Live At the Jailhouse - A Guide to Restaurant Magic (3 DVD Set)
by Dan Fleshmann, Garrett Thomas, Dan Tong, Kirk Charles, Paul Green, Justin Miller

On this 3 DVD set you will see some of the most renowned restaurant magicians in the U.S. performing for real audiences but even more important these seasoned pros will talk about:

Disc 1

* Benefits of working in a restaurant
* Choosing a restaurant
* How to dress
* How to get the job
* How to keep the job
* Staff relationships
* Promotion
* Tips
* Getting paid
* Character
* Types of effects
* Amount of material

Kirk Charles performs: His version of sponge balls(performance), An in the hands Copper/Silver(performance), Matches (performance), Bar Basketball(explanation) and Business Card(explanation)

Garrett Thomas performs: Rubik's Cube(performance), The Ring Thing(performance), Big Coin Little Purse(performance), plus Garrett explains his amazing way to vanish and produce large props at a table.

Paul Green performs: Pygmy Paddle(explanation), Here There and Chicago Too! and Card to Wallet Routine with a great tip to help you never miss and give away your Business Card at the same time(explanation).

Disc 2

* Approaching the table: When & How
* Three ways to leave the table: Entertainment no desired, The food arrives, You finish the show

Dan Fleshmann performs: Prof. Nightmare(performance), Momma in my wallet(explanation), Card to Mouth(explanation) and Rising Card(explanation)

Kozmo performs: Sweet'N Low Surprise(explanation)

Disc 3

* Odds and Ends: Dealing with hecklers, Evolution of your magic, Self Promotion, Pocket Management, Mistake Recovery, Making Friends, Working for Celebs
* Favorite Stories
* Parting Comment
* Bloopers and Credits

Justin Miller performs: Shockingly Sweet(explanation), Suggestion(explanation) and Believe(performance)

Disc 1 Running Time Approximately 2hr 7min
Disc 2 Running Time Approximately 1hr 32min
Disc 3 Running Time Approximately 1hr 22min

See demo vid here and here!

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REVIEW BY NING of THE LITTLE MAGIC SHOP

Live at the Jailhouse 3 Disc DVD Set

Much like the Dan Tong videos reviewed previously, this is a very solid DVD collection of professional restaurant workers at work plus so much more! :) Each DVD starts with and contains candid interviews with all the veteran magicians regarding restaurant work.

IMHO, this information is invaluable if you want to break into this particular market and is really a complete gem which one would have paid for when buying books on restaurant work like Magic Menu and books by Jim Pace and Kirk Charles. There is a TON of solid info and it really is worth (more than) the price of the DVD set!

The performers showcase their unique styles, different personalities and various type of magic for real audiences… at least more real than some studio audience on popular teach-in DVDs. They do not teach all the effects that they perform but that does not reduce the value of the DVDs in anyway. Most routines that are not taught are either the respective performers’ version of standard classics or are already taught in other videos or books. The routines that are all taught are highly commercial and extremely suitable for almost any close-up condition. Walkaround performers will find many great effects in here as well.

Two of my favourite routines include: Kirk Charles’ Chop Cup routine using a glass Shot Glass covered with a napkin. It's reeeeeeally SWEET! ^_^ Garrett Thomas’ moves are totally smooth and his Rubik’s Cube & coins routines are incredible! I'd so recommend getting this DVD set along with Dan Tong's 2 DVD set (see previous reviews from The Little Magic Shop *grin*) and you will be set to conquer the restaurant market [insert bellowing evil laugh]. Highest recommendation and tremendous value for money!!! ^_^

P.S. The food at the Jailhouse restaurant looks yummy… *tummy grumble*

Cheers,
Ning ^_^

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