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My newest DVD "Serial Biller" released last week exclusively through Ellusionist. Geared for magicians just beginning and pros alike, this DVD is packed with many methods for manipulating bills, theory and several effects. It already seems to be a big hit... perhaps it can win a title like my "Tagged" DVD did last year, which won Trick of the Year. Check out the product page here: Serial Biller
I was on tour with Full Tilt Poker.net in Germany and Austria for the 2009 Euro Challenge. Performing on stage for thousands on jumbo screens was a blast! I was brought in to put on workshops on handling Poker Chips and similar skills. "Chip Tricks" were a huge hit as hour after hour, the seminar was full of fun poker fans learning something from easy to advanced. Pictured below are shots from one of my stage performances, shots from the Chip Tricks Corner Seminars and me with the host Thomas Sauermann. Also, this was the world debut of my newest Playing Cards (shown during a trick on stage.)
The event was a smashing success and amazing fun for all. In Hamburg, Germany there were about 10,000 poker fans playing, watching seminars and watching the pros. It was amazing to come out onto stage throwing cards into the crowd and then performing sleight of hand for an entire arena! We also moved onto Salzburg, Austria where the tour continued and I did another all day workshop on Chip Tricks. My camera men, the staff at Obsessions, the hosts, the fans and both helpers were all superb. I could not have asked for a better event.
New Cards! - If you are looking for a simple gift or want to learn some easy magic to fool your friends, my new cards are in! They come with an instant 32 page e-book with tons of simple tricks you can do with my cards. These cards are made exclusively by the United States Playing Card Company and are of the highest quality. Check out all the features on the Playing Card Page of my website. (Purchase them directly here.)
This section is devoted to tricks, psychology, pranks, sales and more.
Here's a very simple trick you can do within seconds. Have someone take out two different coins. Agree on which is "most unique" or valuable. While your back is turned, tell them to hide a coin in each hand and not let you know which is which. Now instruct them to hold the unique coin up to their forehead and really concentrate on it. Tell them to try to remember details like scratches, the date and designs. After a little bit of time, have them drop their hands next to each other and have you turn around. You can tell them which coin is in either hand!
How? The hand that was holding the coin at the forehead will be slightly pale due to the loss of blood. You need to turn around and immediately glance at the hands. Then, not making a big deal about the hands at all, focus more on them and ask "questions" as if you are trying to get into their head. After a few moments, tell them where each coin is.
Last months trivia question asked what's the Most Expensive Deck of Cards..
The highest price paid for a deck of cards is $143,352 purchased by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City at Sotheby's in London, on December 6, 1983. The cards, circa 1470-85, are believed to be the oldest known complete hand-painted deck.
I'll be at the Magic Castle for a fun magic related event on September 10th. This reminds me - Don't forget that I can e-mail you a guest pass anytime you want to go.
It looks like I'm heading to San Francisco to plan out the next DVD series which we might be filming back east. Besides that, all my events this month are private.
Check out my Chip and Card Handling DVD Series! 170 lessons from absolute basic shuffling to advanced card and chip stunts.
For all ages and skill levels.
Only $29.99 for the entire 4-DVD Series
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Rich Ferguson Playing Cards and e-book.
Made exclusively by the United States Playing Card Company
$7.99 includes custom deck of cards and special 32 page e-book packed with easy tricks for everyday people! |
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Remember, I'm available for nearly any type of event. As long as there are guests socializing, I'll help make their experience fun and exciting with sophisticated magic, comedy and mentalism.
Referrals are always welcomed and appreciated.
Rich Ferguson
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