Magical Solutions (*) presents:

"Midas Touch" Gambling Expose Magic Routines

(These routines are designed to be used for entertainment purposes only or to educate people on how to protect themselves from card hustlers. These DVDs will not be sold to anyone who intends to use the techniques for gambling or any other illegal activity.)

ONLY for the Serious Professional who wants the best !

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Marked Cards: Evolution to Technical Revolution by Jeff Spiller- DVD

The idea of marking cards has been around almost as long as playing cards have been around. With the advent of modern day technology the science of marking cards has been brought into the 21st century. More recently “James Bond like” technology is being used to gain unfair advantages in both private and casino games. This DVD is a more detailed session of the lecture given to about 400 casino executives and surveillance offices in 2008. Jeff will bring you “back to the future” by looking at traditional, state of the art and futuristic marked card techniques and strategies used by gamblers and magicians.

The information in this DVD is only to be used for educational or entertainment purposes only. Since magicians and mentalists commonly use marked cards, this information will provide valuable insight into various marked card techniques to improve your performances.

Jeff Spiller is the owner and operator of this web site.

 

JEFF SPILLER , a native New Yorker, started out as a magician 40+ years ago. He developed a strange but symbiotic relationship with some of the finest card men in the country, becoming an expert in the “dual use” technology used by gamblers and magicians and inventing some of the industries most deceptive marked card methods.

Jeff will not sell his products for gambling or any other illegal activity.

DVD is scheduled to be released in 2010

 

Through the years, Jeff has lectured to over 400 casino executives and surveillance officers, educating them on marked card techniques and detection methods

Click here to view "thank you" letter from president of the "WGPC".

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Luminous marked card detection sunglasses or contact lenses (for casino surveillance, educational or entertainment purposes only !)

Are you suspicious that someone is using Luminous marked cards for gambling ?

You may notice that some casinos use discard trays which were designed to detect old fashioned luminous marked cards used in the mid 20th century. Card cheats have improved the chemical formulas and changed the filters used to see luminous marked cards as we entered the 21st century which have rendered the old luminous filters obsolete.

In order to educate and protect casinos, we sell Ultra-Luminous Sunglasses for casinos and individuals to detect and protect themselves against card cheats who may be using "state-of-the-art" luminous marked cards.

Pit bosses and surveillance officers who walk the casino and poker room floor will quickly be able to detect luminous marked cards simply by wearing these sunglasses or contact lenses.

These sunglasses may also be used as a valuable tool for casino training and educational purposes.

NOTE: Magicians and mentalists also use luminous technology to make their magic routines more deceptive by secretly marking various objects, including cards, etc.

These are sample frames, other designer frames are available

OR OR OR OR your own sunglasses can be custom made using Ultra-Luminous lenses

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Video Luminous surveillance cameras

This video luminous surveillance camera system may be used by casinos or poker parlors to detect Ultra-Luminous and Video Luminous marked cards. It can also be used to  protect casinos against the use of marked Pai Gow or Mahjong tiles.

Video Luminous surveillance cameras are specially designed using special video sensors and filters to see luminous marks. Traditional CCTV cameras used in casinos will not be able to detect Ultra-Luminous or Video Luminous marked cards. Therefore, this camera system was developed for added casino and poker room security.

These cameras may be directly fed into casino surveillance or poker room DVRs to capture evidence against alleged card cheats. In addition, wireless transmitters and analog to IP converters are also available for digital video transmission and connectivity.

NOTE: Professional magicians and mentalists also use this technology  to see marked cards and perform mind reading effects by marking other objects.

Drop ceiling mount: Flat ceiling mount:

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Jack Carpenter Expert Gambling Routines - DVD

Jack Carpenter is one of card magic's best kept secrets. These DVDs feature some of his most visually stunning and commercial card routines and the routines that comprise his fantastic gambling act. The plots and methods are innovative and well constructed. You will learn very flashy and skillful looking routines that feature solid presentations.

Expert Card Routines: An Impulsive Premonition, A Dance For The Devious, O'Henry's Return, Quantum Theory (Mysterious), A Potent Presage, and Pocket Interchange.

Expert Gambling Routines: Steppin' Out with Molly, The J.C. Pop Out, Four At Once, The Sweep Control, Riffle & Roll, Nine Angry Men, The D.C. Hustle, Nova Royale and how to execute natural looking second deals. These routines use advanced sleight-of-hand. Each routine explanation is a mini course in advanced techniques and construction. Running Time Approximately: 2hr 15mins

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Gambling Sleights For Magicians by Brad Burt - DVD
 

One of the most requested titles in this superb collection of instructional DVD's! The Second Deal explanation alone is worth the price.

Contents:

Segment 1

  • Introduction

Segment 2

  • Second Deal - Strike Method

Segment 3

  • Second Deal - Push Off

Segment 4

  • Second Deal Applications
  • Punch Deal

Segment 5

  • Bottom Deal
  • One Hand Bottom Deal

Segment 6

  • Bottom Force
  • Brad's No Gaff Dark Card

Segment 7

  • The Add-0n Move
  • Dunbury Delusion

Segment 8

  • Brad's Gambling Routine!

 

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Gambling Effects 2 by Fernando Keops - DVD

In this video, you’ll see the esoteric skills of the card cheat used to accomplish effects that truly appear to be miracles. There’s a great difference between card tricks and card magic, and what Fernando Keops performs in this exceptional presentation can only be classified as the latter. This is magic that’s beautiful to watch and a joy to perform—and perform it you will as Fernando Keops, following the exciting performance, sits down and carefully teaches the devilishly clever methods behind each and every effect.

 

PERFORMANCES & EXPLANATIONS

  • Think of a Card
  • 2nd Deal Effects (Ace Through Ten)
  • Stop Trick
  • Jumbo Prediction
  • Bottom Deal Trick
  • Hand Mucking Prediction
  • Center Deal Demonstration
  • Center Deal Tips
  • Five Changes
  • Center Deal from 4 Parts of the Deck
  • Impossible Estimation

Special Bonus (performance only):

  • Aces and Kings
  • Reset
  • Point of Departure

 

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Fast Company (2 DVD Set) by Damian Nieman- DVD

"Fast Company" is a 2 disk DVD set that teaches artifice, ruse, and subterfuge at the card table. This is much more than just a demo of gambling sleights. This is a comprehensive instructional resource that explains these moves using slow motion, multiple angels, extreme close ups, over the should shots and P.O.V. These DVDs deliver excellent study of some of the finest card artifice to date presented by one of the best pair of hands in the art, Damian Nieman.

DISC ONE consists of "The Tools of the Trade". These are the sleights and techniques of the advantage player and a look at how they can be used in performance of gambling related routines. A few of the topics covered are:

-How to Shuffle on the square
-Table cascade flourish
-Card control
-Slug controls
-A myriad of false cuts
-False Strips and running cuts
-Various push through shuffles
-Strip out shuffle
-Crossroader strip out shuffle
-Work on the Zarrow shuffle
-Hustler's in the hands false shuffle
-Table faro and applications
-Hops, shifts and other dodges (including work on the Miller shift)
-Shuffle chops
-Single and multiple card palms and cops

*Detailed work on false deals*
-The Second deal - strike, push off, stud and many others
-The Bottom deal - strike, squeeze out, Jennings T&T and more

For the first time, a true in depth look and detailed teaching of these notorious false deals including many techniques and subtleties that have never been taught before.

DISC TWO consists of gambling related routines and effects that should be in the repertoire of every performer. These are in depth looks at some of these classic plots and routines that seem to be discussed all the time. These are Damian's own versions of these classics including:

Ace cutting routines
-Scarne's aces
-Unique lead in to McDonalds Aces
-Damian's tips on Marlo's estimation aces (Miracles ace cutting)
-"Steven's shuffle" ace cutting routine

Thoughts on Triumph
Multiple versions and tips with many different shuffles and how they are used to perform The Professor's classic:
-Push through with block transfer
-Zarrow
-Free cut ace principle
-Sky shuffle

3 Card Monte
Step by step instruction on everything from the moves to the psychology of the routine. Everything you need to know to make this a powerful cornerstone of any performance.

Invisible Palm Aces (a.k.a. Open Travelers)
Larry Jenning's classic effect is one of the most powerful things you can do with a deck of cards. Damian teaches every aspect of this classic with previously unreleased moves and tips that were learned from Larry himself along with Damian's own touches.

Disc One Running Time Approximately 67min
Disc Two Running Time Approximately 69min



REVIEWS

 
"Recommended. 4 out of 5 stars."
Lucian J, Magic Boutique (Singapore) 5/31/2009
Full Review

 

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Darwin Ortiz Collection (10 DVD set) - DVD

10 DVDs!
Over 15 hours!
67 full-featured card routines performed & explained!

The superb, elegant card magic of Darwin Ortiz — encompassing impromptu miracles, presentational showpieces and gambling routines Includes:

  • At the Card Table, Volumes 1-3
  • CardShark, Voluesm 1-3
  • Scams & Fantasies with Cards, Volumes 1-4
L&L Publishing has combined three classic Darwin Ortiz sets into one 10-DVD set

At The Card Table, Volumes 1-3

Darwin Ortiz makes his living with a deck of playing cards. As a full-time professional close-up magician and gambling consultant, he is constantly in demand to appear at colleges and business conventions, as well as consult with casinos worldwide. His corporate clients have included IBM, American Express, Aetna and Price Waterhouse. He is considered to be the world's foremost expert on crooked gambling and his books written for the public on the subject are said to be the best of the genre. Darwin Ortiz has brought the art of sleight-of-hand to a new level of perfection. He is a rarity, an expert who is as entertaining as he is informative. Now Darwin shares his magical secrets with you, detailing some of the effects that have made him one of magic's most respected performers.
  • VOLUME 1: Jumping Gemini, The Vegas Shuffle, Darwin's 3-Card Monte, The Pinky Count, Darwin's Wild Card, Hitchcock Aces, The Dream Card, The Zarrow Shuffle.
  • VOLUME 2: Greek Poker, Modern Jazz Aces, Regal Aces, Back Off, Nine-Card Location, Do As I Did
  • VOLUME 3: Mindbender, Jackpot, Fast Shuffle, The Card Warp Deck, Mexican Poker, The Ultimate Cardshark
CardShark, Volumes 1-3

Virtually every review of the CardShark material raved about it from every aspect—plot, presentation, method and entertainment value. What do the top three magazine reviewers have to say about the material in CardShark?

"The material is extraordinarily dazzling . . . Highest recommendation." Mike Close, Magic Magazine

"This is truly exceptional card magic . . . Highest recommendation." Phil Wilmarth, Linking Ring Magazine

"A wealth of material for the serious Cardician." Jamy Ian Swiss, Genii Magazine
  • VOLUME 1: The Cross, Psychotronic Card, The Showdown, One-Handed Poker Deal, The Unholy Three, Museum Piece, Four to One, plus numerous sleights and moves!
  • VOLUME 2: Kartenkunste, The Phantom Card, Signature Effect, Beyond Sleight-of-Hand, Blind Aces (performance only), The Marker, Darwin's Poker Deal, Harry in Your Pocket.
  • VOLUME 3: Blockbuster, From the Cellar, Beat the Dealer, Pick-Up on South Street, Time & Again, Face-Up Centers, The Sting (performance only), Mr. Lucky
Scams & Fantasies with Cards, Volumes 1-4

Throughout this entire set of groundbreaking DVDs, Darwin provides psychological insights, presentational angles, performing tips and suggestions based on his extensive experience performing these effects for real audiences. The plots, presentations, methods and handlings are all designed for maximum audience impact. Impossible effects, entertaining presentations, rock-solid construction and performing wisdom combine to produce a must-have set of DVDs for all lovers of great card magic!
  • VOLUME 1: The Last Laugh, Fastest Gun Alive, Darwin's Ambitious Card, Appointment in Samarra, Hitchcock Travelers, Ultimate Oil & Water, Ultimate Fusion
  • VOLUME 2: Pass the Garbage, Remote Control, Maximum Risk, No Way Out, The Color of Money, Liar's Poker, God of Gamblers
  • VOLUME 3: The Quick & The Dead, Walkaround Triumph, Cannibal Holocaust, Ace in the Pocket, Beat the Devil, The Zen Master
  • VOLUME 4: Déja Vu Poker, The Brush, Combination Cull, Shark Attack, The Professional, Raw Deal
 

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Why is www.magic-tricks-4-u.com different from other magic dealers ?

Jeff Spiller is dedicated to selling only the finest quality magic supplies to true professionals. Jeff's brand names include NU-CONcept Solutions (which sells professional marked card technology to magicians, mentalists, casinos and people who need to be educated about marked card protection techniques), Magical Moments and the "Midas Touch" product lines.

Jeff has been a magician for over 40 years who is a member of the "Order or Merlin"/IBM (International Brotherhood of Magicians), SAM (Society of American Magicians). Jeff has also lectured and/or sold marked card technology to over 400 casino executives and surveillance officers (educating them on marked card technology and other techniques to protect them from card cheats).

 

Payment methods:

Payment for all Magical Solutions "Midas Touch" coin magic must be made by using Western Union, Moneygram International, Bank check or bank wire transfer. Please contact Jeff Spiller for exact pricing, shipping costs, etc. A credit card deposit of 15% of the order value must be placed on a credit card at the time of order placement. Once the Western Union, MoneyGram International, bank check or Bank wire transfer has been received by Jeff Spiller, your credit card will be refunded the amount of your deposit. If payment is not received, your 15% deposit will be forfeited. (This policy was enacted to  protect Jeff Spiller in the event of precious metal price fluctuations and to insure that the buyer, follows through with their payment.)

Terms and conditions when purchasing precious metal coins:

In order to guarantee the quoted price, your payment must be postmarked within 24 hours from the date your order is confirmed, and must be received by Jeff Spiller within 10 business days. If payment is not received within 10 business days, we have the right to apply the 15% deposit to raise the price of the precious metal portion of your order based upon market conditions.

Jeff Spiller will not accept any orders for precious metals with a value of more than $5,000. Please note that a placed order is a binding contract, and therefore it is the customer’s responsibility to follow up on the order that has been placed.

Jeff Spiller; 3280 Sunrise Highway, suite 227, Wantagh, NY 11793

(*) NU-CONcept Solutions, Magical Solutions and Midas Touch Magic Supplies are trade name brands owned by Jeff Spiller