Tommy Wonder: Visions of Wonder 1-3 DVDs
Visions of Wonder DVDs - Tommy Wonder
Finally, here’s a post about a magic product.
Tommy Wonder is a legend in magic. It was very entertaining to hear him discuss in detail how he developed each trick, and how he’s considered every nuance.
Having said that, I don’t know how many of the tricks I would actually attempt. They generally involve making custom gimmicks. His “nest of boxes” is the best example of this. He shows 3 different versions, with his most recent version having all kinds of clever mechanisms that are not trivial to fabricate. “The Ring, The Watch and the Wallet” also requires a few custom mechanisms. Even his 2 cups and balls routine requires some custom gimmick.
I don’t want to give the impression that he relies solely on his mechanical wizardy. His sleight of hand, presentation, audience management, and misdirection are all superb. It’s riveting and instructive to hear how he combines all these elements to maximize the effect. In essence, he was the total package.
I give these DVDs my highest recommendation, with the understanding that the primary value is in the development of and thinking behind the effects.
