Source: Meir Yedid Magic

R. Paul Wilson's first video, "Knock'em Dead," which showcased his skill and outstanding routines made him an instant magic "name." His "The Restaurant Act" video gave people a crash course in working that venue and his third video, "Twists Of Fate," featured many excellent routines in the style of his first video.

Now all three are available on three DVDs, which contain superior video quality and instant access to the individual techniques, routines and advice. Each DVD also contains two trailers for other Meir Yedid Magic DVDs.

Knock'em Dead DVD

R. Paul Wilson is one Scotland's most skilled sleight-of-hand artists and on this program he performs and teaches the killer close-up routines he uses to fool magicians and entertain non-magicians.

Routines performed and explained: Crowded Coins, Absolute Zero, Collector's Day, Gypsy Monte, Coins to Purse, Mr. Spoons, Think Stop & Emergence, Hail Stones, Consistent Control, Underground Add-On, and Unholy Gathering.

Within the routines you will also learn some original techniques with coins, cards and spoons. You get a goldmine of magic for the working professional. Produced by Meir Yedid Magic (from the A-1 Magicalmedia collection). Original release date: DVD: August 2002, VHS: 1999. Running time: Approximately 88 minutes. Multi-region encoding for worldwide viewing.

Cost: DVD: US $34.95 / VIDEO: US $29.95 postpaid in the US.
For more information or to order visit: http://www.mymagic.com/wilson.htm

The Restaurant Act DVD

R. Paul Wilson gives an entire course in the art of Restaurant Magic. More important than the magic on the video is the priceless advice and strategy taught. You will learn how to structure an act so it can be instantly reset, when to shorten the performance, about audience interaction, contingency planning incase something goes wrong, dealing with a restaurant staff, tips, patter, bad audiences, approaching a table and much more.

You will also learn the act he has used to earn a living with and the many ins and outs of performing it. The act consists of five classic routines woven together for optimum impact. It opens with a quick and visual sequence where a small silk handkerchief appears and disappears. From the silk a sponge ball is produced and so begins a direct and entertaining sponge ball routine which ends with the magic happening in the spectator's hands. Another classic of magic begins with an ambitious card routine where a signed card keeps jumping to the top of the deck after being lost in the middle. It perfectly segues into a long card prediction and concludes with the signed selection appearing behind the zippered compartment of your wallet. The finale of the act is a Chop Cup routine where a small red ball appears, vanishes and reappears under a cup. The routine climaxes with the production of two lemons which is a guaranteed applause invoking finale that gets the attention of the rest of the customers in the restaurant who are now anxious to see you perform.

Also included is a bonus routine, "Strange Intruder," where a red back card is placed in a blue deck. A spectator names any of the face up cards in the deck and it is shown to be that red backed card.

You can use this to learn an entire act, or as a tool to construct your own. Either way you will be rewarded many times over. Produced by Meir Yedid Magic (from the A-1 Magicalmedia collection). Original release date: DVD: August 2002, VHS: 2001. Running time: Approximately 62 minutes. Multi-region encoding for worldwide viewing.

Cost: DVD: US $34.95 / VIDEO: US $29.95 postpaid in the US.
For more information or to order visit: http://www.mymagic.com/wilson.htm

Twists Of Fate DVD

R. Paul Wilson teaches some of his pet effects, which he has honed through years of performing in bars, restaurants, parties and social events. This is a collection of diabolical routines that will slay audiences.

Routines performed and explained: In The Hands Of June, Pennihook, Gambler's Mark, Hot Zone, Coin Popper, Stealing Second, Three Cards Found, Randall Flagg, A Darkness Rises, Instant Steal, and Duffie/Wilson Spread Control.

These routines vary from very easy to difficult and are all clever, well thought out and include Paul's humorous and sometimes serious presentations. Produced by Meir Yedid Magic (from the A-1 Magicalmedia collection). Original release date: DVD: August 2002, VHS: 2001. Running time: Approximately 104 minutes. Multi-region encoding for worldwide viewing.

Cost: DVD: US $34.95 / VIDEO: US $29.95 postpaid in the US.
For more information or to order visit: http://www.mymagic.com/wilson.htm

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