Johnny Thompson is one of the last of the living legends in his era. There is only on Vernon, Miller, Elmsley, Jennings, Marlo, and only one Thompson. Fortunately, ten years ago Johnny documented FOUR VOLUMES and nearly his entire close-up repertoire. This is a collection of private magic lessons from one of the formative figures in our art. it boggles the mind how these volumes are not in the collection of EVERY serious magician. Now, here's the really great news: we can now offer the complete collection as a download. You can finally enjoy this material on the go, on your computer, or just about anywhere.
Here's a peak of what you will see on each volume:
Volume One
Balls & Net (Silent Mora - Dai Vernon) - Johnny explains the current thinking behind this classic effect.
Coins Through Table (Al Baker) - A compilation of Baker, Vernon and Slydini.
Han Ping Chien Coin Trick(Han Ping Chien) - Johnny describes a palms-up version of the Chinese classic.
Winged Silver (Dai Vernon) - The Professor's method for the classic Coins Across.
Copper & Silver Transposition(Dai Vernon) - Vernon's handling of this classic is completely explained.
Vanishing Glass (Glass Through Table) (Max Matini) - The Malini routine is combined with a clever T. Nelson Downs subtlety.
Benson's Bowl Routine (Roy Benson) - Benson's version of the classic Cups and Balls.
Matching the Cards (Leipzig's Opener) (Dai Vernon) - Exactly as presented by the Professor.
Automatic Aces (Birds of a Feather) (Hofzinser) - Thompson's routine for the classic commonly referred to as MacDonald's Aces.
Volume Two
The Travelers - Card in Envelope (Dai Vernon - Paul Le Paul) - Vernon's handling, completely explained.
Triumph (Dai Vernon) - A demonstration of the Strip-Out Shuffle method that the Professor actually used when he performed the effect.
The Endless Chain (George Blake) - A three-phase routine based on material from the Blake manuscript.
Vernon Poker Deal (Dai Vernon) - The routine includes an explanation of the Zarrow Shuffle.
The Cap & Pence (Nate Leipzig) - Classic rendition of Leipzig's Pride.
Mental Card Miracle (Princess Card Trick) (Harry Harper/Dai Vernon) - A full description of the Jacob Daley version of this classic.
Volume Three
The BiddleTrick (Eimer Biddle / Alex Elmsley / Ed Marlo) - A routine and handling based on the original Biddle effect.
Malini Card Stab (Max Malini) - A quick and direct method for the Malini classic that is performed on a working surface that can be found in just about everybody's home.
Koran Medallion (Al Koran) - The Medallion remains in full view throughout the entire presentation.
Heads Up - A mental effect utilizing borrowed coins.
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind(Dai Vernon) - The Professor's classic mental card mystery.
Phantom Cigarette (Manuel) - Manuel, Master of the Mighty Dollar's technique for this classic cigarette effect is fully described.
Spellbound (Dai Vernon) - Vernon's classic routine with some additions.
Presto Chango (Thomas Beardon) - A highly commercial walk-around routine that ends with a very clean, in-their-hands version of the Copper & Silver transformation.
Coin In Bottle - Thompson's routine for this classic is loaded with subtleties.
3 Ball Routine (John Scarne / Oscar Pladic) - As taught to John by Oscar Pladic.
No Body Load Livestock Production (Tony Marks) - The best non-body load production ever devised.
Volume Four
Cups & Balls (Malini / Miller / Gayot / Bosco / Vernon / Daley) - Johnny performs and explains his entire routine.
Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon) - The Professor's story-themed classic.
Color Changing Knife - Thompson's routine is simple, direct and concludes with an unexpected third color change.
Color Changing Deck (Henry Christ / Paul Curry) - A complete explanation of Paul Curry's commercial routine for the Christ classic.
In-Depth Interview With Michael Ammar - Michael Ammar conducts an in-depth interview with Johnny Thompson.
Plus Hear stories about Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon, Max Malini and nights at the Castle. Johnny shares his advice on how to be a good magician.
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