Bro. Hamman News

[Geno Munari]

I want to give an update on the Bro. Hamman multiple DVD set.

Just about everything is finished on the video, and we are now authoring DVD menus. There is at least 10 hours plus, probably more. The set will be unprecedented in my humble opinion. Bro. Hamman performs and explains 97 effects. This will be the offer of a lifetime for only $39.95. Why so inexpensive you say? Simple, for a few reasons.

1) Give magicians a real bargain.
2) This incredible value will discourage pirate copies.
3) Bro. Hamman should be seen by all close-up workers and this price won't hold them back. I am sure other producers would have released each DVD for $29.95 each. This would have cost a bundle which the average Joe could not afford.
4. After seeing Bro. Hamman's DVDs you will want a copy of his book that is out of print. Maybe it will be reprinted soon?

5) And finally,it gives me pleasure to give back to the magic fraternity and preserve magical history forever.

[Jim Maloney_dup1]

You rock, Geno! Sign me up!

-Jim

[Glen Guldbeck]

Thanks so much Geno! I just recently purchased a used copy of Hamman's book. What a goldmine! The thought of seeing him perform and explain his routines will turn his book into the ultimate set of lecture notes. I can't wait.

Glen Guldbeck

[Richard Kaufman]

I would prefer that a book I spent several years writing and illustrating, and is one of the best-selling magic books of the late 1980s and 1990s, is not thought of as "lecture notes."

[Andi]

Sign me up too! I can't wait to sink my teeth into these. Thanks Geno!

--Andi

[Terry]

Bought my copy of 'Secrets of Bro. Hamman' from MagicWarehouse.com. Brand new copy in shrinkwrap for the regular price. Received it in 2 days.

[Guest]

Richard!
Are you serious??? "I would prefer that a book I spent several years writing and illustrating, and is one of the best-selling magic books of the late 1980s and 1990s, is not thought of as "lecture notes."
Surely you can't be insulted or feel harmed in some way from what Glen has posted here?!?! The man refers to "YOUR" book as "a Goldmine".He did not say that the book you wrote was a set of lecture notes he said,"...will turn his book into the ultimate set of lecture notes". Obviously meaning that the book along with the DVD will make the book that much better.
Why would you post such a comment sir???

[Brad Jeffers]

Geno, I will drop a check in the mail today! I'm really looking forward to viewing the Hamman DVDs. What is the status of the Skinner DVD's (volumes 1 & 2)? I know that volume 3 is out and was just wondering about the other two.

[Glen Guldbeck]

Richard,

What a gross misunderstanding! Thank you Jeffyz for eloquently stating what I was attempting to write. Richard...the Hamman book is amazing. I meant no offense to your work.

Please re-read Jeffyz post.

Glen

[Temperance]

This sounds like a bargain. I'll buy a copy when it comes out :)

--Euan

[Leonard Hevia]

Along with Brad, I'm also wondering when the first two Skinner DVD's will be released

[Matthew Field]

The first two Michael Skinner DVDs were released some time ago. Check Geno Munari's Houdini Magic site for details (do a search on "Skinner"). They are fantastic.

Although my colleague Joe M. Turner will be reviewing Volume 3, I got a sneak preview and the video is spectacular (in my opinion, naturally).

I am very much looking forward to the Bro. Hamman material as well.

Geno is to be congratulated and thanked for making this material available to the magic community.

Matt Field

[Steve Bryant]

I think there is some minor confusion. Michael Skinner Vol.1 and Vol. 2 were released as VHS, not DVD. Vol. 3 will be a two-volume DVD. I agree that Vol. 1 and 2 were fantastic and am really looking forward to Vol. 3.

[David Moore]

Originally posted by Steve Bryant:
I think there is some minor confusion. Michael Skinner Vol.1 and Vol. 2 were released as VHS, not DVD.

Shortly after the tapes were released, Geno indicated that they would also be released on DVD. I've put off buying them because I'm waiting for the DVD's. So Geno, can you enlighten us?

[Pete Biro]

Last time I saw Geno, at the Castle, he said the Skinner DVDs were coming sooooooon... :cool:

[Geno Munari]

Here is a list of the effects on Bro. John Hamman DVD set. Performance and explanation.....should be ready for completion in about two weeks. Plus Richard Kaufman is going to write the liner notes. It should be at least 11 hours, maybe more! All for $39.95. Have patience....

1-2-3-4 Mates
1234 Ascanio
12345 Peek Thought
Acey-Duecy
Adventure of the Spotted Seven, The
Alternative Triplet (three culls to alt. Red & black)
Amorphous Aces, The
Axes and Jackses
Billy, The Kid
Blind Chance
Chameleon Blues
Chinese Shuffle, The
Chinese Shuffle To Si Stebbins Stack
Computer Deck, The
Cream Rises to the Top
Deck in Parvo
Devilish Miracle Revisited
Diminishing Card to Dollar
Disobediant Cards, the
Do as I do Aces
Double Take
Double Deal Aces
Double-Deal Vanish
Eight Ball Queens (Four Queen Monte)
Fabulous Expanding Card
Fan-to-See
Final Aces
Five Kings Royal
Flash Poker
Flight of Four
Flip Flop Aces
Four Pocket Mirror
Four-tunate Choice
Go Fish
Hal-Deuce-Ination
Hippity-Hop Kings
Homing Card, The
Homing Card to Terrick-Ific (gimmicks)
Houdini Escapes
Invisible Card, The (countback)...Needs palm!!!
Jacks Come Back
Kings Through the Table
Knavish Deuces, The
Ladies Man
Lalapalooza Hand
Liars Lie
Lie Detector Case, the
Lie Detector Deck
Magic Box, The
Magic Cards, The
Magician Matches Spectator
Magician Over Gambler
Marx Brothers, The
Micro Macro
Micro-Macro (without Gimmick)
Multiplying Kings
My Luck Day (2 Versions)
Mystic Nine (Hamman Count)
Old Classic, The
Opposite Pockets
Out of Print
Peek-Look-Think (PLT)
Pesky Card, The
Phoenix Four, The
Pick Pocket, The
Pinochle Trick, The
Poker Palm Shift, The
Revenge of the Pink Panthers
Rooks Tour
Royal Gambol, The (double-deal switches)
Runic Nines, The (no gimmick Final Aces)
Sealed Room Mystery, The
Second Deal
Seeing With the Fingertips
Seven 0 Clock Trick
Signed Card, The
Skipping jacks
Spectator outdoes Magician...Almost
Stun-Sational
Tell-tale Tongue
Thought Card In Case
Thought Cards Across (Devants Triangle)
Three False Witnesses
Three Guesses
Thunderstruck
Transparent Cards (double & Triple Pushoffs
Triple Cross
Triple Match
Twins, The
Twisting Revisited
Two-Card Trick, The
Two-Shuffles Harry
Universal Card, The
Up The Down Sleeves
Vanishing Cream
Watch Me Like A Hawk
What and Were Test (odd/even/odd)
Wild All the Way

[Pete Biro]

I'll take one... :genii:

[Guest]

This is wonderful news Geno, this is top flight material from a great mind. I was in the audience
here in Wichita when Bro. John did a taping at KAKE studios for Papa Stevens. I logged the date in the front cover of "The Secrets of Brother John Hamman" as Jan. 24th 1990. This day blew me away watching Bro. John. I would encourage those interested in cards to work up the "The Invisible Card" page 150, a wonderful routine one will use for a lifetime.
Again thanks in advance Geno for this great treat.

Take care all.
:D

[Chris Aguilar]

Geno,
Will this be available only directly from you or will it be available through usual retail channels?

[Geno Munari]

Bro. John Hamman's DVDs will be available through regular retail outlets as well as Houdini's Magic Shop.