Kayfabe (4 DVD Set) by Max Maven and Luis De Matos

UNVEILING KAYFABE – The term ‘Kayfabe’ signifies secrecy, and this latest DVD collection from the Essential Magic Collection is packed with hidden gems. Many of these techniques have been safeguarded by Max Maven for four decades. Each routine is a powerful blend of engaging storytelling, polished presentation, and clever methodology. Here’s a glimpse of what the 4 DVDs offer:

COGNOMEN features Max divining the name of a celebrity thought of by a spectator. This routine is not only practical but also requires minimal props, making it suitable for any audience size while delivering maximum drama and interaction.

SPY STORY invites a spectator to embark on a thrilling espionage adventure, where they choose a location, time, amount of money, and shape—all of which are predicted in advance. Max’s finesse shines through in this captivating piece.

RORRIM presents a remarkable coincidence effect where you transform into the spectator’s doppelganger. Under controlled conditions, the spectator selects two cards and places them in their pockets. Despite their freedom of choice, you accurately reveal both the cards and their locations.

ABOUT FACE is a crowd-pleasing psychometry routine where you guess which spectator created which drawing. Its straightforward method, entertaining premise, and clever staging have made it a staple in Max’s performances for years.

Max Maven is celebrated for his astonishing card revelations. In Kayfabe, he shares various techniques for revealing merely thought-of cards, including mind-bending routines such as ZEN POKER, OUT OF MINE, TERRITORY, and SINGULARITY, where one spectator reads another’s mind. Additionally, ROUND ABOUT features a triple card revelation that seems utterly impossible.

POCKET NIGHTMARE and NIGHT FLIGHT are two incredible routines where a thought-of card vanishes from the deck in the spectator’s hands, only to reappear in your pocket—an astonishingly direct effect that Max has kept secret for forty years.

CAESAREAN SECTION showcases a miraculous card stab. The spectator selects a card while holding the deck, loses it, wraps the deck in a napkin, and hands it to you. You then stab a knife into the wrapped deck, landing right next to the freely chosen card.

SCRUTABILITY is Max Maven’s interpretation of Dai Vernon’s The Card Trick That Cannot Be Explained. You place a prediction card face down, and after the spectator shuffles and selects a card, it matches your prediction. Max’s method is simple yet systematic, ensuring consistent success with different spectators.

A highlight of the Essential Magic Collection is the in-depth interview with the performers. Max shares insights about his life, career, and writing. A new feature in Kayfabe is The Fragility of Mystery, where Max discusses the significance of magic in life, offering a thought-provoking and inspiring perspective.

As a bonus, thanks to Donna and Daniel Zuckerbrot, we present Fabulous Monster, an acclaimed documentary about Max Maven. This film provides a fascinating look into the mind of this mystery artist, featuring performances from his one-man show and interviews with leading mentalism experts.

KEEPING KAYFABE – Finally, Max performs a secret effect that has served as the opening piece in 90% of his shows. Praised by peers in Fabulous Monster, this is one secret Max continues to guard. Enjoy!

4 DISCS DVD BOXED SET
Running Time: 9 Hours