Blurb:
An On-The-Street Video Set of Routined Impromptu Magic
On the Spot is a guerilla course in performing impromptu magic. The material is so strong, you could show up at your next gig with no magic on you and still entertain the daylights out of them. It's that good.
Get ready to experience Greg's outta-sight insights for real people with real off the cuff fun! With these simple but stunning routines, you'll be able to turn everyday objects into weapons of deception.
My Thoughts.
Holy *****. This is one mind blowing DVD. Full of kick@ss, impromptu routines with borrowed stuff that kills! Also, an extremely valuable course in misdirection. Greg, you da man.
It's expensive, but worth 10x every penny you'll pay for it.
My favorite effects
3/4 Across
Similar to Sankey's but I like this one better. I perform it almost daily. It's coins across w/ 3 borrowed coins. Yes, you heard me correctly. If you're looking for a super clean coins across, this is it!
Florida Keys
You've probably heard me go on about how much I love this effect. And, I do. It is amazing! Sooooo visual, and gets GREAT reactions! And you don't have to carry anything extra, Just your keys. No gimmicked keys, just the ones you already have. I LOVE it.
Quicksilver
This is the routine I will always perform when someone hands me a quarter. Basically, It's coin to eye, coin to eye, coin on spec's shoulder, and coin under spec's watch. If you're looking for a casual effect that involves specs a lot and kills, this is it.
Lipstick
Not sure if this is the name, but it's the old classic "ashes through hand" but done with borrowed lipstick. Love it!
A Questionable Trick
A two coin transpo in a spec's hand, pretty powerful stuff. All done with pocket change. Very Powerful!
Sponge Napkins
A KICKASS routine with balled up cocktail napkins from the table. An awesome routine, with the ball appearing all over the spectator (shoulder, under arm, ect). And no, it's not "produced" from there. It really is there, they discover it and freak out. Awesome.
Playful Pickpocketing
Oh boy. Oh boy. This is a GOLDMINE of info about pickpocketing! Gregory is a pro at doing it. He shares techniques for numerous watch steals, pen steals, glasses steals, ect. What's great is to see Gregory riff everything in front of a few people at a bar. He's awesome. This section alone is worth the entire DVD. Gregory also shares a handling for a watch steal he was originally going to keep to himself, because he prized it too much. But, during the filming, he decided to go ahead. This handling is amazing. If you're nervous about performing a watch steal, use that method. You'll never get caught. Greg is a genius. You learn lots of other steals, too.
Recap Revisited
A streamlined version of his Recap routine from Art of Astonishment. It ROCKS! Awesome borrowed pen routine.
Moves
Along with the tricks, Greg also teaches some amazing moves such as
The Slyvester Pitch- Love this move. I used it a lot in other applications.
The Pitch n' Ditch - Takes practice & aim, but when you get it down, You'll never have to ditch something in your pockets again. (thumbtip, extra coin, ect). It can also be used as a vanish.
All around vanish- A great way to show both hands empty casually, while holding something out. No, its not some "handwash technique" Both hands are empty. Classic Greg thinking.
Teaching
Greg's teaching is phenomenal. He doesn't go too fast, and makes sure you understand everything. He has a woman in the studio assisting him with the explanations. I haven't had a single problem learning from him.
Performances
This is what makes this DVD so great. You get to see Greg perform each routine in front of live people. His misdirection, and rapport with the audience is amazing, and it shows in his performances. He is a really funny, likable guy, and the performances alone can make you smile. Along with each real performance, there's an in studio performance on his assistant, too.
Overall
This is an amazing DVD, with two volumes. The wealth of information here in phenomenal, and all of it is perfect for the real world. The effects I reviewed above are some of my favorites. There are more! Absolutely no filler. Every piece is perfect for the working pro. I would've paid the money for just Gregory's performances alone. This DVD is a great choice for those of you who feel like you have to carry a deck of cards or coins to amaze people. You don't. Come see the light, my friends.
This has my utmost and highest recommendations. A solid 10/10, no doubt.
Cheers
An On-The-Street Video Set of Routined Impromptu Magic
On the Spot is a guerilla course in performing impromptu magic. The material is so strong, you could show up at your next gig with no magic on you and still entertain the daylights out of them. It's that good.
Get ready to experience Greg's outta-sight insights for real people with real off the cuff fun! With these simple but stunning routines, you'll be able to turn everyday objects into weapons of deception.
My Thoughts.
Holy *****. This is one mind blowing DVD. Full of kick@ss, impromptu routines with borrowed stuff that kills! Also, an extremely valuable course in misdirection. Greg, you da man.
It's expensive, but worth 10x every penny you'll pay for it.
My favorite effects
3/4 Across
Similar to Sankey's but I like this one better. I perform it almost daily. It's coins across w/ 3 borrowed coins. Yes, you heard me correctly. If you're looking for a super clean coins across, this is it!
Florida Keys
You've probably heard me go on about how much I love this effect. And, I do. It is amazing! Sooooo visual, and gets GREAT reactions! And you don't have to carry anything extra, Just your keys. No gimmicked keys, just the ones you already have. I LOVE it.
Quicksilver
This is the routine I will always perform when someone hands me a quarter. Basically, It's coin to eye, coin to eye, coin on spec's shoulder, and coin under spec's watch. If you're looking for a casual effect that involves specs a lot and kills, this is it.
Lipstick
Not sure if this is the name, but it's the old classic "ashes through hand" but done with borrowed lipstick. Love it!
A Questionable Trick
A two coin transpo in a spec's hand, pretty powerful stuff. All done with pocket change. Very Powerful!
Sponge Napkins
A KICKASS routine with balled up cocktail napkins from the table. An awesome routine, with the ball appearing all over the spectator (shoulder, under arm, ect). And no, it's not "produced" from there. It really is there, they discover it and freak out. Awesome.
Playful Pickpocketing
Oh boy. Oh boy. This is a GOLDMINE of info about pickpocketing! Gregory is a pro at doing it. He shares techniques for numerous watch steals, pen steals, glasses steals, ect. What's great is to see Gregory riff everything in front of a few people at a bar. He's awesome. This section alone is worth the entire DVD. Gregory also shares a handling for a watch steal he was originally going to keep to himself, because he prized it too much. But, during the filming, he decided to go ahead. This handling is amazing. If you're nervous about performing a watch steal, use that method. You'll never get caught. Greg is a genius. You learn lots of other steals, too.
Recap Revisited
A streamlined version of his Recap routine from Art of Astonishment. It ROCKS! Awesome borrowed pen routine.
Moves
Along with the tricks, Greg also teaches some amazing moves such as
The Slyvester Pitch- Love this move. I used it a lot in other applications.
The Pitch n' Ditch - Takes practice & aim, but when you get it down, You'll never have to ditch something in your pockets again. (thumbtip, extra coin, ect). It can also be used as a vanish.
All around vanish- A great way to show both hands empty casually, while holding something out. No, its not some "handwash technique" Both hands are empty. Classic Greg thinking.
Teaching
Greg's teaching is phenomenal. He doesn't go too fast, and makes sure you understand everything. He has a woman in the studio assisting him with the explanations. I haven't had a single problem learning from him.
Performances
This is what makes this DVD so great. You get to see Greg perform each routine in front of live people. His misdirection, and rapport with the audience is amazing, and it shows in his performances. He is a really funny, likable guy, and the performances alone can make you smile. Along with each real performance, there's an in studio performance on his assistant, too.
Overall
This is an amazing DVD, with two volumes. The wealth of information here in phenomenal, and all of it is perfect for the real world. The effects I reviewed above are some of my favorites. There are more! Absolutely no filler. Every piece is perfect for the working pro. I would've paid the money for just Gregory's performances alone. This DVD is a great choice for those of you who feel like you have to carry a deck of cards or coins to amaze people. You don't. Come see the light, my friends.
This has my utmost and highest recommendations. A solid 10/10, no doubt.
Cheers
