http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T4xbc-FOx0

Fools the bejeezus outta me. You go Al!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SLxHgkoHmc

This kid, quotes his source before he starts. Does the snot out of a long and complex routine. Fun to watch!

Al fooled the crap out of me.

That kid bored the hell out of me. The routine is so long, I had to stop it halfway through.

I love Al's handling of the chalices and orbs!

I just did a search on Al Schneider and found lots of hits, and was wondering if it is the same Al Schneider on this Youtube vid?

I watch Al's routine a number of times and it really amazes me everytime. Could this routine be done without patter? I am deaf and it sure as heck works fine without patter for me, so what do the experts say about this routine being done without patter? Just the routine and maybe a little music.

This Routine also reminds me of what Bill Palmer said about chipping away the layers and he was right about this.

Thanks Kent for the link.

The boy's routine was indeed long and a bit patter challenged, though he has definitely done his homework well. The highlight for me was seeing him pull off the Mora wand spin vanish...which I still cannot do myself..I am very sad at this moment. In 10 years that young magician will be great, and I fear I will still be swatting away at that elusive sleight.

You could do this without patter, if you left out a couple of the pauses you see in the action. When you see Al pause for a long time, he is speaking. You could do this without speaking.

Thanks Bill, it's what I needed to hear.

I agree with NoVaCain, that kid is going to be famous, and it makes me wish I had started out early.

Have fun Folks!

I second NoVaCain! This kid did his homework indeed. It will get better as he grows up. I started when I was 7....33 years later I still practice and study. I love seeing these kids.

Uriel...I suggest you watch the whole thing.. We all learn from each other! For a young man..the boy can somehow connect with even the cam.

Mabuhay from Manila!

Rannie

PS. As always...it was a pleasure to watch Al! Thanks for sharing this Kent!

All right. I watched the entire routine, and commented leaving him a little advice that I think could help him along his journey into the wild world of cups and balls.

Any time you need for me to be your ears, let me know. I'll do my best to help you.