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Magic Ranch (3 DVD Set) by Don Alan - DVD


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Don Alan influenced the tide of modern close-up magic with his clever presentations and commercial subtleties. His TV program Magic Ranch featured Don at his best and learn why he was one of the most successful close-up magicians of all time.

The program is also treasured for preserving some of the finest moments in magic in its guest star appearances.

These DVDs offer an improved viewing experience both in their digital quality and ease of access.

Essential viewing for any serious close-up performer!

Rare Don Alan Performances - The thirteen episodes of Magic Ranch from 1961 contain Don Alan close-up gems like the Chop Cup, Stack of Quarters, Flying Eagles, and many other classics of Don's influential blend of magic and comedy.

Guest Stars - Historic footage of great performers including Jay Marshall, Al Flosso, Jack Gwynne, "Senator" Crandall, Karrell Fox, Richard Himber, Neil Foster, George Johnstone, James Reneaux, Johnny Platt, and more

Extras - An interview with Eugene Burger (one of Don's early devotees), Magic Ranch stills and outtakes, long-lost footage for the Alan's Alley show, and an early Don Alan TV performance

  • Over six hours of footage
  • Three DVDs for optimum viewing quality
  • Dozens of classic magic routines performed
  • Never-before-seen Don Alan footage
  • Each episode now fully navigable
Disc 1 Running Time Approximately 1hr 57min
Disc 2 Running Time Approximately 2hr 27min
Disc 3 Running Time Approximately 2hr 4min

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 24th, 2017
This was well worth the asking price. The video quality is good, and the performances are top notch. Along with Don Alan's sterling performances, you get to see a number of other magicians perform their routines, including those that you read about but rarely ever see (like the cornucopian hat). Also, all the performances are live and uncut (complete with props being dropped or birds getting difficult and flying off when they're not supposed to), something you rarely get to see.

Great for the magic student, and great entertainment. Get it, you won't be disappointed.
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Don Alan is a guy worth studying. This video not only gives you a chance to see a real worker in action but also some of the past great magicians in action. I enjoyed watching his comic timing as well as his audience interaction. You will not learn tricks with this DVD but you will learn how to do tricks.
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Super to watch Don perform.
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I bought this set primarily as research for my novel THE DUMMY CASE, a story of magic, illusion, and murder. I had remembered this show vaguely as a kid, and I needed some background on magicians to create my characters.

"Magic Ranch" is outstanding as a historical record of magic as performed in Chicago during the post-war period. Don Alan is a consummate magician and entertainer. His quests were amusing, and the young magicians are a delight. I even liked the commercials, which I'm grateful some were left in.

This 3 DVD set helped me tremendously.
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This DVD 📀 set is absolutely fabulous. The footage is extremely good with consideration given to age. It encompasses every studio recording even preserving the original commercials that aired during the show. If you have never seen the legendary Don Alan or his guests like Senator Crandall in action, now is your chance.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 16th, 2011
As a young boy growing up in the Chicago Area and into magic, I would get up at 7:00AM on Saturday mornings to watch Don Alan's Magic Ranch.

Don was a master at sleight of hand. His chop cup routine, coin magic, card magic, was some of the best I've ever seen.

Having a copy of all 13 episodes brings back many memories. It also gives me inspiration as I watch the late Don Alan perform. His guest magicians were also masters.

The only down side to this DVD is the quality of the video. If one remembers that is was filmed 50 years ago, you will understand why the video quality is less than perfect.

I would highly recommend this DVD just to watch and learn from Don and his guest magicians.
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