it is to find one that “opens the door” to the unique world of
entertaining in restaurants. There has been very little written or produced
about this style of performing and James has taken the challenge head on to
impart his vast knowledge on this subject with his fellow magicians.
As we have now come to expect from Russ Stevens, this is a superbly filmed and
produced set of DVDs (2) and James comes across as a very knowledgeable
performer. He does nothing blue or outrageous, and has an easygoing manner. He
is well spoken too and this makes for such pleasant viewing (when one watches
some of the more boisterous magicians trying to impart their knowledge, well,
you know how grating that can be!)
James gives solid advice on how to get restaurant work, how to approach tables
and tips etc. His views are really food for thought (no pun intended!). What
about the tricks?
I can expect to see a mad rush in the sale of Kiwi fruit, a la Delia Smith
style. James gives the full routine and workings to his signature Note in
Kiwi Fruit trick and this is simply stunning. It has to been seen to be
believed. It has to be PERFORMED to be believed, as this is stunning, visual
magic that is as good as it gets. Mind you, his Ring in Pepper-Pot is
equally strong. These two items are reputation makers. Mix in a few extra
ingredients such as cards to pocket, mirror cards, anniversary waltz, cups and
balls and repeat travellers you have a host of totally stunning close-up magic,
suitable for entertaining in restaurants.
If you are new to this line of work this compilation will show you the way
forward. If you are an experienced close-up magician, looking to break into this
lucrative field, look no further than Menu of Miracles by James Prince.
Available from www.rsvpmagic.com or your favourite magic dealer.
© Jack Stephens, August 2008