Lessons in Magic by Juan Tamriz
Juan Tamariz is a one-of –a-kind performer. A household name in his native Spain
, he is one of the most unique and talented performers ever to grace our art. In the
tradition of Vernon and Slydini he has blazed his own enchanted trail. His books on
magic are required reading for any thinking student of magic. His repertoire is vast
as well as legendary; he once performed for 74 weeks in a row on television. He is
in constant demand and is often mobbed on the streets of Madrid by adoring fans. He
is one of thso especial performers that takes the spectators on a wonderful journey –
a magical journey through the heart as well as the mind.
Juan is the consummate performer. Armed with only a deck of cards he can
entertain a small group or a packed auditorium for hours. He is hilariously funny,
but at the same time he’ll fool you like you’ve never been fooled before. He is
one of magic’s greatest thinkers, a master of misdirection and a magic philosophy,
and he has never had a large body of material recorded… until now! On this
exclusive three-volume set of DVDs you will learn invaluable lessons in routining and
construction, magical emotion, technique and presentation.
Volume One
Effects included:
-Neither Blind Nor Stupid: A masterful and thoughtful lesson in routining and
magical structure that takes a self-working effect and turns it into a masterpiece of
showmanship!
-Follow The Leader: Not since Vernon has anyone received such a strong impact
wit this classic of card magic. Routining and audience participation make thus a
real Tamariz gem!
-Cards Across: Two merely thought of cards by two spectators magically travel
from one packet to another. This long sought after effect is now revealed!
The Caricature: One of Juan’s signature pieces. A packet effect with
real personality and a surprise climax!
Volume Two
Effects included:
-The Secret of Magic: Take the audience in a journey through a real visual
illusion; then the illusion becomes reality!
-Four of a Kind: A study in psychologically leading the audience’s emotions
and the use of body language to subconsciously build suspense!
-El Cochecito: As performed by Juan on The World’s Greatest magic
Television Special! This is the real work on magic and emotion- taking the audience
back to childhood, capturing their imagination and sense of wonder through the use of a
simple toy car. This is a prime example of how to take an innocent prop and turn it
into a magical showpiece!
-The Cannibals: One of Juan’s signature pieces. Juan’s
presentation of this classic plot is a real work of art. It elevates the storyline
to an emotional, audience-pleasing, interactive adventure!
Volume Three
Effects included:
- The Centauros: An enchanting tale of myth, magic, and the sea constructed to
be a beautiful, musical and magical interlude
- Sticker:A transposition between two red mates and two black mates that’s
a real fooler. It looks impossible!
- T.P.C. – The Tamariz Perpendicular Control: Learn Juan’s
closely-guarded secret sleight. Using this ingenious utility sleight you can do many
things including, undetectably controlling and palming cards. Then learn three
awesome effects utilizing The Perpendicular Control: A Number, Cards to Pocket, and The
Rising Card.
- Doubly Ambitious: An Ambitious Card routine with two selections! They
repeatedly rise in tandem to the top of the deck; a truly unique and highly magical
version of this classic effect.
- 04 Aces: Juan’s hilarious ace assembly wherein the spectator does all of
the magic! A masterpiece of presentation!
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 11 February, 2005.
