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mattisdx Inner circle 1614 Posts |
I'm considering picking up John Bannons 2 DvD's over at MagicProShop but I've never encountered any of Bannon's material. From what I hear it's good, but some people exaggerate. On the other hand, Osterlinds DvDs deserve every bit of compliments with 4 great DvDs. So to those of you familiar with Bannon's stuff, are these 2 DvDs worth it ?
Thanks ! Matt |
Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
John's Impossibilia book is fantastic and these DVD's are awesome. John is kind of a corny performer, but a brillaint performer/inventor. There's something for everyone on these.
Chris
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
S2000magician Inner circle Yorba Linda, CA 3465 Posts |
Smoke and Mirrors is arguably a better book than Impossibilia. If the I DVD has the same material as the I VHS video, then it has material from both books, it provides a better presentation for Return of the Magnificent Seven than the one in the book, and is quite good. I've never seen the S & M DVD, but it seems a good risk actuarially.
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fonda57 Inner circle chicago 3078 Posts |
Bannon's stuff is terrific.
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alexhui Inner circle Hong Kong 1956 Posts |
From my little knowledge about Bannon, his materials are so good! Get both of them and you will enjoy learning and performing them!
Alex
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korttihai_82 Inner circle Finland 1880 Posts |
Both of the tapes are very good. The otherone, that has also close-up material is slightly better. the other tape has just card tricks. The only problem with these tapes are the spectators. There is just two spectator and they are magicians wifes who are totally bored seeing tricks and they don´t have any reactions to any tricks, really... The tricks are very very strong in real world situations.
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matinex Regular user San Jose, CA 108 Posts |
I liked the S&M DVD better than Impossibilia. Tattoo You and New Jack City seem worth the price on their own.
Bannon is a good developer of tricks, but his performing style is... laid back, to be generous. I'm a David Regal kind of guy who appreciates energy and enthusiasm in the patter. If you're still considering whether to buy, I would suggest buying one and seeing if you like it first. -Dave |
bumbleface Elite user 434 Posts |
Let's just say that Lee Asher's favorite video is "Impossibilia". 'Nuff said.
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Pavlo Veteran user Poland 306 Posts |
Go for'em.
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Ricky B Regular user Northern California 172 Posts |
I have both tapes and both books. I am thinking about buying the DVDs and selling the tapes.
--Rick |
shahin New user Germany 92 Posts |
Good solid card magic,"Timely Departure" and "Play it straight" are my favorite Bannon effects!
Shahin |
Dougini Inner circle The Beautiful State Of Maine 7130 Posts |
Hello!
Yep, me too! Got both VHS, and would buy the DVD's in a heartbeat...classic stuff done his way, plus Tattoo You...man...that's reason alone to carry a d/b, if ya know whudda mean... Vacuum Packed...great one...New Jack City...well, just get 'em, and you can be sure you won't waste your money! Doug |
Dbzkid999 Elite user Canada 407 Posts |
Impossibilia has my favorite Triumph routine.
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wespetty Regular user Georgia 139 Posts |
I agree that Bannon comes up with great material. Most (if not all of his stuff) is very strong, practical material for the real world. I own both VHS tapes and both of his books (when is he ever going to come out with another?). Personally, I like the element of variety that is found in Impossibilia (both the tape and book), but Smoke and Mirrors is also good. If you prefer more focus on card material then try Smoke and Mirrors (31 effects, of which 27 are cards).
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zur Special user California 671 Posts |
Now if they could only reprint smoke and mirrors!
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Review King Eternal Order 14446 Posts |
Bannon's DVD's contain KILLER material. Don't hesitate to get them.
"Of all words of tongue and pen,
the saddest are, "It might have been" ..........John Greenleaf Whittier |
Shikina Loyal user Los Angeles 260 Posts |
The best thing that I can say about Impossibilia is that it was the first video I ever saw where I finished watching the material and thought to myself- "I want to perform every trick that I just saw".
To be fair, I was somewhat dissapointed with Smoke and Mirrors. I loved the book, and the video was mostly solid, but I couldn't help feeling a little let down considering that Mr. Bannon had recently railed against the overabundance of sandwich routines in the into to the book, but then proceeded to include TWO sandwich routines on the video. There is still some killer material on the set, but I feel like Impossibilia is the true 'must-have'. |
M Pitcher Elite user Around the block 432 Posts |
Killer stuff !
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Kjellstrom Inner circle Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe 5203 Posts |
I have seen Johns videos and they are full with quality card magic.
Johns web: http://www.johnbannonmagic.com/ I hope he will release a new DVD with effects from his new book: Dear Mr. Fantasy. |
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