Criss Angel Masterminds DVD Series Vol 1

Volume 1 DVD of the Criss Angel Masterminds Series

The Criss Angel Masterminds DVD Series is a collection of instructional magic videos where the performer reveals the secrets behind some of his most famous illusions from the A&E series Mindfreak. Each volume typically focuses on one “killer” effect, providing step-by-step instructions on the method, construction of necessary gimmicks, and performance techniques.

Criss Angel Mindfreak Volume Breakdown

• Volume 1: Quarter Through Soda Can – Teaches how to make a signed coin penetrate a sealed can of soda or beer without special props or gimmicks.
• Volume 2: Self Levitation – Explains how to perform a self-levitation (up to 3 feet high) in various environments like escalators or streets. It includes instructions for building a gimmick with materials costing roughly $125.
• Volume 3: MF Aces – Features a modern twist on the classic 4-ace assembly routine. It includes the necessary gimmicks to perform the effect anywhere.
• Volume 4: Got Your Back – Focuses on a routine where a selected playing card vanishes and reappears safety-pinned to a spectator’s back.
• Volume 5: Card Fusion – Teaches a visual method for tearing up a playing card and restoring it instantly. It also includes a bonus “Map Premonition” effect.
• Volume 6: Mindfreaks – A collection of various routines, including Card Stab, Melting Coin, Ring Around the Rope, and Dice Matrix

Insights

• Skill Level: Most routines in the series are described as being accessible to beginners.
• Production Quality: Videos are often shot in professional settings, such as the BeLIEve theater at the Luxor in Las Vegas, and include bonus interviews where Angel discusses his career and magic philosophy.
• Practicality: While some effects like the “Quarter Through Soda Can” require no props, others like the “Self Levitation” require significant time and financial investment to build a gimmick.

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