Mark Wilson Video Course In Magic

1992 by Magical Productions International

Produced and Distributed by Guthy-Renker Corporation

The Mark Wilson Video Course In Magic was originally released around the early 1990s, known has a comprehensive guide to magic.

Format: The primary media is a one VHS Tape and one Cassette Tape.
Contents: Set includes a cover letter, a photo of Mark Wilson and Nani Wilson, and various instructional booklets; “The Magic is You”, “Genii Card Routines”, and “Betehas”.
Publisher: The course was produced by Magical Productions and Guthy Renker, with later volumes published by L&L Publishing.
Content Reviews: Reviewers generally praise the content as a comprehensive guide for beginners to advanced magicians, covering a wide range of tricks from card manipulation to large-scale illusions. The related book, Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic, is considered a classic and highly recommended by experts.

Key Details of the Course

Instructor: Mark Wilson, known for the “Magic Land of Allakazam” TV series.
Content: The series features 25 tricks per volume, covering a range of magic skills.
Techniques Covered: Included are the Cups and Balls, Professor’s Nightmare, Spoon Bending, Salt Shaker Through Table, and various card/coin vanishes.

The course is widely regarded as an excellent, easy-to-learn resource for beginners of all ages, utilizing clear instructions similar to his famous “Complete Course in Magic” book.

Magician Behind the Course

James Mark Wilson (1929–2021) was a pioneering American magician widely credited as the first to establish magic as a viable and popular format for network television. Often called the “Walt Disney of Magic,” he is perhaps best known for his landmark series and his definitive instructional text, Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic.

Mark Wilson Key Career Highlights

Television Pioneer: Mark Wilson starred in The Magic Land of Allakazam (1960–1964), the first nationally syndicated magic show on network TV (CBS and ABC). He followed this with The Magic Circus (1971) and The Magic of Mark Wilson (1981).
The “Complete Course”: His book, Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic, has sold over 800,000 copies and is considered the “bible” for beginning magicians worldwide.
Technical Consultant: Mark Wilson taught magic to numerous celebrities, including Cary Grant, Johnny Carson, and Bill Bixby, and consulted on shows like Columbo and The Six Million Dollar Man.
Global Impact: In 1980, he was the first Western magician to perform in the People’s Republic of China since its founding, performing for an estimated television audience of 200 million.

Visit Mark Wilson’s website HERE for more information on the magician behind the course.

Condition

Classified as used, the contents do not look like they’ve experienced any use or wear. Outside binder measuring 12.5″ by 10.5″, by 2″ shows potential storage or shelf wear. Please review the pictures for more details.

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