ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - THE EGG BAG - 8 videos!
Before we jump in to bags, eggs, gaffs and routines, let’s ease into the subject by appreciating what has come before.
I have uncovered - all over the internet - some lovely and original routines, performances of top professionals that we need to study.
Their approaches are all unique and individual, yet they pretty much use the same props that we will be using. So you can see and understand that YOU have everything you need to do this too.
This section will be a little different, each video of mine here will introduce the performer, and then because I don’t own the footage, I’ll give you the link and send you off into the wilds of the internet to study the performance, THEN you can come back to our video here where I’ll offer observations and critiques and perhaps a little history and inspiration along the way.
IMPORTANT: The object of this Master-course is to build your OWN routine, we are not looking at these performers to copy their ideas. This is to show you what can be done with the simple prop at hand, and for you to feel confident that this will be worth your time.
When authors and screenwriters write a new book or movie they will often IMMERSE themselves within the genre, soaking up all that has come before. Stephen King always says the greatest writers are those who READ all the time, soaking up language and style, letting it all percolate inside your creative subconscious and inspiring original creativity to flow forth. As magicians we should be doing the same, studying, reading and most importantly SOAKING UP the work of others for inspiration.
Hence this playlist.
As we go on, various other performers will be added, a longer look at Ricky Dunn is on the way and more.
One last thing, we are at the mercy of the internet. These videos may not last. I’m not saying you should illegally download them for study... that would be wrong... but be sure to watch them all as much as you can and as soon as you can.
Ok let’s go!
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ARMCHAIR STORIES - GOLDIN'S EGG BAG - Pt 1
Horace Goldin, was considered one of the greatest illusionists in the the 'golden age of magic'. Incredible illusions, such as Buzz Sawing a Woman in Half. Yet after most shows, it seems that the one effect that hit the most, that caused more talk, was his EGG BAG ROUTINE.
Goldin learned the ro...
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ARMCHAIR STORIES - GOLDIN'S EGG BAG - Pt 2
Horace Goldin, was considered one of the greatest illusionists in the the 'golden age of magic'. Incredible illusions, such as the Buzz Sawing a Woman in Half. Yet after most shows, it seems that the one effect that hit the most, that caused more talk, was his EGG BAG ROUTINE.
Goldin learned th...
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1 ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - EGG BAG - DENNY HANEY
https://youtu.be/3aUhDAqU_zw
Before we jump in to bags, eggs, gaffs and routines, let’s ease into the subject by appreciating what has come before.
I have uncovered - all over the internet - some lovely and original routines, performances of top professionals that we need to study.
Their ap...
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2 ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - JOHNNY THOMPSON
https://www.magicana.com/video/johnny-thompson-egg-bag-0
Next up, a complete 180 in terms of presentation, the perfect routine to watch after Denny Haney. A more storied approach, emphasizing the impossible and dripping with artistry, from how Johnny holds the bag and the egg, to how he sets u...
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3 ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - JOHN CARNEY
https://youtu.be/ktpcv_REvC0
John Carney is the king of minimal, casual, natural sleight of hand, having studied under the greats such as Dai Vernon and Faucett Ross, BUT he is also a devastatingly funny and commercial performer.
John’s routine is minimalism at it’s best. I love his approach...
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4 ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - WAYNE DOBSON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RouUn8jDs2k
We have seen Egg Bag routines that have been short and sweet, and loud and proud, fairly serious and wildly comedic BUT the way Wayne Dobson approached the routine was a revelation. This will -perhaps- help you re-evaluate how you approach ALL your ...
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6 EGG BAG ANALYSIS - PAUL DANIELS
Paul Daniels doing the egg bag - very much influenced by Charlie Miller and Ken Brooke. Along with a little Valentine analysis.
This was a long time coming as the footage was hard to locate. Great stuff here to learn and admire... Daniels was a master magician, often not appreciated for his ski...
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5 ARMCHAIR ANALYSIS - RICKI DUNN
Part One of a two-parter on the the late, great Ricki Dunn.
Ricki Dunn was a master performer and a wonderful character, his egg bag was more of an excuse to pick pockets, but it's a real lesson in BODY LOADING and worth studying for that reason alone. Let alone how he attacks all his magic and ...
