Premise Power & Participation by David Regal
David Regal presents a captivating four-volume DVD set filled with ingenious routines that are both entertaining and deceptive. This collection showcases highlights from his books along with exclusive unpublished material.
Volume One
Look at Me, I’m Special (unpublished) – A stunning four-Ace production culminating in a remarkably clean magical moment. Carried Away (from Constant Fooling) – An astonishing transportation effect that works with any deck, anytime. Eight Ball (from Constant Fooling) – Watch as ink transforms from a playing card into an eight ball! Tenacious Climber (from Constant Fooling) – A fresh take on the Ambitious Card plot that guarantees to astonish. Coins Through the Table (from Constant Fooling) – A rare stand-up version of this classic, and it’s a showstopper. Exhibit “A” (from Penumbra) – A breathtaking interpretation of Hamman’s Signed Card plot where magic unfolds effortlessly. Sum of the Parts (from Constant Fooling) – A spectator shuffles a deck and selects a card, leading to a fascinating demonstration of playing card mathematics that culminates in the chosen card. Shred of Proof (from Constant Fooling) – An eerie revelation with endless applications. My Best Friend (from Close-Up & Personal) – A unique chop cup routine featuring a small mouse. Chink-A-Drink (from Constant Fooling) – A classic assembly with a clever twist.
Volume Two
Isolated Force (from Close-Up & Personal) – A convincing card force where the back of the card remains unseen. Half & Half (from Star Quality) – A signed card undergoes a surprising color change. Perfectly Oiled (from Star Quality) – A clear Oil & Water effect that builds to a stunning climax. Face It, You’ve Changed (from Constant Fooling) – A signed card changes color without the magician ever touching it. An Incredible Journey (from Star Quality) – A signed card mysteriously travels into a card box inside the magician’s jacket pocket. Not Quite Dead / Haunted Pack (unpublished) – A demonstration of supernatural forces using a classic method in a fresh way. A Magic Lesson (from Constant Fooling) – A humorous take on Card to Pocket leading to an inexplicable climax involving a spectator’s signature. Holding On (from Star Quality & Constant Fooling) – A signed card passes through the table as the magician reaches under it with an empty hand. Prophecy Pack (dealer item, construction details included) – The remarkable hands-off prediction effect that amazed audiences when Regal moved to the West Coast. Penny for Your Thoughts (from Close-Up & Personal) – A glass of pennies with different dates, where the performer reveals the date of a spectator’s selected penny while turned away. Fill in the Blank Transpo (from Constant Fooling) – A signature piece featuring a flawless transposition of two playing cards.
Volume Three PARTICIPATION
Lucky Seven (from Constant Fooling) – A remarkable self-working prediction effect enhanced with Regal’s latest innovations. Control Yourself (from Constant Fooling) – An impossible feat with a shuffled deck, allowing two spectators to locate their own selections. Clandestine Collectors (from Close-Up & Personal) – A unique handling of the collector’s theme with clever elements. Not This (from Constant Fooling) – Impromptu mentalism that requires only paper and a pencil. Coincidence Deck (from Constant Fooling) – A display of astonishing synchronicity that engages everyone present. A Simple Woodcutter (unpublished) – Spectators shuffle the deck, yet the top card matches the magician’s prediction carved into wood. Off-Color Thought (from Constant Fooling) – A visually stunning switch with numerous applications. Mystic Poker (from Close-Up & Personal) – A new concept where a spectator draws a card for a royal flush, and the magician magically completes the hand. Mucilaginous Monte (from Constant Fooling) – A monte routine with sequences that will captivate.