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Larry Jennings - A Private Lesson
Larry Jennings was one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists who ever lived. Over the course of his 64 years, he developed many classic plots in card and coin magic. Lots of Larry's magic has been described in books, videotapes, and DVDs. But, the books often failed to capture the nuances in his work, and he was usually nervous during the shooting of the formal videos and DVDs.
During the early 1970s, Larry left his home in Los Angeles-where he had moved to study with Dai Vernon-and relocated to Lake Tahoe, California, to open his own plumbing business. There he met Louis Falanga, who became Larry's student and friend. One day in Louis' living room, Larry allowed himself to be videotaped describing 12 of his favorite routines:
Jennings' Chop Cup Don Alan's Lump of Coal (LJ. Version) Peripatetic Coins The Chinese Connection (explanation only) Cigarette Manipulations Larry's Linking Ring Routine Coins Through the Table (with Pop-Up Move) L.J. Four Coins Across Coin Through Spectator's Fist Open Travellers Nowhere and Everywhere Again The Visitor This was the perfect setting for Larry-he was relaxed and in his prime, just making a personal video for a friend. The quality is exactly what you'd expect from a 30 year-old home video made in someone's living room, and you can even hear someone frying up some bacon in the background. Considering that great material, we can forgive the technical shortcomings (though the tape-original Beta master-has been put through a state-of-the-art digital clean-up).
At the time, few of the routines on the videotape were in print. It is now a quarter-century later and Larry Jennings has been dead for a decade. Most of the items on the tape were later published, but some details and fine points were inadvertently omitted. Other routines, such as the Linking Rings, Lump Of Coal, Coins Through Table using the Pop-Up Move, were never published. All of the routines are superb examples of the finest in close-up magic and some of these, such as the Chop Cup routine, benefit from the best recorded explanations Jennings gave.
Having had the pleasure of watching a copy of this videotape many times over the years and now, through the generosity of Louis Falanga, you will too. So slip the DVD into your player and step back in time to when Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, men were visiting the moon on a regular basis, and Larry Jennings was knocking'em dead.
- Richard Kaufman
Running Time Approximately 67min
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Larry Jennings was one of the most prolific creators of close-up and card magic the world has ever known. For over 35 years, his name was synonymous with the upper echelon of the magic world. As one of Dai Vernon's foremost students, he created magical effects that have become standards in just about every magician's repertoire. The material on this broadcast-quality video is considered to be Larry's most cherished effects-his most classic material-the magic that has made Larry Jennings one of the most enduring and respected names in all magic. Contains:
The Invisible Palm Three Aces become invisible and travel, one at a time, to join the fourth Ace. It looks like real magic! The Visitor A signed, selected card travels magically back and forth between the red Kings and the black Kings. For the finale, the selection appears face up in the center of the deck. The Homing Card A card mysteriously keeps traveling from the top of the deck to the top of a packet of cards held in the hand. The Mystery Card An unknown mystery card is shown to be in the performer's pocket. A card is selected and signed. The selection is placed between two Jokers and the three-card sandwich is placed onto a spectator's hand. The selection vanishes, leaving the two Jokers behind. The spectator reaches into the performer's pocket and removes the mystery card. It is the signed selection! Impossible A self-working masterpiece wherein a chosen card is found as the spectator deals and spells the word 'impossible.' Ambitious Classic A small packet miracle! The Jennings' Revelation The deck is cut into four piles, the piles are covered with the hands for only a brief moment and an Ace appears on top of each packet. An absolutely breathtaking effect. Ambidextrous Travelers Four cards magically travel to four different pockets-twice! Always Cut the Cards The performer and the spectator work in tandem to cut the four Aces into the deck. Magically, all four Aces end up on top. The Close-Up Illusion An easy-to-do penetration effect wherein a card melts visibly through another card. |
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"An absolute must for all lovers of the poetry of magic." -Dai Vernon
Within this beautifully produced volume you'll find all of the Larry Jennings classics, expertly described and meticulously illustrated. Open Travellers, The Homing Card, Peripatetic Coins, The Visitor, Visual Copper and Silver and so much more. 80 groundbreaking effects in all, ready to find a home in your repertoire.
288 pages, hardbound with dustjacket, with over 440 excellent illustrations by Tom Gagnon and over 90 sleights fully explained to make learning easy.
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Six years in the making, Jennings '67 contains vintage magic with cards by the late Larry Jennings. Under the tutelage of Dai Vernon, Jennings developed many unique routines, which were kept from publication for decades. Seventy of these miracles (including some by Vernon) have been collected in a hardbound book of card magic for everyone from beginner to expert.
Hardbound with dust jacket.
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Three Complete Lessons in Professional Card Presentation
Written by Stephen Minch
Illustrated by Tom Gagnon
The three tricks that constitute this booklet are special in several ways. All three are founded upon classic plots: The Card in Orange, Spectator Finds the Aces, and Cards Across. Larry Jennings has taken these plots and embellished them in some way that harmonizes with their original premise, while enhancing the magical qualities already so strong in each.
The material in these pages sums to to something more than just tricks. There is genuine theater in these constructions. There is also the exceptional craftsmanship for which Mr. Jennings was so well recognized.
Moreover, within the structures of these pieces, there have been worked lessons on expert card-handling and presentation that have wide utility. Should you never perform a one of these tricks (an unhappy thought), you will come away nonetheless with knowledge that will improve your general performance.
These three tricks are prized possessions, tricks that Mr. Jennings held in reserve for his exclusive use. Now they are yours as well.
-Stephen Minch
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With this critically-acclaimed video, you'll learn methods which took thirty years of practice to develop. Effects which rise to new levels of ingenuity and deception. Effects which for years have baffled magicians and laymen alike. Simple, yet highly-original plots; seemingly imposible card probelms solved with elegant mechanics, seamless sleight-of-hand, and synthesized with naturalness and humor. Best of all, you'll be in the audience as Larry devastates a crowd in the Close-Up Gallery of The Magic Castle. It's your chance to witness card work of legendary expertise, performed live and under fire. Here then, is a performance for all time-and the diabolical methods which made it all possible. Contains:
Cannibal Kings The classic plot, with multiple vanish endings. Sucker Punch A red herring throws them off until the last possible moment. Oil & Water This time, the spectator helps mix the cards. Baffling. Card Up Spectator's Sleeve Unbelievable bar or walk-around effect. Quick, invisible, direct. Tips on the Top-Card Cover Pass Distilled from decades of experience. Tips on The Gambler's Cop One of Larry's most deceptive moves. Aces for Experts A new, seamless handling of Vernon's Slow-Motion Aces. Outstanding Triumph A brilliant improvement that will change this effect forever. Nothing Yet Aces Four randomly touched cards change to Aces. Very magical. Twisting the Aces with a Twist More logical than ever, with a beautiful clean-up. Flawed Transposition A one-at-a-time transposition, with an unforgettable ending. LarRoy Reverse A collaboration with Roy Walton. Estimated Toss A great control. A killer finish. Deck to Pocket A clean and diabolical card to pocket.Guess the finale. Single Cup & Ball Start with nothing. End with nothing. In-between, a classic. A Live Performance at The Magic Castle Arguably the best lesson on the tape. Includes: Four Card Retention,Quadruple Coincidence, Open Travellers, and Ladies' Looking Glass. |
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This Manuscript is a collection of some of Larry Jenning's best effects.
Contents Include:
Up In Smoke
Any four-of-a kind is removed from the deck. The magician blows a puff of smoke toward the cards, causing them to instantly vanish. The missing cards are then immediately produced from four different pockets.
A Handy Transformation
A card is selected and returned to the deck. Four cards are shown and this packet is placed between the spectator's hands as the magician explains that he will cause the selected card to appear between the cards he is holding. However, when the spectator separates his hands he is surprised to find not five cards, but only one-the selection.
Estimated Toss
Offering to give a demonstration of estimation a card is selected and returned to the deck. The top card of the deck is removed and, using estimation, the magician attempts to toss it into the deck next to the selection. However, when the card adjacent to the tossed-in card is displayed, it is not the selection. Snatching victory from defeat, the tossed-in card is turned over to reveal that it has magically changed into the selection.
Oil And Water
The classic plot of red and black cards magically separating, culminating with a surprise finish.
K.J.V. Oil And Water
Larry's favorite oil and routine combining the ideas of Ray Kosby, Dai Vernon, and himself.
Flawed Transposition
The magician offers to demonstrate a new trick, but mentions that it does have a flaw. The four kings are placed on the table while the magician holds onto the four aces. One at a time, the kings change places with the aces until the magician is holding the four kings. Reminding the audience about the flaw in the trick, the tabled packet is shown to also consist of four kings as the magician announces the trick's weakness-'It takes eight kings to do the trick.'
New Outstanding Triumph
Larry's stand-up version of the classic Dai Vernon effect employing his clever riffle display.
Tahoe Triumph
Larry's approach to Bill Simon's Four Packet Shuffle.
Hip Pocket Prediction
A spectator freely selects any card to act as a prediction. Another card is now selected, noted, and replaced while the deck is out of the magician's sight. The prediction card is now revealed and its value accurately locates the selection.
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