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TheTableTopTrixta Special user 708 Posts |
The Step System, Volume 2
Available from – Many retails or as I did from Lee himself Ok before I get into a review on the actual dvd itself and the effects, I want to quickly mention the service from Lee. I placed an order via facebook, within minutes of me enquiring I had a response, order placed and then another email to update me that the order was on its way, I received the DVD the very next day, brilliant. Now onto the DVD, the thing I LOVE about this project is that there are some simple, workable tricks. My A list material that I use day in day out has been set for many years, its very hard for effects to break into my own set, however 3 of the tricks from this DVD went in right away, they are crafted in a way to obtain great reactions from the audience, they really do have extraordinary power. I like Lee’s thinking, I'm very much from the school of thought which believes that magic should be made simple and direct, the material on this DVD falls into this category. After watching the DVD I was trying some stuff out on my regulars at my weekly residency, it passed the test for sure. There are 8 effects on this DVD (volume 2) The DVD produced very well there is an interview type set up to the whole DVD which goes into great great detail of every effect no stone is left unturned on this one you really get to know the thoughts behind each effect with some great performance tips. Lee explains everything really well and you really are up and running in no time at all, I am going to offer my thoughts on 3 effects in particular, these are in my mind no doubt fantastic 1 – Fifth Element, a great take on the thought of card vanishing from the hands, Brilliant, love love love this one, why? Well its simple, I present it like a game, a challenge I love the clap your hands together as soon as you see your cards bit, really does make for a very interesting performance, ive had people burning my hands on this one and they really have no idea who there thought of card, which they have seen been placed inside their hands ends up in my pocket, Brilliant, workable! 2 – Business Lunch, again a thought of card transpo printed on a business card, again a super clean and direct piece of close up magic which leaves them with that brilliant give away (your details) I am all about self promotion, I generate all my own gigs and have never used an agent, this is a great way to leave your card without them having to ask you for it. Magic and marketing – perfect! 3 – Strike 2, oh my lord you have to see this one, a take on a classic move but done with lighters even on the dvd it looks like camera tricks, perfect for walk around, there eyes will pop out, get this move down and you wont be disappointed, I'm still working on my own way to present this Crazy Cuffs, just think and key to amazement are also great effects well thought out and simple, but I haven’t spent much time working them yet so I wont offer my thoughts apart from they look great. Overall, I have loved this project from a Magician who is clearly more interested in getting max performance out of his magic rather then using knuckle busting moves which only impress yourself! I cant fault this for value for money £17.99 I believe, ok one slight criticism, would have been nice to have a card table or close up matt on the table during the explo’s but that’s really scraping the barrel for a criticism lol Props to Mr Smith, add him on facebook and get your order in! Cheers Ash |
John Carey V.I.P. 1057 Posts |
Watched these yesterday and can tell you that they are crammed with solid,practical and extremely commercial close up. No filler at all and Lee's interaction with his spectators is a lesson in working to real world working conditions.
Highly recommended. John |
Paul S Wingham Inner circle 1378 Posts |
I like the look of lee smith's work. For those who have seen both, which is better, vol 1 or 2.
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Lee Smith Elite user 420 Posts |
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On 2010-04-10 13:16, Paul S Wingham wrote: Hi guys, Thanks so much for the Review and for the kind words, I am overwhelmed that everyone is getting so much from the STEP SYSTEM. Paul, here is a link to the main thread you might get more response here from people that have seen both volumes. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......m=111&54 Thanks again guys, Lee.
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www.facebook.com/walkaboutmagic Effects. STEP SYSTEM vol 1&2, iCandy, iPhone 10, strike 2.2 and lecture notes. All available on my site. |
Paul S Wingham Inner circle 1378 Posts |
Thanks very much. I think I'll just get both, from the reviews I've seen, seems like a good investment.
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