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Quote:Jeff McBride is recognized as a foremost innovator in the art of magic. His unique fusion of martial arts, dance, Kabuki Theater and stagecraft has inspired thousands of magicians around the world. Now, Jeff shares the secrets of his success and creative process with you! Jeff’s extensive travels around the world have given him unique insight into the presentation of these mysteries for modern-day audiences. Jeff will show you how to add color, flash, and mystery to your magic.Explore the fascinating world of stage magic and learn the professional secrets of magic that packs small and plays big. Jeff not only teaches you how to do each effect, but why, and looks at the philosophy and psychology of a world-class performer.Jeff McBride has performed around the world in every conceivable venue. He is one of the most versatile performers of our age, from dazzling Las Vegas showrooms and arena/concert halls to cabarets, discos and surrounded on the street. The Commando Act is a practical, powerful, commercial magic show that can be performed in just about any performing situation. Jeff has honed his Commando Act over the past 20 years. Now, he teaches you step-by-step, move for move, his entire “real world” traveling show and gives you all the techniques and presentation tips so you can adapt this show to your own performing style.Contents of Volume One – The Commando ActWelcometo the Series The Commando Actin Performance FlashSilk ProductionCane to Ribbon Comedy CigaretteStretching to Rope McCut RestoredRope RoutineRing on Rope Rhapsody Commando Ring Routine   (McBride’s Linking Ring Routine) (Kabuki Rings)     Immortal CoilChampagneBottle Surprise How to Use This Video Magician’s Journal       Commando Show         Theory and Practice     Setting up a Rehearsal Space    Mirror Practice and    Video RehearsalEn-Trance and Opening EffectsExplanations ofFlash Silk Production        Vanishing Cane to Silk Streamers           Cane Tips & PreparationCane Flourishes The Finer Roll Down the ShoulderAcross the Back Inspiration and Motivation Commando Show Set-UpComedy Cigarette to Stretching Rope McCut & Restored Rope Scissor Blade SwitchLoop Restore Panama Rope Trick Finale McBride’s Ring on Rope Rhapsody Toss-On! Knot Off! Karate ChopHunter Bow Knot Bow Knot and Ring Finale Setting GoalsMcBride Linking Rings Types of Rings to Use Ring FlourishesFinger Spin Finger Twirl Crash LinkRoutine, Phase 1 Silent Link ChanPull Illusion Gravity Link Audience UnlinkPop Off Unlink Up the Arm Another Silent LinkSwinging Unlink Routine Phase 2 Chain of threeAerial Toss Link Up the Chain Falling RingRoutine Phase 3 Ring Figures The GlobeOpening Flower The Stirrup Twisted FlowerFour Ring Olympic 6-Ring Chain Finale Jeff’s Favorite Magic BooksBonus Ring Moves Spinning Link Finger TwirlMcBride’s Centrifugal Force Unlink Abatar’s Spin-LinkReinhart’s Silent Unlink McBride’s Spinning Unlink Silent LinkJeff’s Ring-Go-Round Tension and Release Dan Harlan’s Missing LinkAerial Crash Link Jeff’s Tips on Key Rings Thumb-Key LinkJeff onAudience Participation Jeff onDealing with Difficult Situations Jeff onStaging and BlockingHat Coil Production Hat Coil Body Load Hat Coil Grand FinaleOpeners, Middlers, and ClosersRoutining Your Show Rainbow Mouth Coil Tips and Routining metal Foil CoilChampagne Bottle Finale              Comedy, Drama, Contract and TextureRunning Time: 2 Hours and 25 MinutesQuote:Volume Two – Exotic MysteriesFlash, Color and SpectacleStep onstage with Jeff McBride! On Volume Two you will have the chance to learn from a Las Vegas headliner how to add artistic effects and unusual routines into your show. Explore this exotic world of mystery as Jeff inspires you with his insight and commentary and learn not only the “how’s” but, more importantly, the “why’s.”Quote:VOLUME #3 – CLASSICS OF MAGICTimeless Treasures of MagicJeff McBride, voted “Magician of the Year” by Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle and The Academy of Magical Arts is a master of the art of stage magic. Jeff’s extensive knowledge of magical techniques and theatrical stagecraft is unsurpassed. Enter the world of classic stage magic where you will learn the essential elements of professional performance from one of the world’s foremost educators in the art of magic. Each of the magical effects on these volumes were selected because of their timeless appeal and strong audience impact. You will also learn valuable lessons in stagecraft and showmanship by studying these classics. Now you can learn the secrets of stage magic by a modern master of the art.Contents of Volume Three – Classics of MagicDancing CaneTechniques onThreading and Balancing Basic Dance TurningAround the Body Kick Start Opener Floating and TwirlingRoutining Over the Head Finale Ideal RoutineDo One Thing Well Fountain of Silks Production  Construction and Preparation    Hat Steal and Routine    Fountain of Silks to Giant Blendo  Top Hat Load Black Art Chair Load Finale Load Listening to Advice Gloves to Flowers Color Changing SilksSimplicity       Zombie Floating Ball Gimmicks, Balls and Silks The Quick Start Opening Floating TechniquesThe Cradle Arm Balance Down the EdgeAround the Arm Around the Back Around the NeckDouble Spiral     Zombie Vanish andReproduction Image and SuccessBeginning and Ending YourRoutine Bare Hand Floating Ball andManipulation Floral Finale for Zombie       Making Magic at Home Twentieth Century Silks Cane to Silk Dare to Be DifferentRip of vol 3 is here: