Michael finney's magic and comedy have taken him around the world. Comedy clubs, corporate functions, network TV - you name it, he's done it, including an appearance at the recent Presidential Inaugural galas. He has been nominated for Magician of the Year, received the Silver Lion Head award for excellence in comedy and magic from Siegfried & Roy, and had his first real break in the business as a finalist in a Star Search competition. For the past 14 years, Michael has headlined comedy clubs across the country as well as entertained many corporate clients. Michael is no stranger to the networks either as he has performed on NBC's World's Greatest Magicians and World's Wildest Magic shows.
In this remarkable video series, Michael finney found time in his busy schedule to get in front of the cameras and share the things that made him such a success - the jokes, the magic...and even a few tears along the way. This is more than just an instructional DVD series. It's an encounter with a remarkable human being. You'll come away from this video series inspired to not just be a better performer but maybe even a better person.
VOLUME 1 - COMEDY:
NO MAGIC
In front of a live audience (who are probably still
trying to catch their breaths after laughing so hard),
you'll see and hear Michael expound on the following
subjects:
A Dry Heat
Getting Older
Pet Peeves
Flying
Passing Gas
Flying Again
Driving Old People
Man-Sized Huggies
Eating Cats
A Trip to the Doctor
Personal Training
Cars
Bicycles & Meeting God
Gambling in Vegas
My Parents & Corporal Punishment
VOLUME 2 - COMEDY MAGIC
ACT & MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH
Cane
to Hat Table - A great opener for a comedy
magic act.
Six-Card Repeat - A venerable classic
with the Finney touch, complete with a story that
hangs it together and a pure show-biz ending.
Professor's Nightmare - A trick many
have discounted comes to life in the hands of a comedy
master.
" No" - It's an old gag
but with the right timing, can still send an audience
into convulsive laughter.
1-2-3-4 - A surprising piece of mentalism
that stuns even jaded comedy club audiences.
Lady Rope Routine - One of Michael
Finney's trademark pieces. This is the multi-phase
routine that has taken him around the world.
Sponge Ball Routine with Watch Steal
- Two sponge balls, a spectator, a missing watch and
a whole lot of laughs!
Card on Forehead - Michael's other
signature piece; a routine that has everyone in stitches
and the guy on stage wondering what's so funny!
Motivational Speech
- This is a rare and extremely candid glimpse into
the mind and heart of a top professional. In this
segment, Michael opens himself up to the audience
(and to you) as he relates the story of his rise up
the show business ladder. Hear how Michael overcame
tremendous obstacles to reach his goals and he will
surely inspire you to reach for the stars in your
own career ... and life! What's more, he shares many
of the promotional ideas and marketing tools he uses
to maintain his position as one of America's busiest
performers.
VOLUME 3 - THE SECRETS
These are the inner
workings of the magic in Michael Finney's repertoire;
the tricks that made him a star. And, though you'll
learn the secrets behind the tricks, there's much
more here than that. You'll learn the real secrets
of what makes magic entertaining to real-life audiences
and even if you choose not to perform these specific
pieces, the information that Michael so generously
shares on this DVD has the power to transform and
empower the magic you already do. Watch Michael as
he tips the real work on:
Six-Card Repeat
Glitter Card Gimmick Construction
Silk Card Gimmick Construction
Professor's Nightmare
" No"
1-2-3-4
Lady Rope Routine
Sponge Ball Routine
Watch Steal
Card on Forehead
Sold as a set of three. All DVDs can be played
worldwide. Produced by L&L Publishing. Original release date: VHS:?, DVD:
January 2004. (Purchased separately these DVDs sell for £34.95 each).
UK £99.95
