Synchronised Magic At Beijing
Harrogate magician Bob McBratney tries to get the sport of “Sink Magic” recognised by the IOC.
Harrogate magician Bob McBratney tries to get the sport of “Sink Magic” recognised by the IOC.

A radical and new thinker in the world of close-up magic and mentalism. Derren performs forty-five minutes of hardcore mind-reading and close-up hypnosis. Volunteers are slammed into trance-states, achieving bizarre mental connections with each other in some mind blowing routines that are now earning Derren a dynamic reputation. The following effects are performed: LIFT: A spectator’s arm is immobilised. Then controlled remotely, by the will of another volunteer. PLEROPHORIA: A deck of cards i... [more...]
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