Bill Abbott Performs Magic for Kids
by Bill Abbott
This Deluxe Edition DVD Set includes the re-edited and re-mastered
original performances and explanations from the landmark DVDs Bill
Abbott Performs Close-Up For Kids and Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up For
Kids plus over 75 minutes of Deluxe Edition Bonus Features!
Original Material from Bill Abbott Performs Close-Up For Kids
Includes:
Sponge Balls – A classic that Bill uses as a perfect opener for
kids. The Shadow – An extremely visual card change that happens 3
times in the participants own hands. The Autograph – A motivated
card-in-wallet routine that leaves a child with a true collector’s item
they will treasure forever. The Ninja Card Trick – Bill’s
favorite card effect that features finding a selected card at the point
of a miniature ninja sword. The Mental Photograph – A very strong
promotional tool, where a mental thought of playing card appears on your
business card being held by the spectator. Edwin Alonzo Boyd – A
riveting tale about a real-life jail break demonstrated with a
photograph of the criminal that becomes permanently altered at the
conclusion. The Great Game – A routine with many applications
limited only by your imagination. A freely selected prize is predicted
in advance by the performer, and is given to the child to keep at the
end. Flash – Bill’s closing effect that features an original
presentation for the ashes on palm. This effect has built a reputation
for Bill with lay audiences. Card on Forehead – A classic effect
redesigned for young children with a great finish!
Original material from Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up For Kids
Includes:
The Sponge Snack – When touring across Canada Bill performed this
silent opener 110 times in 90 days! Develop an instant rapport with
audiences with this humorous routine that non-verbally communicates that
your show will be fun, magical and full of surprises. The Thing –
Practical, one-man levitation’s are few and far between. Bill has
created a reputation-making miracle that can be performed anywhere. From
the smallest living room to the largest theater stage to the most
stringent street conditions. The thing can float in any performing
situation with your audience viewing from any angle. Chico The Mind
Reader – For those who have witnessed a performance of Chico know
that the revelation of this routine is worth the price of the DVD set.
Bill has booked more shows from this one routine than any other in his
repertoire. The explanation segment is a virtual course in the creation,
development and performance of you won original puppet routine.
Deluxe Edition Bonus Features Include:
The Three Bears – The Equal-Unequal Ropes performed live at a
family resort with some original twists and then explained in detail.
Cut & Restored Rope – See how this classic of stand-up magic
entertains a nightclub crowd then join Bill at an exclusive lecture at
Denny & Lee’s Magic Studio in Baltimore for the detailed explanation.
Cut & Restored on T.V. – Witness the hosts of a preteen talk show be
entertained and completely fooled by Bill in broadcast quality.
Nightclub Monkey Business – Experience why Chico is flexible,
entertaining and truly for all ages. Chico takes this nightclub audience
of adults by storm. Chico’s Secrets – The real secrets of
creating a memorable puppet routine revealed. Chico on T.V. –
Chico brings the star of this popular kids show to tears…of laughter!
Street Thing – Bill demonstrates how practical, effective and
powerful The Thing is on the streets of downtown Toronto. Signed Bill
in Orange – The classic effect performed live on T.V. Flash on
T.V – See the host of Canadian Idol flee the studio in fear and
disbelief! Sponge Balls – Witness this audience favorite get
squeals of delight from the studio audience. The Shadow & The
Autograph – Great reactions on live T.V. for this solid piece of
slight of hand. The Ninja Card Trick – The ninja returns looking
better and faster than ever. Mental Photograph – This gets a
tremendous reaction for such a simple effect. The Boyd Mystery –
Historical Toronto story performed live. Flash on Studio Magic –
See why dead pets still make the best assistants!
Running Time Approximately 4hrs