Dream Act – Shin Lim
$199.95
http://www.murphysmagic.com/product.aspx?id=56245

In the 2015 FISM World Championships of Magic in Rimini Italy, Shin Lim was crowned the FISM World Champion of Close Up Card Magic. 2 weeks after Shin was featured on Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, he immediately became a worldwide phenomenon, his YouTube video being viewed millions of times in just under a week. This was all because of his Dream Act.

The Dream Act is much more than a mere "trick". The Dream Act transcends the act of trying to fool a spectator, into becoming an artistic expression.

In this 3.5 hour long tutorial, Shin Lim reveals every aspect of the Dream Act. Not only does he teach every effect, method and action but goes much deeper by delving into the concepts of atmosphere, timing, theory, music, and movements in creating a silent synchronized (non-speaking) routine.

To date this is Shin Lim's most prized performance piece, a creation that took over six years to develop, and it can now be yours to learn.

Learn the Magic Behind the Magic...

• All gimmicks are included (including: custom smoke gimmicks for card + smoke to mouth)
• Assembly is required
• Over 3.5 hours of in-depth teaching
• USB charger + 90mah automated battery + 1 atomizer strength (0mg)
• Bonus: SSS 2015 Edition is included FREE (download only)

• This product is limited and will never be reprinted due to keeping this routine exclusive to only a few magicians.

The first thing most people will notice is the price. That is a lot of money for a trick, you might think. Well, in my opinion, the price is a bargain. Let me tell you why.

• The price will keep this out of the hands of the Youtube kids who can’t wait to demo their lack of skill the same day they get a new trick and both do a horrible job but expose secrets people are making a living with.
• The price will keep the effect to a smaller group of people so it won’t get overdone and join the ranks of the die box in everyone’s arsenal.
• I can see serious magic collectors buying not one but two of these. One to play with and the other to tuck away in the collection and watch the value skyrocket after the run is sold out and no longer available. The one problem with this is that I have been unable to find out how many units are going to be released.
• Superb magic has always sold at premium prices. Take a look at Mother of All Book Tests. Easy to do but devastating. Still, it is only one book and people are willing to pay around $300.00 for it. With this, you not only learn the secrets of a World’s Championship Act but learn techniques that can be applied to things you are doing.

Shin Lim’s Dream Act has become an iconic card act and a Youtube sensation. At last glance, the video had over 18 million views. If you haven’t seen it, here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAN-PwRfJcA For a card magician, this can be a life changing experience. I have had numerous laymen who know I love magic ask me if I have seen it. No one who does walks away untouched.

No DVD is included (which makes the packaging a lot more efficient and attractive). There are two videos to be downloaded for over three hours of detailed instruction. Personally, I took the video files and converted them for DVD so I could watch them on my television. This gives you a larger screen and a better view of the details.

The Dream Act video features Shin Lim with two of his buddies playing the part of the spectators. It rapidly becomes apparent that one of them (Mike) is more than just a buddy as he points out details that Shin missed and you find out that the special performing surface was not only built by Mike but designed by him and his dad. The entire act is worked through slowly with Shin explaining not only the moves but his thoughts and reasoning behind each one in great detail. After thoroughly teaching the routine, the next section covers construction of the gimmicks. Here Shin proves that he just might be the DaVinci of magic. Not only is he an artist but he is an inventor. If you decide not to do his act, there is plenty of stuff here that can be adapted for your use. He then teaches a lot of the moves he uses. Most of these you are familiar with. He does a great tutorial on the Mercury fold and offers tips on things such as the classic force. My favorite part of the entire video was at the end. The whole Penn & Teller clip is included but it is played along with Shin’s comments in stop and go. A small section is shown, then Shin comments as to why something was done, a mistake he made, why he no longer does something the same way now and even one section he had only added a few days before.

The materials needed for the smoke from closeup pad that you loved in the Penn & Teller video are not included in this package. But in a second video download, he teaches how to make and use it. The video is called SSS 2015. (Sleeveless Silent Smoker). Brilliant work and although it will take time and work to make, it doesn’t seem that hard to do. When I saw the materials he used, one item actually made me laugh out loud. I couldn’t believe such a great effect is obtained with this item. No, I won’t tell you what it is but if you purchase this, you will know exactly what and why I enjoyed this so much.

This is not something you will do right out of the package. Shin has been doing it for eight years and has spent countless hours both developing and rehearsing the routine. There is a high skill level required to do this routine justice but the difficulty is ranked at intermediate not advanced.  It is possible to do for someone with decent card skills. At one point, a move is shown that Shin admits is not one of his better executed moves and gives an alternative using a special deck that can be found at most magic stores.

Conclusion: Despite the high price (which actually might be too low), this is an amazing work and will be treasured by those who step forward and make the purchase. Out of a possible 5 stars, this is a solid 10.  And the coolest thing? Now I know where the Sharpie went!

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