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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, so if not, kindly send me a link to the correct section. I am interested to continue watching Penguin Live Lectures via digital download and have bought and watched and enjoyed and learned form many over the years, directly form Penguin Live. They now seem to have raised the price of their Act Series of Penguin Live DVDs to $39.00US after it has aired.
I found the very same digital download available for $399US non the site: https://edir.com I would like to know the following.... 1. is the quality of these digital downloads as good as the quality offered via Penguin Magic? 2. Is it legit for Erdnase Magic store to sell these same digital lectures for such a low price? Is it illegal? Or legal. Any other comments are welcome. Many thanks.
Jonathan
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Matthew Crabtree Special user 611 Posts |
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On Sep 26, 2018, jlevey wrote: I wouldn't trust buying a download that is an in house Penguin production from anyone but Penguin. And I really wouldn't trust a Chinese download site.
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Joe Roberts Special user 860 Posts |
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On Sep 26, 2018, jlevey wrote: Do you seriously need to ask this question? |
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Indeed I do.
Thanks for any polite and helpful insights in advance. Jonathan
Jonathan
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Joe Roberts Special user 860 Posts |
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On Sep 26, 2018, jlevey wrote: That site is all pirated material. |
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Matthew Crabtree Special user 611 Posts |
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On Sep 26, 2018, jlevey wrote: We answered the question. If you are getting an in house Penguin download from a site that is not Penguin, it is a rip off. If you are getting it from a site based in China, not only is it a rip off there is a good chance you might even end up hacked when it is all said and done.
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jlevey Inner circle Montreal, Quebec, Canada 2076 Posts |
Thanks for this clear and helpful explanation Matthew.
I will stick with. Using through Penguin st their regular price and stop looking for a deal. Best wishes. Jonathan
Jonathan
Max & Maxine Entertainment Magicians with a touch of comedy! ___________________________________ www.maxmagician.com www.mindreadershow.com www.monsieurmagic.com |
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Senor Fabuloso Inner circle 1243 Posts |
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On Sep 26, 2018, Joe Roberts wrote: Now your behaving properly. Good for you
No matter how many times you say the wrong thing, it will NEVER be right.
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ace1323 New user CT 20 Posts |
I understand the need to evolve - so while the new 'acts' in general don't seem to be as enjoyable to me - and the higher price point - hoping it succeeds and is of interest to most. I think the content has been lacking over what was contained during the previous 'lecture' series. But as I said, I also understand they have been doing those for a while and eventually need to find a new niche which may allow for some return performers to keep it all going.
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emyers99 Inner circle Columbus, Ohio 4741 Posts |
I liked some of the early “acts” but the last several have been weak IMO. Even Jan’s was lackluster compared to his first lecture. I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning, primarily for the free shipping, but now that the free shipping was taken away and the acts have gotten much weaker, I’m prob going to cancel.
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Tim Cavendish Inner circle 1404 Posts |
This is not the time to cancel -- Dani DaOrtiz is coming up on Dec 16!
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Drtriage Elite user My garden fence has 463 Posts |
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On Nov 19, 2018, emyers99 wrote: That's one of the challenges - matching a superb first lecture (like the difficult second album problem) - based on the first lecture expectations get so hyped up about the second that people seem reticent to come forward and give their honest opinions (especially as Jan himself is very active in the relevant thread). |
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warren Inner circle uk 4138 Posts |
I think the older format was much better value for money with way more material being taught personally I've been very disappointed with the new format.
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Pixelated Veteran user 331 Posts |
I have a few of these and have been a little bit disappointed.
Whilst I have enjoyed some of the effects, I expected more in terms of routining. As its being sold as an Act, I thought that the magicians would have a narrative to their routine, but each one ive seen so far has been what appears to be a series of unrelated effects. The older lecture style definately offered more value for money. |
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Nevets Regular user 140 Posts |
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On Nov 19, 2018, emyers99 wrote: Me too. I think Penguin Lectures have jumped the shark. Alakazam Academy is the way to go. |
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aligator Inner circle Canada 2044 Posts |
I agree. With most of these kinds of things, the best always comes at the start followed by gradual deterioration.
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JackMagic Inner circle 1982 Posts |
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On Nov 20, 2018, Drtriage wrote: What exactly was wrong with it , I saw his first lecture and it was very good |
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academy Veteran user 394 Posts |
It is very unlikely that a working performer would explain his own act with the exception of Shin Lim's 52 shades. This is why you will always find B material on Penguin LIVE ACT.
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