Centre Stage is a two DVD set from John Guastaferro, it contains two lectures filmed at the Session in the UK. You get 14 things routines, moves and effects in this set and they are all entertaining, deceptive and really clever (as usually expected from John G.)
John covers so many little subtleties that you should replay the DVD a few times to pick up on them all, as these are gems waiting to be found. His theory on magic and performing is great and his live performances are a joy to watch.
Zen Bend was an impromptu bending straw effect, which requires no gimmicks and looks really great! You can learn this in seconds and say you were at a McDonalds or KFC, you can pick up a straw and perform this. This isn't the most powerful OH MY GOD trick, but it is still an awesome effect! It is really easy too! I loved it. You are also taught an awesome ring on straw routine too.
He also teaches his Ballet Cut. It is a beautiful false cut that is in the hands and looks really awesome! John also teaches a great routine using this cut. It is a little knacky, but it won't take long to get down. The cut is really casual and I am already using this everyday.
Loads of awesome routines are taught, with a lot of variety. He teaches a card to pocket routine (3 phase routine entitled Homage to Homing) which was great, and not really that hard. The four card assembly using four people on stage was brilliant! This is so clever and you are ahead of everyone before they even know the trick is starting. John's signature Invisible Opener is taught, in which all the props you need to perform your show appear from nowhere, which I absolutely love.
The production quality is pretty good, the sound was clear and John teaches everything slowly, methodically and in depth, making the learning experience easy.
Considering everything you get in this DVD set, you really can't go wrong. I took away so much from this set and I think you will too. John is a great teacher and I am always excited when he brings something new to the table. I highly recommend this set! 10/10
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John covers so many little subtleties that you should replay the DVD a few times to pick up on them all, as these are gems waiting to be found. His theory on magic and performing is great and his live performances are a joy to watch.
Zen Bend was an impromptu bending straw effect, which requires no gimmicks and looks really great! You can learn this in seconds and say you were at a McDonalds or KFC, you can pick up a straw and perform this. This isn't the most powerful OH MY GOD trick, but it is still an awesome effect! It is really easy too! I loved it. You are also taught an awesome ring on straw routine too.
He also teaches his Ballet Cut. It is a beautiful false cut that is in the hands and looks really awesome! John also teaches a great routine using this cut. It is a little knacky, but it won't take long to get down. The cut is really casual and I am already using this everyday.
Loads of awesome routines are taught, with a lot of variety. He teaches a card to pocket routine (3 phase routine entitled Homage to Homing) which was great, and not really that hard. The four card assembly using four people on stage was brilliant! This is so clever and you are ahead of everyone before they even know the trick is starting. John's signature Invisible Opener is taught, in which all the props you need to perform your show appear from nowhere, which I absolutely love.
The production quality is pretty good, the sound was clear and John teaches everything slowly, methodically and in depth, making the learning experience easy.
Considering everything you get in this DVD set, you really can't go wrong. I took away so much from this set and I think you will too. John is a great teacher and I am always excited when he brings something new to the table. I highly recommend this set! 10/10
Product information - http://www.murphysmagic.com/Product.aspx?id=54702