
Shipping Note: The full package is 6 lbs of shipping weight. The cost to ship will be: Cost of shipping via Priority Mail less $6.00. I DO NOT make money on shipping, ever! I don't calculate the cost of storage, work putting the orders together, running to Post Office, etc. That's the 'Handling' that frequently UPS the shipping cost. On really heavy orders I just don't want to lose a ton of money either. All very best, Brad
WELL!!! I have finally seen the first 4 DVD's myself and they are ....... WONDERFUL! This is KILLER, First Class material and I can't wait to see the other 5! Just on the basis of the first 4 I can give this my Highest Recommendation. For the most part the material is fairly easy to do...BUT...the Effects are just simply magical! This is something you will love. -Brad
As noted in my email I contacted a LONG TIME friend at the exclusive supplier for this item before it came out. I have learned over the years that I can trust him to give me the REAL scoop on any product I ask about. Here's what he said in reply to my question about True Astonishment:
"It's AMAZING... everything from production to material is unbelievable. The box is a beautiful wooden box. It has a dial in the front - when you turn it it shows TA for True Astonishment and when you turn it upside down it says PH. That locks/unlocks the box. There is a prop for each of the 9 DVDs... cards, the TA pen, etc. There are over 40 cookies/Easter eggs on the DVDs with interviews (Blaine, PH, Ammar, etc.), tricks, weird things, etc. These are SO good Brad." - Mr. X
True Astonishment Box Set (9 DVDs and props)
by Paul Harris
Imagine that thrill when you were a kid and got your first bike, your first dog, your first car. Imagine the thrill you got when you read the early Paul Harris books or the Art of Astonishment books. These are all moments you will never forget. You'll get that same feeling as you take a journey through Paul Harris' True Astonishments.
True Astonishments will be Paul Harris' current, definitive, and final legacy. This is a monumental project of the highest caliber from the production to the material... it's simple, elegant, practical, and beautiful. True Astonishments is one of the most important projects to be released in the last 30 years.
With the True Astonishments Collector's set you will get:
* 9 DVDs in three fold cases with elegant images and artwork to inspire.
* Material ranging from exciting new creations by Paul and friends to groundbreaking work on many Paul Harris classic effects.
* Effects with cards, coins, bills, business cards, lighters, bottles, leafs, buttons, oranges, and so much more.
* Interviews with David Blaine, Eric Mead, Michael Ammar, Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride, Mac King, Chuck Martinez, Looy Simonoff,. and with Paul himself.
* Secret props to help create cutting edge astonishments.
* In addition to the jam packed reputation making content contained within, you'll also find yourself twisting along secret passageways filled with hidden treasures. In OVER 40 hidden cookies throughout the DVDs you'll discover amazing bonus effects, interviews, and footage just waiting to be found.
* Performances and teachings by Bro Gilbert, Wayne Houchin, Jeff McBride, Cheng Lin, Andrew Gerard, and other top creators and performers.
* PHoote Notes for most effects which is Paul discussing his thoughts, ideas, tips, and added handlings for each effect.
* The TA Pen which will revolutionize the way you think about magic with dollar bills.
* Truly astonishing effects, interviews, philosophy and beautiful landscapes, all specially shot in the rain forest of a tiny beach town on the coast of British Columbia. The live performances include a cast of friendly dogs, walks in the wilderness, weird PH tidbits and a glut of local beauties who experience the True Astonishments.
* You'll find this all packaged in a beautiful, custom made wooden puzzle box designed by one of the world's leading puzzle box makers which will handsomely and proudly display this important collector's set
Be part of the most important project to come along during your time in magic - Paul Harris' True Astonishments..
Here is a peek into True Astonishments:
DVD 1
Twilight Angels: Wayne Houchin performs a beautiful rendition of this classic PH effect. Paul has said repeatedly that this may BE his all time favorite effect.
Backlash 2: Paul and TA director Bro Gilbert took one of one of the most popular effects from the Art Of Astonishment books tore it apart, rebuilt it from the ground up and pumped up the ending till it explodes.
New Leaf: Another ingenious organic piece of strange from Paul and Bro. This new version of Leaf moves into the spectator's hands completely, and with a simple rubbing, everything becomes whole again. The next time you're in the middle of the woods and someone asks to see something magical you've got a lifetime supply of props and a beautiful little moment to share.
Cheng's Change: This is mind-blowing. Perform Zapped! with normal cards. Five cards visually morph into fine different cards right under their noses. Did we mention NO GIMMICKS?
Big Tiny: A spectator's signature reassembles itself and multiplies in their hands. They honest-to-god truly mix up the cards and then the ink morphs into their name.
DVD 2
The New Las Vegas Leaper: Ok, this is so brilliant and so simple! Basically, you do the original PH routine with some new touches and add a whole new twist to end on. You'll kick yourself for not having thought of it.
Tubular: Paul's impromptu miracle where two signed bills impossibly morph into one bill with both names... all in the spectator's hands.
Cheng's Riser: The card visually and slowly rises towards the top. Then with barely a wave of the hand it melts right through to the very top. No gimmicks, just beautiful methodology.
Growing Card by Tomoyuki Shimmura: This bizarre piece of strange happens in full view. A card visibly squishes out of shape as it slowly stretches and grows to twice its size in full view. Beautifully performed and taught by Robert Smith.
DVD 3
Casanova Inc: Steve Haynes contributes two streamlined elegant handlings of his breakthrough Casanova Concept with business cards.
Half Moon Trading Company: Paul has devised a brand new principle that is guaranteed to expand your mind using a normal card case and a borrowed imagination.
Half Moon Voodoo: A new re-wired version of Guy Hollingsworth's Voodoo Card that ups the happy and glad quotient. You can show the deck freely before the start of the trick. There's nothing to find.
Pack of Lies: A brand new look at the PH Vanishing Deck. Bro's knock-out handling will forever change how we vanish our decks.
Solid with Happy Ending: Paul's completely new method for the classic Solid Deception. The deck goes solid just like before but this time the cards happily undo themselves.
DVD 4
Dr. Fun: After over forty attempts Paul finally nailed this biggie that has all the impact of Deep Astonishment and The Anything Deck, except you can use ANY deck. Imagine the emotional impact when you are able to predict the happiest moment of someone's life!
Name Dropper: A spectator is able to mysteriously and visually print her own name.
Lubor's Lens: This is the definitive work on Reality Twister. For everyone out there who just couldn't figure out the right presentation for this, the wait is over. Along with a brand new presentation, you get your very own Lubor's Lens included with the set.
Naked Strange: Paul's immaculate gimmickless, impromptu version of Strange Travelers. Simple, powerful and true.
Gerard's Warp: Andrew Gerard adds a new psychological twist and turn to Card Warp that left Paul and Bro speechless. Andrew warped their minds so thoroughly, they had to go back to the tape and re-examine what they thought had happened.
DVD 5
Transcendental Bar Bet: Transcendental Bar Bet: This is the PH completely hands off, in your face (and on the table), card vanish. Oh yeah, the deck is completely normal and you never touch it during the vanish. The spectator actually vanishes the card herself.
Extraordinary Proof: Andrew Gerard is back with a self-working Stop masterpiece that leave your holding your favorite spectator's hand. All you have to do is show up and deal.
Tensegrity: Patrick Snowden's strange improbably balanced card sculptures have been pumped up to a new gravity-defying level. Can be done anywhere, surrounded, etc. A true piece of strange that leaves one dangling from the crumbling edge.
Reswindled: PH's hand picked choice as the definitive version of Reset. Caleb Wiles has come up with the real work. The two piles never touch and he's added a fully integrated big finish!
DVD 6
Smoking Eye: This beautiful feature PH creation with a couple of signed examined matches was inspired by Paul's kid sister Janet when, after surgery, wisps of smoke began coming out of her eyeball.
The Weirdling: Michael Weber has taken a stack of those coffee cards you get at your favorite local java joint and flipped them inside out. Comes with your own special coffee cards.
Ripped and Fryed: Charlie Frye has come up with the most incredible Torn And Restored Technology to date! Whether you play with this in the mirror or on the town, you will love doing this!
Cellmates: Meet your soulmate!. She gets your number, you get hers and you both share plenty of laughs along the way. Cellmates is Paul's no-pressure romance inducer with a no-worry ending that puts the odds in your favor.
DVD 7
Water Trap: Bro Gilbert's unimaginably cool new approach to Doug Bennett's signed- coin- in- matchbook plot. A genuine breakthrough new method that allows you to improv the prep with a normal matchbook in ten seconds!
Dunn's Deal: Shaun Dunn presents his version of Galaxy. This time, the spectator is shuffling her whole way through the entire effect. Just when they think it's all over... you tell her to shuffle again.
Invisible Palm by Wayne Houchin: You've seen the video of Wayne performing this for years, now learn all the finesse and handling he's brought to this PH classic.
Truly Screwed: This is the new and improved Improv Screwed Deck. Incredibly visual and a treat for your fingers. And the really screwy thing here, is the worse you do the key move here the better it looks.
DVD 8
Belly Button: This is Paul's unbelievable brainstorm for doing card through window with a campaign-type button.. using the spectator's own shirt as the window!
SOS: Paul's new version of Color Stunner is more streamlined, simplified and simply a better more joyous thing.
Muscle Bend: A borrowed coin bend that starts and ends with empty hands. Involves a mystery "organic ungimmicked gimmick" that will change the way you bend coins forever.
Unstable Label: Andrew Gerard's "Label to Inside of Bottle" with no palming or gimmicks. Perform with a normal bottle in a moment's notice.
DVD 9
TA Pen. Having fun yet? This 9th and final DVD includes a special PH custom gimmick which will not be available separately for quite a while.
What is the TA pen? It's a new gimmick that makes immaculately clean bill changes, switches, and animations. Everything about the pen is self-contained and can even be handled and used as a normal pen by spectators.
If you thought this is all enough to keep you busy for a couple of years, you'd be right. But there is one last final thing on DVD 9: Paul's very own Angel Cake.
Angel Cake is....a slightly troubling once-in-a-lifetime principle. This slice of ph cake almost definitely will give you some sleepless nights contemplating the philosophical implications of this karmically loaded astonishment.
Angel Cake is...a brand new theory in bill changes that allows you to....well, you'll just have to find out for yourself.
Paul Harris' True Astonishments... the truth is finally out!
Other products in the category REALLY, REALLY NEW ADDS:
Amazing Mystical Vanishing Bandana by Robert Haas -- Click HERE for a VIDEO DEMO!!!BRAD'S NOTE: Below is the ad copy from the supplier. Along with the excellent demo video above it really tells the story. For some years I have had request after request for the BANDANA/BANANA trick I was unable to get any of the various versions that have been put out on the market. Although this one is by the far the most expensive I truly believe it is also the best I have seen to date. This is a superior package. Not the least of the additions is that the recordings come in both male and female voice! If you are looking for a fun and easy bit of comedy magic and you have the performance chops to make this baby go I encourage you to give this consideration. Take care..... Brad BurtThe vanishing Bandana is without a
doubt one of the funniest magic routines you will ever perform, and now
it's completely updated for the times...We've redone it, and redone it
right! Check out some of the amazing new additions we added to this
classic of magic!EffectYou explain to the
audience that you subscribe to the Magic Trick Of The Month Club and
that you just received a new magic trick in the mail and you were so
excited about sharing it with them you haven't even opened it yet. You
open the shipping box and remove a CD. You put the CD in your CD player
and turn up the volume loud enough for everyone in the audience to
hear. After a short music introduction, a voice explains that this is
"The Lesson of the Amazing, Mystical, Vanishing Bandana." The voice
tells you that you need two props for this trick. The first is a large
dark colored square cloth and the second is a yellow bandana. After
hearing these words, you reach into the shipping box and bring out a
piece of dark fabric and a yellow BANANA, not a yellow bandana. The
voice continues to explain that this lesson is about "palming" and
instructs you to fold up the yellow bandana and vanish it in the dark
square of fabric. You really . . .
Deep 3 by Bro Gilbert (DVD and Deck) -- Maybe the best way to start is to have you just watch the demonstration video. Ingnore the goofy opening and watch for the final effect. If you are a close-up table or walk around performer this will be a hit! CLICK HERE FOR DEMOI honestly didn't think I could do better than what the supplier had already written, except to put on my own 'seal of approval'. This is a clever practical little pocket miracle the effect of which will stay with folks for a long time. It does what all the best close-up magic does: It personalizes the routine and effect to the audience. Highly recommended. - Brad BurtHere's the EFFECT:You show off two exotic antique Jokers that you carry in your bicycle deck for good luck.You
then ask a special someone to take a walk down memory lane as they
remember their very first kiss... and the name of the lucky person
behind those lips. It could be any name... but let's say the name
happens to be Bro Gilbert.Now, with empty hands, you cleanly
spread through the facedown bicycle deck, revealing the two lucky
antique jokers from a moment ago. She removes the two jokers and
discovers a bold black letter drawn on each of their backs... a B and a
G. The initials of the first person she ever kissed!And yes, just like deep astonishment, it works with any name.It starts with a memory... and ends with a miracle.Bro Gilbert has merged two classics of magic into one of the most ingenious decks of our time. Deep 3
is nearly self-working and exceptionally clean in handling. You can
show the backs and faces of normal bicycle cards and your spectator
removes the two lucky jokers herself. With Deep 3 in your pocket, you'll be constantly set (and re-set) for an intimate miracle, or a showstopper for a formal performance. Manufactured with a red bicycle deck, Deep 3
includes custom vintage "lucky lady jokers" with high-contrast backs so
your hand-written letters show up clearly close-up or in . . .
Powerball 60 -- Hello! Brad Burt here and have I got a KILLER new item whether you are a Mentalist or Magician. It's called Powerball 60 by Richard Sanders and Bill Abbott. I HAVE one and I'm performing it and, well, it's a BLAST! In a second I'll let you read the ad copy which is perfectly right on the money. But, I wanted to preface what you are about to read wth my 'read' on this wonderful new item. Get it! You will have a blast. The tickets look EXACTLY like real Lotto Tickets. The method is as old as the hills, but here you are getting it in a version that really SELLS! One of the strongest points in the presentation is that the tickets can be placed FACE DOWN during the working!!! O.k., here is the down and dirty:The EASIEST, most PRACTICAL MINDREADING effect EVER! EFFECT:Have
a spectator think of any number between 1 and 60 and to imagine that
number as their secret winning lottery number. For fun, hand them your
used scratch tickets and ask them to see how many winners they would
have had.By this simple action alone...YOU NOW KNOW THE EXACT NUMBER THEY ARE THINKING OF!
SIMPLE TO DO!
100% ACCURATE EVERYTIME.
INSTANTLY REPEATABLE as many times as you want with DIFFERENT NUMBERS every time!
No sleight of hand. The tickets do all the work for you!
Completely EXAMINABLE.
Nothing to replace. Use this over and over.
Finally a magic prop THAT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE A MAGIC PROP!POWERBALL 60 is the perfect covert tool to throw into your wallet.No need for peeks, impressions or special wallets.With Powerball 60, the tickets do all the work for you.With
the simple and natural action of asking the spectator to see how many
winning tickets they would have had, your very special set of Powerball
60 tickets will openly reveal to you any number from 1 to 60 that the
spectator is thinking of. What's fantastic about the method is
that it is so natural that even the most observant spectator will have
no . . .
The Pro Viper III by Terry Lunceford -- NOTE: It's Wednesday the 6th of May......Terry tells me that Vipers will be ready in the next 5-10 days. Man, Oh man, Oh man! The Pro Viper is back and it's better than ever! Each unit is still hand assembled and crafted by Terry. The remote is a little slicker than last time....but, essentially this IS the Pro Viper 2...it's you can now get one! Remember Terry has not made a Viper for a number of years despite the continued demand.I can hardly think of a Parlor/Stage trick that I
like better than my friend Terry Lunceford's PRO VIPER Snake Basket
routine. It is simply a killer, visual, commercial piece of magic that
comes with a hilarious comedy routine to boot! YOU are in control
of exactly when the unit triggers! It uses the latest in high tech remote systems to give you perfect and
total control of the trick.
Here is the basic routine (Remember the video supplied with your Viper
has Terry doing his routine at the Magic Castle in Hollywood...and it
IS great!): A spectator is asked to come up on stage. She is asked to
select a card and SIGN the card. The card is mixed back into the deck
and the deck is placed openly next to a small basket on a table center
stage. You now engage in some comedy byplay which leads to a colorful
custom made spring snake leaping from the basket with the SELECTED AND
SIGNED CARD IN IT'S MOUTH!!! It REALLY is the signed card! Card can be
removed and handed to your assistant. This is a very strong and
entertaining routine that can be made to work with almost any audience
type.
Here is a Link to TWO "YouTube" videos of differing interpretations of the Viper... The first in particular is simply funnier than a hundred Gerbils on a kitchen table.......er, you get the idea: Click HERE now! The routine is supplied on a DVD and is FILLED with humor and well thought out bits of business. One of the things that I have looked for over the years are FULLY realized routines . . .
Tarantula by Yigal Mesika -- From Brad: Hello! If you ever thought that the I.T.R.(Invisible Thread Reel) was cool....well, the Tarantula is to the I.T.R. what an Atomic Submarine is to a canoe! Gang, this thing simply rocks. I have been a big fan of Yigal's for many years now, but he's outdone himself. This is a FABULOUS piece of magic apparatus at what I think is an amazingly low price. When you see the incredible care and genius that went into it's construction you will know exactly what I mean. - Brad
********************************************************Want to see a DEMO? Click Here....Next, here is the ad copy from the maker himself. It has the full scoop:
Check this out:
You’re in a normal setting – maybe a coffee shop, a classroom, even a party. You borrow a friend’s ring and hold it very fairly – nothing to hide. Suddenly, you give it a gentle horizontal spin and slowly move your hands away – the ring is now floating. Imagine that it continues to spin – without you touching it! The ring hovers up and down above your hand, from one hand to another, and slowly lands on your own finger! Now get this: You instantly repeat it, and end up with the ring floating onto the spectator’s own finger! Sounds impossible? Believe it or not, it’s easy to master! This levitation has it all. It’s fun, mysterious, edgy, and leaves a strong emotional impact.
The Tarantula is a unique gimmick that has shattered the conventional wisdom of what reels look like and accomplish. This stealth utility allows you to easily master levitation and animation for any situation. You can fearlessly perform completely surrounded with the Tarantula, and the preparation only takes a second. Literally, you have the power at your fingertips, and can show your hands empty at any time. (Brad's Note: Yes, you can....even though the "T" is actually concealed in one of your hands!) The Tarantula allows you to perform countless effects that have never been seen or done before. The Tarantula . . .
Heirloom -- Want to SEE a DEMONSTRATION OF HEIRLOOM??? Just Click HERE!!!
Brad's Update: Over time I have come to believe that Heirloom is one of the finest tricks ever released. It takes the trick Kolassal Killer and REVS IT UP to OVERDRIVE! Do not over look the Heirloom Wallet that is specially designed and custom made just for this wonderful piece of truly stunning magic. -Brad Burt
Imagine an effect that packs in to your wallet, taking up very little room. An effect that packs such a punch when you perform it that your spectators get goosebumps just thinking about it. Imagine an effect that people talk about for years to come.
'Heirloom' is all of this. It is a 'Mental/Magic' kind of effect, suitable for casual performance, table-hopping, strolling magic and more. It comes with a very strong presentation that will captivate your audience and lead to a shattering climax. It could possibly be the greatest performance piece you ever own!
The 'Heirloom' is a old sepia photograph. Of your Great Uncle Charlie - a superstitious old gambler. The photograph clearly shows a prediction made by the spectator to be 100% correct. And... it can always be examined.
'Heirloom' takes the whole concept right to the very edge; the new ideas introduced will blow your audience away. The presentation, which you are given in full, delivers an emotionally charged moment of astonishment to your spectators and shows no mercy!
This is the first and only time Kenton Knepper has authorized his principle for use in an effect. You will fool magicians who already know this principle with 'Heirloom'! And what's more, just look at the quality of the work involved. It is beautiful.
Heirloom includes high quality props and a full description of the 'Kolossal Killer' principle and a completely scripted presentation for the effect that will absolutely blow your audience away.
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