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Jay Sankey’s two Amazing Magic & Mentalism Anyone Can Do DVDs are a great introduction for beginners at magic, because they include a wide variety of effects from card magic, mentalism, and impromptu, which are easy to learn and yet still have a good astonishment factor. Note that this series of videos was originally a set of three, but now the entire series has been made available on two DVDs, so you get excellent value. There are almost 40 effects altogether “with playing cards, coins, rubber bands, dice, business cards, pencils, envelopes, drinking straws, bottles, spoons, napkins, string, knives, coffee grounds and more” (sankeymagic.com). Altogether there’s nearly 3 hours of material, and although there are effects that require some sleight of hand and practice (example: crazy man’s handcuffs), most use every day objects and are self-working or simple to master. In addition to the effects, Jay also includes some valuable advice about showmanship and important principles to keep in mind when performing. The video cover includes this recommendation from Genii Magazine’s Matthew Field “The best introduction to magic ever produced on film.” High praise indeed! I’m sure there are other good introductions to magic that are also available (Michael Ammar’s Exciting World of Magic comes to mind), but the large range and simplicity of effects on Jay Sankey’s set make it an attractive place to start for beginners. People who are experienced in magic will probably find it too simple and the effects too familiar, but for people looking for a place to begin, or even to get into a new area of magic (eg cards, mentalism, or impromptu) you can’t go wrong with this set.No gimmicks! No set-ups! Using only borrowed objects!Description:”Super easy stuff! I’ve only been in magic for a few months and now I can perform a TON of great magic tricks!”-Daniel G.”Serious, high-quality production. Jay looks the star of a network television show!” -Larry S.”I’m a part-time pro and to me the real value was in all the real-world tips Jay gave. I also added four new effects to to my walkaround repertoire. I can’t thank you enough!” -Mike N.”The best introduction to magic ever produced.”-Matthew Field, Genii MagazineThis 2-volume set is the ideal way for new students of magic and mentalism to take their performances to “the next level!” Both volumes also contain a wealth of professional tips and advice about performing for real people and the power of SIMPLICITY! Even better, the original three volumes of material are now available on just two volumes and the price of each volume has been cut by more than 30%! In other words, MORE magic and mentalism for your money! Featuring almost 40 ROUTINES with playing cards, coins, rubber bands, dice, business cards, pencils, envelopes, drinking straws, bottles, spoons, napkins, string, knives, coffee grounds and more, both volumes are destined to become two of the best-selling magic and mentalism dvds in the world!Volume One – 20 Effects!Volume Two – 19 Effects!AMAZING MAGIC AND MENTALISM ANYONE CAN DO!(VOLUME 1)Believe it or NotBlown AwayPenny AnteMagic MarkerPlastic SurgerySleight-of-ElbowThe Next CardAcrobatic AcesFast HandsOut of HandThe One Handed CutSecret PassagesVanishing a CoinHeartbeatThe Yogi’s SecretThrough and ThroughEasy MoneyTelekinesisIndestructibillImpossible JourneyAMAZING MAGIC AND MENTALISM ANYONE CAN DO!(VOLUME 2)PenetratingAround the WorldBehind Your BackHeavy metalStop SignM.A.G.I.C.Hypnotized HandkerchiefPsychic’s ChoiceRising CardBenderTwo in the HandShout10,000 WordsTap VanishSeeing ThingsReunionLong DistanceMagic DustSpirit Writin