Darwin Ortiz Lecture 2008

Darwin Ortiz is a recognised, world-class expert in the field of Crooked Gambling, Sleight oh Hand Mastery and outstanding creativity in the field of Card Magic.

On this DVD, you will experience Darwin Ortiz at his very best.

This DVD showcases a number of new routines from Darwin's professional repertoire. These routines appear on DVD for the very first time so you will not find these effects in any of his groundbreaking books.

As a teacher, lecturer and performer, Darwin is the very best, for here he explains in thorough detail the technical mechanics and the most important aspect of card magic, the design and construction of his effects.

You'll be introduced to some fascinating concepts taken from his new book'Designing Miracles'. Designing Miracles is Darwin's attempt to unlock the real secrets to effect construction and understanding the thought process of laypeople,"common sense thinking"
On this DVD you'll learn:
Principles from Designing MiraclesYou will learn and experience"The Critical Interval", Ascanio's "In-Transit Theory", The NO WAY Moment"and important aspects of"Attention Control".
Beyond CollectingA Brand new vision for"The Collectors".
Passing ThroughMarlo's"Push-Through Failure"taken to another level of perfection.
Hard TargetA Sandwich routine like no other, featuring a devastating concept by Simon Aronson.
Test Your LuckA Proposition Bet that could earn you a fortune.

Darwin's performance is entertaining, humorous and engaging. You very often hear magicians say,"Laypeople Hate Card Magic". This DVD will convince you that Laypeople can enjoy Cart Magic when it is well presented by a craftsman and artiste. The two ladies assisting Darwin enjoyed his performance of card magic immensely and you will too.

If you study this DVD with careful attention and understand the inner workings of these effects, you will elevate your knowledge and appreciation of Card Magic as a craft. Darwin Ortiz's creativity, excellence as a performer and teacher is right up there with the master's of our craft, he is a modern day Hofzinser for the 21st Century.