|
|
TheStoner Regular user 176 Posts |
Ravi is a bit of a secret wonder on the professional magic scene. You may have seen him helping out on DVDs from Lee Smith, James Brown and Anthony Jacquin but this is the first release dedicated purely to Ravi himself. There are no card tricks on the DVD which makes a refreshing change and getting a selection of routines that use banknotes, rings, TicTacs, lighters, matches, gum and so on is sure to give you something new to use in your future performances. Ravi isn't a bedroom magician, he is always out performing and that comes across in the practical way he presents these effects. Pretty much everything on this two DVD set is usable in the real world, and you can't say that very often.
Before going into detail about the routines I want to mention that the DVD packaging looks a bit cheap, there are no pictures of Ravi on it and the descriptions on the back contain a few mistakes. If you saw this in a magic shop it's unlikely that it would grab your attention, which is a shame as there is some real good stuff on here. There is some "arts and crafts" work needed to construct the gimmicks Ravi uses, but it's all straight-forward stuff and you probably already own what you need here (scissors, rubber cement, etc). There are also a number of sleights used throughout, some of them quite tricky in places, so don't expect lots of self-working routines. But once you master these you will have a great arsenal of top effects ready to fry people with. It's also worth saying that Ravi is a funny guy, as anyone who has met him at the London Magic Meets will know, and his humour and personality come right out through the DVD. He is a natural performer and just can't help being entertaining, even while doing something boring like glueing things together! It would have been nice to have seen more live performance clips as this is where Ravi's style really comes into its own, but most people who'll buy this DVD will know how to put things across because it's not really for beginners, this is more aimed at the intermediate to advanced level magician. The first routine is RCM (Real Counterfeit Money) in which a black and white photocopy of a bank note visually changes into a real note. This looks great and is really easy to do. It's like watching a camera trick and is all down to Ravi's lateral rethinking of techniques used by others in the past. He covers the performance points, angles to watch for, spectator management and everything you need to make this work. You'll want to do this one straight away. Credit Theft is an outrageous way to remove the ID strip from someone's credit card! Getting the gimmick is equally outrageous and Ravi can't help laughing his way through this bit of the explanation. I'm not sure how practical this routine is to be honest, and Ravi messes up a couple of times in the demo so will need a lot of practice to get it smooth. But it does include a great Joshua Jay vanish move that is really worth learning and has loads of applications. Rring is a virtuoso 10-phase routine using a ring. Lots of moves, vanishes, palms in quick succession. You will really want to perform this, it looks amazing, but it will take some practice! Lots of the moves look like "real magic" and it's a real masterclass in how to use sleights for maximum effect. Don't expect to get this down immediately, but when you do you'll have a really powerful routine that will wow laypeople and magicians. There are then a couple of routines using a coin that goes into a sealed box of TicTacs. More arts and crafts needed here and more banter between Ravi and Chris (the guy doing the filming). It's another example of Ravi's detailed thinking and he really covers every little point so that things are perfect - if you ever wanted to see someone gradually putting TicTacs into a box to get them "just right" then this is the DVD for you! Corner Light is a multi phase routine that ends with the corner of a selected card sealed inside a lighter. There's lot more arts and crafts here, but it's worth the effort as you end with a completely impossible routine. Just put aside a chunk of time to craft the gimmick and, as lighters are involved, be careful. Instant Bartender is probably the shortest and simplest routine on the DVD and something that you will be able to perform with a couple of minutes. Turn a coin into a drink, and then another drink! It's fast, funny, perfect for the bar environment and gets great reactions. I've done this one several times and people love it. Highly recommended! Softer is an "in the hands" coin bend linked to a pseudo-hypnotic presentation. This is really easy and in fact I was surprised to find that it is just like a routine that I've been doing for a couple of years. Mine links in with a mind-reading "date on coin" element and there are lots of different ways you can present it because the core effect is so strong. If you don't already do a coin bend routine then this is a great one to go for. Addiction is a "coin in box" routine, using a signed card and cigarette box. Fun and pretty easy to perform. Voodoo Match is a smart original routine that would be perfect for Halloween parties. A burnt match is brought back to life, it's a great idea and easy to do. You'll say "Why didn't I think of that?" on this one! Anniversary Coin is basically anniversary waltz done with a coin instead of a card, a nice twist and very commercial. CAPtivate is a signed bottle cap routine. Needs some preparation and not something you're going to be performing many times in an evening, might be good for the end of the night. Leap Coin is another masterclass in linking sleights to create a truely magical and entertaining routine that really interacts with the spectators. It's another great example of taking sleights that you may have heard of or learnt but not often used and showing you just what can be achieved with some thoughtful routining. A great way to round off the DVD. This is a great resource for real-world workers full of usable material. If you want self-workers, slick DVD presentations or another ACR then this isn't for you - but if you want some classy material that is explained in detail, that will inspire you to stretch your abilities and make you stand out from the crowd of ten-a-penny cardworkers then this is an great purchase. You can buy it direct from Ravi's website (just Google "Ravi Mayar") |
Cameron Francis V.I.P. 7025 Posts |
Ravi is such a nice guy and really good magician! I met him last year while in the UK and I am thrilled he's got a DVD! I'm sure it's terrific!
MOMENT'S NOTICE LIVE 3 - Six impromptu card tricks! Out now! http://cameronfrancismagic.com/moments-notice-live-3.html
|
illusionistaxe New user 69 Posts |
Definitely going to buy this one. Thanks for the post buddy.
|
magicduro Special user Las Vegas 529 Posts |
I love the fact that this focuses on non-card items!!!
|
Glenn Watson Special user 781 Posts |
How does RCM ,by Ravi, contrast with bizzaros bill breaker the change looks the same the same,to me?Of course bizzaro can changr his back.
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSk2miNB7Bc] "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LNrKPHKNUU" |
baobow Special user 510 Posts |
Is there a major difference between these and his recent collision downloads? Looks to be quite a lot of overlap
|
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. » » Ravi Mayar - Hit'n'Run DVD (0 Likes) |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |