Close-Up Magic Tricks - Shimshi shows how to do street Magic, Strolling Magic and More!

From greatestmagicshow.com

Shimshi is, according to the Los Angeles Times, "Undoubtedly, anything but ordinary."

10 Million People have experienced Shimshi in Europe. When he arrived in the United States, in 2000, he exclaimed, "In everything I do, I want to reach for the sky!

Radio station 97.1 FM did a one-hour special on him. Why? Shimshi made all the listener's spoons bend - while in their own homes! "When people feel the magic in their own hands, there is nothing like it," says Shimshi. Shimshi has also been featured on Mondo Magic, presented by the A&E Television network, performing with his unique style of magic.

On April 24th, 2002, he competed in the Magic Olympics competition at the World Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. Facing other world-class magicians, Shimshi took first place and won the Grand Championship gold medal award.

Since living in Las Vegas, Nevada, Shimshi has performed at "The World Greatest Magic Show" - Sahara Hotel and Casino, The "V" Show - Aladdin Resort and Casino, and was welcomed as the resident magician at the world famous Mirage Resort and Casino.

Shimshi develops every aspect of his performance. From the magic, to dance choreography, you can expect new and innovative magic when you experience Shimshi.

From Magic.About.com -

Shimshi offers four close-up effects on his DVD, but there are two killer effects: a levitation of a borrowed credit card and a version of the haunted pack where a pack of cards mysteriously cuts itself to reveal a spectator's selected card. These flashy and visual moments are definitely worth the price of this DVD. And Shimshi adds a couple of good card tricks for good measure.
The most powerful effect on this DVD is the levitation. In Shimshi's "The Credit Card Trick," a borrowed credit card is caused to shake in the hands of the magician and in spectator's hands. In the finale, the magician causes the credit card to whirl around his body, even causing the card to fly through his looped arms, with seemingly no means of support.

It's an impressive effect that will garner lots of attention. This effect requires some accessories which are provided with a more expensive version of the DVD.
The Haunting "The Hunted Deck" is Shimshi's stunning version of the classic "Haunted Pack." Here, a deck mysteriously cuts itself and the spectator's chosen card removes itself from the deck. The spectator's card can be immediately examined. Best yet, you can perform both "The Credit Card Trick" and "The Hunted Pack" with the same setup.

Shimshi offers in-depth explanation on the setup and tools.

I was more impressed with Shimshi's "10-13-20," a counting trick that's based on a Paul Harris effect. Here, spectators count ten cards and then the magician invisibly transfers three invisible cards to the tightly held packet. The spectator then finds that he has 13 cards. At the end, seven more invisible cards are transferred by the magician and the spectator finds his packet to contain 20 cards.

I tried this one out at my recent restaurant gigs and it got positive responses. This one is a keeper.

Shimshi also dispenses some advice on performing strolling magic and improving your business. If you're ready to practice and want a stunning, eye-catching routine that Shimshi says will increase your bookings, Magic Up-Close by Shimshi can be worth the look.

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