Magic at The Edge by Jeff McBride
BEYOND STREET MAGIC!
FILMED LIVE AT BURNING MAN AND LAKE TAHOE!
In the vast Nevada desert, amidst 50,000 attendees at the world’s largest art festival, Jeff McBride presents “Magic at The Edge.” This unique environment transforms magic into a participatory experience, where survival and creativity intertwine. Burning Man serves as a profound backdrop for performance magic, inspiring magicians to seek innovation in the most unexpected places.
Featured on A&E’s Mindfreak, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and VH-1’s Celebracadabra, Jeff showcases his artistry in one of the most exhilarating settings imaginable. This isn’t merely a performance video; it’s an insightful exploration into the essence of magic. Join Jeff as he shares his journey, revealing how he draws inspiration from his surroundings.
Magic at The Edge caters to all skill levels, featuring insights from renowned magicians Eugene Burger and Abbi McBride. They provide valuable techniques and philosophies to enhance your performances, encouraging you to infuse deeper meaning into your routines and impart powerful lessons through your magic.
DISC 1: MAGICIAN 24/7
EFFECTS
- TRIBAL PIERCING – An impromptu shocker! Push your thumb through your ear and listen to the gasps!
- MAGIC WISHING RAINBOW – A participant’s wish comes true with a delightful surprise! A lesson in eye contact and engagement.
- RAINBOW TO DOLLAR – Conjure a rainbow from thin air and transform it into real money for your participant!
- WISHING RAINBOW/RAINBOW TO ROSE – The magical rainbow reappears, transforming into a beautiful rose, creating unforgettable memories.
- MAGIC BUBBLES – Enchanted bubbles materialize in your participant’s hand! This effect can calm crying children and might even earn you a first-class airline upgrade!
- HINDU ROPE / RISING CARD – An immaculate rising card effect, completely impromptu, presented with a mythical narrative—better than most gaffed deck routines.
- THE BEAD & STRING MYSTERY – A ritual of liberation that empowers participants to free their minds.
- WORLD’S FASTEST HANDS – Jeff’s rapid card opener reveals two participants’ cards in a blink, a close-up illusion that astounds.
- NO SMOKING – A magical performance aimed at healing and inspiring friends to quit smoking.
- THE POD BELT – Discover Jeff’s survival accessory belt, packed with more gadgets than Batman’s utility belt!
- McWALLET – Witness a signed card reappear inside a wallet, which is also inside a zippered pouch! A real-world Card in Wallet that can be repeated and has fooled the best!
DISCUSSIONS: Magician 24/7, Audience Participation, Flight Time, 21st Century Street Magic with Eugene