Hi all,
Wanted to let you know about a new DVD/Video that my father recently discovered and has decided to make available to the magic community. It is available only through him on his website at the following address: https://www.billwisch.com/products
It is available for a limited time at an introductory discount. It was transferred from VHS to DVD/MP4 files; see below for a small sample 4 minute excerpt and more information. Thank you!
- Kevin



In this newly discovered lecture from 1992, Bill Wisch explains many of the sleights, effects and routines that he has used in his career of more than 50 years as a professional sleight-of-hand working magician. Bill is Tony Slydini's only authorized and sponsored protege. He is the only person that Slydini gave permission to lecture on Slydini's original routines and techniques.

This lecture is jam-packed with over 20 different segments and explanations as outlined below. Also included along the way are several reminiscences and stories about Al Goshman, George Schindler and questions answered from the audience of more than 70 magicians in attendance.

Included in the lecture:

1)Paper money is seemingly found out of nowhere utilizing the element of surprise.
2)The Palm Change- in depth explanation, the background, story of its creation, etc.
3)Irv Weiner's Simplicity Jog Variation Number 1- explanation and performance.
4)Bill's Phan-Pass- explanation and demonstration.
5)Vertical Elmsley count demonstration using the Wisch-Wedge Pulloff. This enables the performer to do a perfect Elmsley count with cards at the chest instead of by the waist.
6)Elmsley count regular display utilizing the Wisch-Wedge Pushoff, six card lift, multiple card lift, etc.
7)Four Ace production routine utilizing the Wisch-Wedge.
8)Two very clever variations to the Slydini Coins Through The Table.
9)Creative one sponge ball routine utilizing a thumb tip and a zipper purse. Thumb tip techniques and theory is discussed along with creative uses of the arm as a servante for the thumb tip.
10)Bill's own impromptu card levitation aka Levit-ace-Tion that utilizes a creative technique to levitate a card with no gimmicks.
11)Bill's Gravity Fan which allows the magician to create a beautiful one-handed fan that also has uses in various card effects.
12)Classic Palm demonstration and learning technique. Discussion of beats and off beats.
13)Demonstration of several coin sleights including: Slydini's thumb palm, and Bill's Undermine sleight.
14)Bill's Stick it In Your Ear Demonstration and explanation.
15)Bill's The Key Returned - a variation of Dr. Jaks The Key as published in The Phoenix.
16)Bill's version of Finger Stretching! You'll love it!
17)Double Lift, Triple Lift, Multiple Lifts utilizing the Wisch-Wedge.
18)Bill's combination of Paul LePaul and Nate Leipzig Double lift.
19)Double Color Change Routine utilizing the Wisch-Wedge with a Triple Lift!
20)Hamman Count Demonstration utilizing the Wisch-Wedge
21)Bill's Swivel Exchange Card Force
22)Stand Up Arm Rest Positions and Using the Elbow as a Servante Explanation

Runs approx 1hr and 6minutes. High Quality Transfer from VHS. Small tape defect from change of tape at minute mark 50:53-51:05. Product is a "Data" DVD containing two video files of the lecture. One high-quality 2GB video file that is playable on all PC, MAC and most Blu-Ray and DVD Players. One lower-quality video file (810MB) file that is playable on all PC, MAC, Blu-Ray and most DVD Players. You can choose to play the files on your computer, or you can choose to play them in your Blu-Ray/DVD Drive. Please select to view "videos" as the type of media when disc is inserted into player. Please try to ensure compatibility before purchase if you want to view on a DVD Player that is very old.

Hi all,
Thank you for the interest so far! A short update to let you know that this introductory price will only be available until 9/12/21. If you have interest, please visit https://www.billwisch.com/products for more information. Thank you!
- Kevin