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sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
As many of you know, Don recently sold the rights to his "Svengali Pitch" video to David Alexander. David has now issued a "revised edition" of the original video in a 2-disc DVD set, with an extra hour of an interview with Don. There is also an accompanying booklet, "The Svengali Pitchman's Handbook."
I just received my copy of the DVD and accompanying booklet, and I will say that David has done a wonderful job of preserving and enhancing Don's video and his legacy. The booklet is also great, it contains Don's original word-for-word Svengali Pitch, color photos of various pitch joints, Don's schematic for a portable pin-type pitch table, and his template for the Two-Card Monte sleeve. I shouldn't really comment on the rest of the booklet, since it consists of an article that "Yours Truly" originally wrote and submitted last year to Stan Allen at Magic Magazine. When I heard that David was putting together a new Svengali Pitch package, and I hadn't heard from Stan, I offered the manuscript to David. He has done a very neat job of formatting it in booklet form, and if he changed or deleted anything, I didn't notice it. But I will say that anyone who is interested in the Svengali Pitch would be insane not to purchase this DVD/booklet package. Aside from the fact that they would probably make their entire purchase back in under a month, they would receive "the real work" on the Svengali Pitch, and would be able to hit the ground running, as they say. Don's video doesn't have fancy optical wipes and fades, multiple cameras or rock music over the titles like some of the new magic DVD's. But what it does have -- in spades -- is a clear, concise explanation of the Svengali Pitch, an effective way to learn the pitch quickly and accurately, and almost everything else you need to know to execute it properly and effectively. It was my pleasure and privilege to be able to add my thoughts and experiences to this project, but it is really Don's baby from start to finish. I see a hand in back, I know you want one sir . . . just keep your hand up and we'll get to you as soon as we can . . . another over here and another over there . . . at this price they won't last, so pick one up today! Be the first in YOUR neighborhood to amaze all your friends, and fatten your wallet at the same time . . . life is not a dress rehearsal, folks, so don't let this great opportunity pass you by! Seriously, for anyone seriously interested in the Svengali or Magic Worm pitches, this is the one to buy. Get it and get going -- the fall street festivals and Xmas Bazaars are booking now!! SETH
"Watch the Professor!!" -- Al Flosso (1895-1976)
"The better you are, the closer they watch" -- Darwin Ortiz, STRONG MAGIC |
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Kim Elite user 406 Posts |
I had already purchased all 3 dvds from Don just before he sold the rights to David.
I almost wish I had waited,but then again, I'm glad I didn't. |
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Red Neck Magician Regular user Down Yonder 190 Posts |
Does anyone know David's web site address?
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sideshowsam New user I see you staring at my 86 Posts |
Try
dondriver.net ./sam |
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Red Neck Magician Regular user Down Yonder 190 Posts |
Thanks for the help Sam.
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truesoldier Inner circle 1191 Posts |
Anyone Know where I can order this from, or at least contact Don Driver so that I can order this direct.
Any help would really be appreciated. Many Thanks |
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Rod Pringle Special user 543 Posts |
Hello trusoldier;
Try School For Scoundrels, Don's Svengali Pitch DVD is being sold through them. Contact Chef Anton at http://www.chefanton.com ROD |
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Trusoldier,
Here is a better link. http://www.chefanton.com/scoundrelsstore/whats_new.htm scroll down. David Alexandra that bought the rights to all my DVDs last spring died suddenly just before Christmas.We are waiting to see what his widow is going to do with them. Thanks for asking. Don |
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sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Looks like Whit is only offering the original DVD at this point, not the newer two-disc set that David had put together, with the booklet that accompanies it. Hopefully the Alexander set/booklet will be available in the future. SETH
"Watch the Professor!!" -- Al Flosso (1895-1976)
"The better you are, the closer they watch" -- Darwin Ortiz, STRONG MAGIC |
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truesoldier Inner circle 1191 Posts |
Thanks Guys, Your help is truly appreciated.
I'm really looking forward to studying this DVD Thanks Again |
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silksock Regular user 105 Posts |
I am looking at buying the dvd from Whit. Before I do does anyone know if the 2 disc set that David was going to sell will it be on the market any time soon?
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
Silksock,
I don't see that happing anytime soon so you might as well go buy it from Whit. Don |
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sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Silksock, the extra DVD in the Alexander edition is nice to have, but it's not essential for understanding and learning the Svengali Pitch. Many of us learned just from Don's single DVD, and we are doing just fine!
So go with the original one-disc version from Whit, get yourself a gross of Svengali Decks, and get going! SETH
"Watch the Professor!!" -- Al Flosso (1895-1976)
"The better you are, the closer they watch" -- Darwin Ortiz, STRONG MAGIC |
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Jon-O the Great Elite user 493 Posts |
Better get 2 gross--it's cheaper!
Jon |
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silksock Regular user 105 Posts |
Thanks for all of the help.
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slyhand Inner circle Good ole Virginia 1908 Posts |
Does the dvd have more than just the pitch? Does it explain where you should pitch, how the to set up your area and other details other then the pitch?
Thanks
I am getting so tired of slitting the throats of people who say that I am a violent psychopath.
Alec |
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
I cover the pitch,the joint and how to make one, where to book etc.I'm sure some other guys here will fill you in even better.
Hope this helped. Don |
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sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Slyhand, Don's DVD is more than enough to get you up and running, it covers all the basics.
The version of Don's Svengali Pitch DVD issued by the late David Alexander had an optional $20 booklet with several articles (including one by yours truly and other contributions from other folks on this BB) containing additional information about setting up a joint, PA systems, tents, banners and other flash items, bookings, table fees and so forth. But unfortunately we don't know when, if ever, that booklet will be available again, due to David's recent and unexpected death. But as Don says, if you use the search function on this section of the Magic Café, you will find plenty of the same sort of information. Plus, we're always ready to help if needed, and so is Don, who is the Grand Master of the Svengali Pitch, as far as I'm concerned. SETH
"Watch the Professor!!" -- Al Flosso (1895-1976)
"The better you are, the closer they watch" -- Darwin Ortiz, STRONG MAGIC |
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DonDriver Inner circle 1790 Posts |
"Don, who is the Grand Master of the Svengali Pitch" Please...Several guys here are as good as I have ever been and maybe even better now.Aren't you Seth...smile
Don |
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sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Thanks for the kind words, Don -- but I'm just a "weekend warrior" and a 40-miler at best. Jon-O and Alex are probably running rings around me as I write this!
As the regulars here know, you did the Svengali Pitch day in and day out for years, working all the biggest State Fairs, festivals and top spots. Your tag line, "I'm with it," says it all. There's just no comparison!! And as the guys on this BB also know, you also happen to be one of the most generous and helpful people I have ever met, sharing information and tips that took you years to acquire. Hey, if it wasn't for you and your DVD, I'd probably still be trying to figure out how to hook up and work those Magic Worms! SETH
"Watch the Professor!!" -- Al Flosso (1895-1976)
"The better you are, the closer they watch" -- Darwin Ortiz, STRONG MAGIC |
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