This is a wonderful DVD set. As my title suggests, it's a must have for beginners and intermediates. But even more experienced magicians can find value in my opinion. The tricks are easy, but good enough for paid performances. Some practice is required though, but that should go without saying. Some tricks are impromptu, some aren't. Some require extra props, some don't. In other words, a wide variety of effects. To me, this series teaches the distinction between card tricks and card magic. Michael Ammar is a very effective and inspiring teacher. Not only are the effects great, but the clips are fun to watch. He does all the magic in front of a live audience and it's really entertaining and inspiring. I can't recommend these videos enough. I also recommend getting Harry Lorayne's four DVD set, which focuses pretty much entirely on tricks that are impromptu and that use only a deck of cards. With these two sets, you have a card magic gold mine.

The material on the card miracles dvds is extremely commercial, mind blowing stuff. DVD #1 is no exception. Triumph. This is the card trick that made me a lover of card magic. It is incredible. If you are looking for simplicity in execution with a lot of impact, then go no further than this DVD. But you really should own them all they are that good.

I do parties and events all the time and I always use at least a few of these tricks in them. Red Hot Mama is incredible and so very easy to learn. As a Pro, I can tell you that this DVD has a little bit for everything in it. Its worth every cent and I plan on buying volumes 2, and 3 very soon as well. Only thing that bugs me is the video quality, but who cares. If you want to amazing people, add this to your cart right now
-Tylor Jones
(JonesTMagic)

This DVD is great, and there is something for everyone of any level in here. I use two tricks on this video all the time, so I will review them here -

8 card brainwave - An amazing packet trick that you can make up using normal cards. You take 8 cards and fan the faces to the audience. They think of one card and name it out loud. You take that card out of the packet and place it on the table. You display the faces and the backs of all the other cards. All of them are seen to be blue, but the one card they chose is red!

Cannibal Cards - This is one of my favorite tricks of all time, hands down. The four kings are removed, and they eat 3 selected cards one at a time. Then, after they eat those cards, they are still hungry! They then start eating each other until only one king ( or kannibal :) ) is left. Then, you "cut" open his stomach, and "spread" its contents on the table. There are the four kings inside its stomach, and inside each of their stomachs are the 3 selected cards.

This has to be one of the best videos I own. Get it today, you won't regret it. 5/5 stars, a perfect score!