George McBride - McMiracles with Cards
"Once you watch this DVD, you’ll understand why I believe George is among the best in the world.” Steve Friedberg
"A super set of card magic from one of Scotland’s legendary card men. If you love clever card magic, this is a must have." The Magic Portal
"It's a real pleasure to learn from a man so skilled as George McBride, and I'm happy to give this newly released DVD a very positive recommendation!" EndersGame Reviews
Scotland's own George McBride is widely known amongst the underground magic fraternity as a card handler of superlative skill. A contemporary of Roy Walton, Gordon Bruce, Jerry Sadowitz & Peter Duffie, he is a master technician and renowned for his ingenious trick construction.
'McMiracles With Cards' is the definitive collection of all the routines George has developed and refined over the last decade of obsessive work. Avoiding overly complex and unnecessarily labyrinthine structures these tricks are honed into lazer focused, streamlined masterpieces. Everything on this project is a trick you WILL WANT TO PERFORM!
Over a staggering 2 hours, George unleashes 17 routines, carefully structured into 4 'sets'. The material ranges from incredibly easy to do, right through to 'that is something I want to do when I grow up'.
The wealth of knowledge squeezed into this project is breathtaking. Technique, construction, overlapping method, awe inspiring sleights - it's all here! And you can learn the lot!
PRAISE FOR McBRIDE'S McMIRACLES WITH CARDS:
“The aptly named (Mc)Miracles with Cards is a DVD featuring a variety of top-bracket card routines. The methods are clever and totally baffling and will suit all skill levels; from self-working to advanced. Fans of George's previous work can expect excellent trick-construction along with careful attention to fine detail. This is a collection of card magic not to be missed”. Peter Duffie
“George has been very generous in explaining some of his finest creations. His technical skill and use of misdirection should be studied by every aspiring card handler.” Andrew Galloway
"During my close relationship with Dai Vernon for 22 years, he would say on several occasions, “Great magic is simple; simple magic is great.” - McMiracle With Cards exemplifies Dai’s quote. George’s effortless style is wonderful to watch." Howard Hamburg
"George handles cards beautifully and is a man at the top of his game. Card enthusiasts around the world are going to love this collection.” John Carey
"I had the pleasure of attending George McBride's lecture and hanging out with him at a convention in Buffalo, NY a few years ago. Based on that weekend I happily and heartily recommend anything he puts out - sight unseen!” Paul Cummins
“George’s, ‘Cards To Pocket’ ALONE is worth the price of this DVD. But there are many, many more treasures to be found within this collection.” Gordon Bruce
“George McBride is one of the most gentlemanly people you’ll ever meet. Do not let that fool you; his card work is devious, well thought-out, and will absolutely astound your spectators. I’ve had the honour of watching him work in person. Once you watch this DVD, you’ll understand why I believe he’s among the best in the world.” Steve Friedberg
SET #I
Vanishing Lie Detector
Polly's Graph
Royal Marriage
Universal Joker
Nippy Knaves
SET #II
Blow Palm Change
Blend & Split
Tom, Dick & Harry
Two Tonne Triumph
Double Swap Mystery
SET #III
Campbell's Caprice
Remember & Forget
Jack's Gem
Triola Mystery
SET #IV
Cards To Pocket
Card To Card Case
Woodfield Torn Transpo
