World Class Manipulation #1 DVD
Essential Sleight of Hand Techniques for Coins, Balls, and Thimbles
by Jeff McBride

Jeff McBride is one of the greatest sleight-of-hand experts in the world. His extensive knowledge of manipulative magic is unparalleled. Awarded Magician of the Year by Hollywood's famed Magic Castle, Jeff is recognized as a foremost innovator of our time.

As a teacher, he is an engaging spokesman on the meaning of magic and its place in contemporary culture. Jeff McBride's teaching style will help you to transcend your tricks and create a new form of magic theater. Millions of people worldwide recognize Jeff McBride from his many television appearances on The World's Greatest Magic, Champions of Magic and Star Trek DS-9. His unique blend of showmanship and magic has been seen at many of the world's largest theaters, including Radio City Music Hall and Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

Now McBride shares with the magic world for the first time, many never before disclosed techniques of the master manipulators. Jeff leads you step by step through this fascinating world of "digital" effects, and gives you the tools you need to become your best. A lifetime of manipulative masterpieces is contained in this unique three-volume series.

On this DVD, Jeff McBride shows us:

COINS:

Intention & Dedication
The Coin Roll
Types of Coins to Use
Coin Productions
The Downs Palm
Multi-Downs Palm
The Thumb Clip
Backpalm
Front Clip
Masters & Mentors
Coins to Pocket
Jumbo Coin Production
McBride's Jumbo Coin Change
Rehearsing on Video
The Miser's Dream Routine
Pails & Loading Techniques
Coin Penetration
Pantomime Toss
Basic Sleights
Advanced Sleights
The Shake-Up
Streamlining & Simplicity

THIMBLES:

Finger & Thimble Magic
Types of Thimbles to Use
Basic Vanish & Reproduction
Thumb Palm
Downs Palm
Retention Vanish
Basic Acquitment
Repeat Thimble Production
Finger Switch Technique
Confidence & Practice
Pinky-Dinky-Doo Vanish
Over-the-Top Vanish
Thumb Vanish
Costume, Props & Backdrops
In The Mouth!
The Pop-2 Versions
Repeat to Pocket
Jumbo Finale
Simple Flash Four Production
Infinite Thimble Routine
Silk Vanish
Thimbalistic (Bobby Baxter)

BALLS:

Billiard Ball Performance
Types of Balls to Use
Basic Ball Techniques
Ball Roll
The French Drop
Vanish & Reproduction
Top-of-the-Fist Vanish & Finger Vanish
Bottom-of-the-Fist Vanish
Flat-Palm Vanish
Toss Vanish
DeBiere Toss Vanish
Retention Vanish
Back-of-Hand Roll
Production
Balls from Silk
Balls from Hand
Color Changes
Toss-Up Change
Drop-Down Change
Rollover Change
Slap-Down Change
Elevator Flourish
A Billiard Ball Routine
Shell Handling Techniques
Multiplying Sponge Balls
Troubleshooting
Card to Ball
Candle to Ball
Ball to Silk