Darwin's Encyclopedia of Thumb Tip Magic (3 DVDs)

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• Who invented it?
• In what year?
• What effect was first performed with it?

• The Tuck - Gary’s Theory on how to Vanish a Silk Hanky.
• The Push - Matches, Cigarettes, Coins, etc.
• The Pinch - Lance Burton’s ultimate variation on "Darwin’s Flick".
• The Finger Palm - When you’re not using the Thumb Tip.
• The Fitting of the Thumb Tip - All amateurs do it wrong.
• The Darwin Dump - Gary’s sure-fire out when someone challenges you.

• Cut and Restored Rope - Darwin’s simplified variation on the old classic.
• Swallowing Cigarette – An idea that goes way back, great for parties.
• Darwin’s Multiplying Hankies – An accidental invention.
• Salt Trick – The updated version with a special thanks to Lance and Siegfried. This routine is worth the price of the whole DVD. Great Finale for your act!
• Silk to Tube - Darwin's variation on an old P&L collectable.
• Dai Vernon’s Kicker – Vernon’s clever one-finger “move-less” tuck.
• Spoon Bending – Darwin's simple improvement allows you to easily bend spoons and keys.
• Darwin’s Linking Chain – Better than the Chinese Linking Rings, this is so good it's been sold as a stand alone effect for years.
• Chop Cup – Darwin’s simplification that lets you do your chop routine with a regular cup!
• Cockroach Resurrection – Not the best dinner trick! (But, a great bar trick)
• Color Changing Hanky – Fielding West’s method, PLUS an alternate method.
• Torn and Restored Napkin – Darwin does it professionally. Great opener!
• Cigarette to Ice Cube – Another great one for a party!
• Paper Balls over the Head – Darwin’s touch on the classic effect.
• Miser’s Dream – Solari’s clever idea with a TT and a Jumbo Finale.

• Vanishing Quarter - With a thumb tip it's instant gratification.
• Thumb Tips on Video
• Thumb Tip Related "Fakes"

• Restored Napkin - Also called "The Smoking Jacket", this old classic is very strong when you do it Darwin's way. Most people do it wrong!
• Large Napkin Vanish - Vanish items that would never fit in your Thumb Tip!
• Paper Clips - Bob Fenton's clever idea.
• Alternate Cut & Restored Rope - A hell of an idea. Blows the magicians away.
• Butchers Cord - The cord restores in the spectator's hands! Very strong!
• Firecrackers - A neat little idea with an appearing string.
• Candy - If you work in a restaurant this simple little effect will double your tips.
• Vanishing Cigarette - This is strong stuff. Darwin’s reproduction is a KILLER. One of the top 5 things Darwin’s ever invented with the thumb tip.
• Vanishing King Sized Cigarette - The one that destroyed Johnny Thompson. Party ready.
• Broken Toothpick - Cute little effect for the dinner table.
• Flash Paper - Such an improvement on the old method. More flash!
• Escape from Handcuffs - Escape from any pair of handcuffs using a Thumb Tip!
• Cellophane to Crystal - Another great one for the table workers.
• Vanishing Thimble - Put this one in your thimble routine!
• Straw Production - Great little effect anytime you're sitting at the table
• Bank Night - It's BEST done with a Thumb Tip.
• Nuts & Bolts - Egor Polo’s brilliant little effect.
• Spikes through Thumb - Mini Illusion with a thumb tip and a black art secret.
• Bill Switch - One of the top five Thumb Tip Tricks explained in GREAT tremendous detail by special guest and Las Vegas pro Jeffrey Richards.
• Dollars to Quarters - A comedic trick with a great finish.
• Burnt & Restored Match - One of the highlights of the set.

• Cigarette Tonguing
• Cigarette Moves
• Trick Tips - Darwin takes you on a quick tour. Everything from picking up a flame your bare hands to a showgirl’s thumb tip. Tips of all colors, shapes, and sizes.
• Match Tricks
• Thumb Tip Packaging

• Balanced Card - Tremendous effect. Magician fooler.
• Gold Cord - Darwin sells this one separately. Very commercial.
• Sponge to Power Pad - This little idea gives you a great way to get your number to a girl.
• Sponge Balls
• Color Changing Sponge Balls
• Sponge Rabbits - Darwin’s funny finish to Robert Nelson’s classic effect.
• Candy Mentalism - Read people's mind with a thumb tip!
• Silk to Pocket - Darwin’s modernization of the old principle.
• Nickles to Dimes - Darwin’s startling climax improves on the old classic.
• Drop Dead - Your pulse stops at your command.
• Cigarette in Hanky - When you do it Darwin’s way you’re one step ahead.
• Center Tear - Mentalism effect and Darwin’s finish on the Invisible Deck.
• Burst & Restored Balloon - Strong Trick. Darwin invented this one over 25 years ago.
• Vanishing Silk Hanky - A wild concept! Vanish the Hanky in the spectator’s hand!
• Rubber Bands - A little mystery with a rubber band.
• Purse Frame - The thumb tip improves the old classic!
• One Handed Silk Production
• Instant Breakfast - Fielding West loved it, and you will too.
• Expanded Hanky - Melvin Christopher and Hen Fetch Popper.
• Burnt & Restored Bill - Good trick, close-up or stage. This one gets more laughs.
• High Sodium Napkin - A new principle.

• One Handed Coin Vanish
• More Gimmicks
• Literature
• Thumb Through Shirt

• Darwin was the first magician featured in an afternoon show in Las Vegas history. A show called "Speaking of Girls".
• Darwin was the first person to escape from a straitjacket underwater.
• Darwin has the unique ability to hold his breath for an amazing 3 minutes and 20 seconds!
• Darwin won the Las Vegas Most Outstanding Swimmer award five years in a row.
• Darwin won the City Handball Championship eight times and the State title twice.