THE DICK TURPIN SECTION
Dick was my mentor when I was about 10 years old. We lost touch after I turned 17. He was an amazing man, the real thing when it came to street performing..
Years later, while shooting Avalon High in New Zealand I bumped into an old friend, Brian Oaks. Brian used to live in Southend (my old home town) and he not only had video of the old magician members of the Southend Sorcerers Society, he ALSO had video of Dick Turpin performing and explaining some of his secrets.
Thanks to Brian and his mate, the fabulous close up magician Terry Machin, we now have a lovely record of my old mate.
Dick was quite old in these videos, and gets confused or flashes a little, don't let that fool you, when he was in front of an audience he was always awesome. You can get the idea of the mans skill from all these clips.
I'll be posting more and more of these every month
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DICK TURPIN'S BILL IN ORANGE
Movie
Dick demonstrates his Bill in Orange routine and handling. The ultimate impromptu miracle, borrow a bill, an orange and an envelope and you’re on your way.
Following the classic footage is Steve’s own thoughts and memories of that trick and Dick Turpin, PLUS an extra tidbit that’s a real ge...
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DICK TURPIN'S THOUGHT CARD IN GLASS
Movie
The greatest impromptu card trick of all time... no pressure..
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DICK TURPIN - PAPER BALLS
Movie
Real Video of Dick describing it and a little follow up of my own. These videos are fascinating because, even though he is clearly past his prime at this point, we can see the flashes of brilliance that made him such a great street performer. And I’ve never seen this idea before.
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DICK TURPIN - TURPIN'S TURNIP
The beginning of a full on, in depth investigation of the classic 'glass of water production from a hat' trick. Starting with vintage footage of the great street magician Dick Turpin teaching his method... including his double topit load.
Later on in MOTG we will add variations and new ideas...