The Ivory Connection was discovered by professional performers Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson working in the trenches, exploring the past for new miracles to bring back to their audiences.
The Ivory Connection is the only version of the Sacks dice routine that begins with magic, looks like magic, and ends with magic. Two dice appear out of nowhere. Their spots dance across their faces, jumping from die to die until the only thing the audience is sure of is that they've seen all sides of each die. Each separate die…and then...they reach their final destination, just south of reality.
Archeologists at The Magic Bakery recently unearthed a lost map of the Ivory Connection, stored on an ancient form of communication known as videotape. Unable to restore the images they found, they journeyed into the wild to capture Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson in their natural habitat. Using modern broadcast-quality digital cameras, they caught Reed performing the routine in front of a live audience, and both Reed and Steve in the optimal viewing conditions of a video studio.
The new DVD features the updated presentations, explanations, handlings and tips from both intrepid explorers. For the first time, the rare and illusive Steve Dobson reveals his preferred handling. For the first time, Reed McClintock explains the refinements he has made after years of performances for paying audiences. And as a bonus for future historians, the entire footage of the original Ivory Connection is included, in all of its low production glory.
Today's audiences demand more than just a couple of dice whose sides don't add up. Take them on a trip down the Ivory Connection.
"The Ivory Connection is not just another handling of the neo-classic Dr.Sach routine. This has been fully retooled, tightened and simplified, making it a more versatile piece for the strolling performer. The fusing of the dice just comes out of nowhere and is a real kick in the head. Combine those factors with the magical production and vanish of the dice and you have a very commercial routine for the working magician" - Marc DeSouza
"Just when you thought it was safe to put your dice back in the drawer, along comes a routine with everything--a smooth as silk handling, striking visuals, and a clear and definite ending that comes out of left field. The Ivory Connection puts "normal" on the path to extinction" - Curtis Kam
Running Time Approximately 28min (ONLY 1 IN STOCK)
Kenton removes a deck from a card case marked TRICK DECK. He proceeds to explain what this "special deck" does. The deck is fanned faces outward. All the red cards are seen on the faces - red cards only. But when Kenton shows the backs of the cards - the backs are all of the BLACK CARDS. That's right - a double-faced deck shown openly in a wide fan - front and back...but then... the deck is openly fanned to show ALL BACKS on BOTH SIDES. Not just one or two backs are seen. Many backs are visible on all sides, from the top to the bottom of the deck..and then...the black cards turn face up in the deck. A selected card is peeked at and after some by play, Kenton names the card. Big deal? He "explains" that this is easy because after all the shuffles and mixes the deck is in perfect order - and it is. Then he has the spectator examine the deck.
IT'S A REAL, REGULAR DECK! Did we mention this is all just "Phase One" of a four phase routine?
The deck is repeatedly shuffled by the performer, even by the spectator, yet the deck always separates into reds and black cards! It's "Oil and Water" with a FULL DECK. Kenton shows that the deck is "really one of those Svengali Decks" and shows how these decks work with his deck. Then... yep, you guessed it... the deck is immediately handed to a spectator who finds that the deck is a REAL DECK again.
From here, things just get wilder. The deck becomes "marked", turns colours, shrinks, goes blank, and becomes a different kind of Svengali Deck again with the spectator's card. AT ANY TIME the deck is handed to the spectator and shown to be a REAL DECK. Then, the deck vanishes!
There is also an amazing and ingenious "Lazy Man's Ambitious" routine by Kenton that includes a full deck Triumph, the signed card turning over repeatedly in the deck, jumping from pocket to the deck, etc.
NO DECK SWITCHES - EVER.
Important psychology and other concepts are dropped during the explanations that will blow your mind when you stop to really ponder them too. The most riotous and memorable fun an audience can have with a deck of cards... at least in public. You may not do all of the material in this astounding routine. That's fine. The routine was built so that you can pick and choose ideas, moves, concepts and effects and use them in your own way. You need not do everything together at all. You can do just as Kenton does however if you wish.
There are so many startlingly new and unusual original ideas and presentations here that even a casual card person will likely be delighted. The material is remarkable enough to be performed by the most ardent card enthusiasts as well. Challenge yourself or perform the parts that are easy to do instantly. Pick and choose how you will use these effects - and watch your audiences as they slip into a near trance state...
In fact, Kenton talks about the altered state created with this routine and also what he does with that in part of his last phase. Some of you may also want to use this routine as a "confusion technique" and put people into a real trance if you are so trained in such methods (KWA Students - Are you listening? We knew you were!)
Saying all of this, the only way you'll really grasp how wild this entire routine is will be by performing it yourself.
There is NOTHING like Kenton's constant alchemy of "Trick Deck/Real Deck". NOW you can learn it all at last. You will never look at card tricks or a deck of cards the same again. Then again, neither will your spectators.
(Certain aspects of "Trick Deck/Real Deck" are best suited for those with some skill at cards. This is not a beginning card routine. There are aspects that may be performed easily. Other portions of "Trick Deck/Real Deck" will take practice.) We highly suggest you watch this DVD with deck in hand... nothing beats seeing this live in your own hands. This will help you in learning the moves too. Running Time Approximately 77min
We can supply a set of all 6 different dice plus 2 regular to match for £15.00 (see below) or you may buy 1 misnumbered die of your choice plus 1 regular for £3.00. Price: £3.00
A set of all 6 different dice plus 2 regular to match.
With the coin squeeze, you will receive a teaching DVD and printed instructions. The instructional dvd will explain how the coin squeeze works, and give both an explanatory performance and a spectator performance. Also includes coin vanish lessons.
The DVD teaches a variety of moves to put together an entire performance to keep your audience laughing.
Eat From Your Hand, Jump From Your Hands, Scurry Up Your Body, Play Dead, Stand At Attention, Bite Your Finger, Kiss on the Cheek, Play Dead and Need CPR, Dance Around, Perform Impersonations and more!
Talk about leaving them speechless or with their jaw on the floor!
Comes with everything you need and a full instructional DVD.
52 Golf Anecdotes and Rules to Remember,
52 of the Best Golf Trivia Questions,
52 Ways to Know You're a Golf Addict.
Comes in grey drawstring bag.
