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Tarbell 33: Illusions (Instant Download)


The greatest stage illusion lesson available at any price. START LEARNING INSTANTLY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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Although every effect we perform should create the illusion of magic, in our business, we reserve the term "Illusion" for a specific type of trick, typically, any large, stage effect where a person, large animal, or any really big object, is produced, vanished, transformed, and so on.

"When I was first learning magic, I was fascinated by the illusions I saw performed on TV and built many large props out of cardboard, just to try them out. And those early days taught me many lessons about design and construction which helped immensely when I graduated to building with more durable materials." - Dan Harlan

The illusions featured in this lesson are technically simple, although Dan has taken the opportunity to push them way beyond the printed page.

The first one, in fact, doesn't require any carpentry skill whatsoever just proper staging and coordinated movements acquired through careful rehearsal. With this knowledge, you can cleverly cause someone to travel to an impossible location and be replaced by an entirely different person.

Then, Dan goes really big and redesigns an angle-sensitive idea, giving it a practical, portable, piece-by-piece construction, a complete make-over, and a brand-new presentation that not only excites the audience's interest, but also justifies (and obscures) the necessary choreography to pull it off.

Then, Dan takes on two illusions in one with a deceptively simple build that can be used for a direct production, or if you prefer, a surprising switch. And once again, Dan designed it to break-down into pieces small enough to be transported in the back seat of a car. And set-up requires no tools.

In addition to the secret methods employed for these illusions, you'll also learn a bit about how to properly stage them, and, of course, Dan walks you step-by-step through every detail of their construction. So, when you're ready to build, my guidance will save you a lot of valuable time.

Every audience loves a big illusion done well, and this lesson will give you a strong foundation for understanding what it takes to do it right.

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the best tarbell to date! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 7th, 2015
Tarbell 33 was GREAT!!! I’ve been thinking about doing some illusion effects and had even thought about making my own sub trunk, but these illusions are an even better idea! Dan is an awesome teacher, and I'm going to have to make the trip to Columbus to be in the audience one day!

Oh… and Trulie Scrumptious is awesome!
More Trulie, please!!!
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Incredible Value and Detail Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on January 20th, 2018
It's hard to choose what's best about this video. Is it Dan's modernization of classics? His tips for how to use cheap, everyday items to look like expensive stage props? His detailed planning of how everything fits together, both in terms of routines and physical construction? His complete performances, followed by complete explanations?

There are so many great videos in this series, but the ones with stage illusions are particularly great values. Spend a few hundred dollars at a local strip mall and you'll earn it back with the first gig you book. Heck, at these prices you can afford to build a first-class stage illusion just to entertain yourself.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 28th, 2016
Dan Harlan is an excellent teacher and this is just an example of his work and exceptional skill in all area of magic. The illusion that he created from Tarbell's original offering is not only great in and of itself, but altered skillfully to add in the presentation for todays audience. Every aspect is covered from numerous performance views to construction of the physical apparatus.Every detail is explained and demonstrated with clear and explicit instructions. I cannot say enough about this and all of the illusions in this series. If you want to make an inexpensive illusion that can bring you higher performance fees, you should spend the money on this series. It is well worth every penny.
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Harlan is as awesome as always Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 9th, 2015
I bought this because I have Always loved stage illusions. The last couple of years I have built a few. I happened upon this on the internet when searchin for new material to learn. I have a couple of Dan Harlans videos Before and I have learned a lot from them. When I saw that he had made this one about Illusions I just HAD to buy it.

As I watched it I got more and more interested. Dan Harlan is an AWESOME magic teacher. He explains everything in an easy to understand way and he is also very humorous. I don't regret buyig this video, I know that I will build the illusions as soon as possible because they are that good.

To sum it up I can only say this: If you want to start out with illusions this is the video for you. I'm gonna build these illusions and have a blast performing them.

This goes to Dan Harlan: THANK YOU for sharing your magic and knowledge. Awesome as Always.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 30th, 2015
This download was not only informative, but also incredibly entertainaing watching Dan's modern approach to these classics of Magic! I'm in the process of downloading the entire Tarbell video library and never considered building a NEW illusion until I saw THIS! I had some questions regarding the construction of "Who and Which" and after emailing my problem even got an email back from Dan Harlan himself! We begin construction next week!BRAVO Penguin!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 15th, 2015
The illusions are solid pieces of magic with a modern touch, Dan is a great teacher and all the crew is fun, if you like to build your props Dan helps you with a deep explanation, of course this kind of magic needs practice but...what magic trick doesn't need it? just brilliant
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Good illusion(s) for a low price Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on July 11th, 2015
You get 3 illusions for twenty bucks. That is a bargain. Okay, you have to make them. Will cost between ten and hundred extra bucks. The only point is that all the 3 are some kind of the same: change places of two people. So you can use only one of these in one show. The good thing? You can choose which one for you is the best!
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Very Informative and Enjoyable History to Magic Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on January 22nd, 2023
I really enjoyed this type of illusion set up. It gives perfect opportunity to select from a wide range of themes. The construction is fairly economical as well.
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Excellent Intro to Illusions Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 18th, 2021
This is an excellent intro for illusions. Dan teaches you how to build the illusion, how to break it down, what tools to use, and how to perform the illusion with back stage video to see how it is done during the performance. Highly recommended.
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So much to learn Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 28th, 2020
It’s almost become boring to say what a great teacher and thinker Dan Harlan is. Wow. And he does it again with these three illusion. Practical building advice. Pointers on what makes illusions deceptive.
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