The Dove Whisperer by James Dimmare

Dimmare's The Dove Whisperer by James Dimmare

One of the greatest performers of dove magic of our time, Dimmare shares his most precious insights into dove magic and working with birds in The Dove Whisperer, his new 2-DVD set!
Never before have so many intricate details been revealed about dove work! You will not only learn to perform more startling and effective bird productions but also techniques that will make you a better all-around performer!
Volume One focuses on health, care, and basic techniques of working with doves and parakeets. This is the most complete collection of essential dove information ever assembled! You'll also enjoy Dimmare's many tips and stories about his dove-work mentors, including Channing Pollock, Johnny Thompson, and many others.
Volume Two presents an array of powerful methods, effects, and utility props that will make your magic look cleaner and more magical:
Channing Pollock's First Bird Production: The basis of all dove work. The thought process and skill behind it will make you a better dove worker. Includes Pollock's personal touches, and Dimmare's inner work on loading, bags, preparing lines, blackening wire loops, and more.
Channing Pollock's Third Bird Production: Channing's famous production. Everyone used to wonder where the third dove in his act came from...now you'll know!
The Silk Winder: Dimmare shows you the proper, dependable use of this essential gimmick!
Dimmare's Invisible Harness: Dimmare finally lets the world know what has actually become the industry standard in dove harnesses, including the correct technique, performance, and construction.
Doves from Gloves: The Shimada classic refined by Dimmare, with an analysis of Shimada's technique, plus Dimmare's own version, which has become a modern miracle.
Portable Small Cage: Imagine a cage that folds flat for easy storage on the road and backstage!
The Traveling Pop-Up Aviary: This brilliant device allows your doves ample flying room inside a cage that assembles in minutes but breaks down into a tiny bag!
Over two hours of material!
CONTENTS


Disc One
Performance Segments
Why Did I Create These DVDs?
Who is the Dove Whisperer?
Why Perform with Birds?
Rant: So You Want to Be a Bird Act?
Dove Care: Health, Food Sources, and Physiology
Books
Feathers
Nails
Anatomy
Stress
Trimming Nails and Feathers
Illnesses
Diet
Cages
Proper Ventilation
Dangers of Dye
Feeder
Food and Seed Mixing
Grit
Storage
Pests
Water Bottles
Veterinarians
Eggs
Airplane Travel
Performing on TV
Rant: Ethics in Magic
Disc Two
Channing Pollock's First Bird Production
The Work
The "Work of the Work"
Silk Winder
Channing Pollock's Third Bird Production
The Work
Dimmare's Invisible Harness
Portable Small Cages
Bird Handling
Dove from Gloves
The Work
Dimmare's Version
The "Work of the Work"
Dimmare's Pop-Up Traveling Dove Aviary