Reel Magic DVD Episode 40 (Francis Menotti)

Feature Interview – Francis Menotti:
Peter Pitchford talks with Francis about the power of «finding the metaphor» and that there’s always something new to be discovered in magic.

Columns:

• New! Tyler Erickson – Stronger Magic In his inaugural segment, Tyler discusses the benefits of Wand Cover during a false transfer.
• Doc Eason – Behind the Bar / Doc and Kozmo discuss how to find the little pieces of gold that add humor to your act.
• Kainoa Harbottle – Coin U Kainoa talks about the growth of magical thought and what it tells us about making a coin appear.
• Christian Painter – Mindtripping / Christian tears up some cards to good effect.
• Bill Wisch – Wisch on Slydini / Bill shares Slydini’s rare «Open & Shut Vanish.»

Reviews:

• Wayne Kawamoto – Choice Cuts / Wayne celebrates a flood of great new DVDs!
• Kozmo – That’s Ridiculous! < Kozmo shows off some ridiculous close-up pads.
• David Regal – Tricks of the Trade David reviews several new E.S.P. effects, but there’s a catch…

Tricks:

• Francis Menotti – «Bilver» A Reel Magic Exclusive!
• Irving Quant – «The Kings Invert» Another Reel Magic Exclusive!
• Shaun Robison – «My Grandfather’s Pillbox» Yet another Reel Magic Exclusive… How do we do this!