Chicago Opener & Red Hot Mama Card Trick DVD | World’s Greatest Magic Tutorial
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- Master the legendary “Chicago Opener” (Red Hot Mama) card trick.
- Learn multiple expert handlings from Bill Malone, Michael Ammar, Daryl, and more.
- Execute a stunning, easy-to-perform effect with a jaw-dropping color change and transposition.
- An essential addition for any magician seeking to elevate their card magic repertoire.
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Master the Legendary Chicago Opener Card Trick
Unlock the secrets of the Chicago Opener, also famously known as Red Hot Mama – one of card magic’s most iconic and impactful effects. This classic trick has astonished audiences worldwide for decades with its deceptive simplicity and jaw-dropping revelation. Whether you’re a beginner seeking a powerful opener or a seasoned pro refining your act, this DVD provides comprehensive instruction to integrate this miracle into your repertoire.
Witness the Astonishing Card Transposition
How the Magic Unfolds
Imagine this compelling sequence: A spectator freely selects a card, which you visually cause to change its back color – for instance, from blue to a striking red. This card is then placed aside. When you attempt to repeat the effect with a second selected card, it appears to fail. However, the ultimate surprise awaits as the first ‘red’ card is revealed to have impossibly transformed into the second spectator’s selection. The ingenious psychology and stunning visual of the Chicago Opener guarantee an unforgettable reaction from any audience.
Expert Instruction from Renowned Card Magicians
This exclusive DVD features an assembly of world-class magicians, each offering their unique insights and masterful handlings of the Chicago Opener:
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Bill Malone:
Presents a compelling mentalism-based twist, elevating the classic effect with a mind-blowing presentation.
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Michael Close:
Delivers an incredibly funny and astonishing performance, complete with his original, innovative method.
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Michael Ammar:
Shares two distinct handlings of his signature “Red Hot Mama” routine, alongside a detailed explanation of the traditional version.
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Daryl:
Adds his expert finesse and subtle techniques, enhancing both the traditional handling and overall impact.
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Dan Fleshman:
Incorporates a powerful “Card to Wallet” kicker, adding an extra layer of impossibility and taking the effect to a professional level.
Why Every Magician Needs the Chicago Opener
A Timeless Classic for Your Repertoire
Since its first publication in 1950, the Chicago Opener has been a cornerstone for professional card magicians. Its reputation as a “killer trick” is well-deserved, offering maximum impact with minimal setup. This DVD is the definitive resource to learn and master the intricacies of this enduring effect. Gain the confidence to perform one of card magic’s most talked-about routines, leaving your audience speechless with every performance.
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Behold! World’s Greatest Magic reveals the Chicago Opener! Witness masters like Malone & Ammar astound with this card miracle. A trick every magician must know!
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World’s Greatest Magic – Chicago Opener
Discover the Chicago Opener, one of the most legendary card tricks in the world of magic! This mesmerizing effect, also known as Red Hot Mama, has captivated audiences for decades with its stunning simplicity and jaw-dropping impact. Whether you’re a seasoned magician or just starting out, this trick is a must-have in your repertoire.
The History Behind the Magic
The Chicago Opener traces its roots back to Al Leech’s Hot Card Trick No. 1, later popularized by magicians like Frank Everhart and Jim Ryan. Despite its debated origins, this trick has stood the test of time, becoming a staple for professional magicians worldwide. Its ability to astonish with minimal setup makes it a true classic.
What Makes This Trick Unforgettable?
Imagine this: a spectator freely selects a card, and with a wave of your hand, its back color changes from blue to red. But the magic doesn’t stop there! When you attempt to repeat the effect, it seemingly fails—only to reveal that the first card has magically transformed into the second selection. The sheer brilliance of this effect lies in its simplicity and the unforgettable reaction it elicits from your audience.
Learn from the Masters
This DVD features world-class magicians who bring their unique flair to the Chicago Opener:
- Bill Malone presents a mind-blowing mentalism twist on this classic trick.
- Michael Close delivers a hilarious and astonishing performance with an original method.
- Michael Ammar shares two handlings of his signature Red Hot Mama, along with the traditional version.
- Daryl adds his expert finesse to the trick, elevating it to new heights.
- Dan Fleshman includes a powerful Card to Wallet kicker, taking the effect to the next level.
Why You Need This DVD
Since its first publication in 1950, the Chicago Opener has been a must-know trick for professional magicians. Whether you call it Red Hot Mama or Chicago Opener, this effect is a killer trick that will leave your audience speechless. With this DVD, you’ll learn from the best and master a trick that has stood the test of time.
Don’t miss your chance to add this iconic piece of magic to your act. Get the World’s Greatest Magic – Chicago Opener DVD today and start amazing your audience like never before!
The card trick popularly known as Chicago Opener had its origins in an effect invented by Al Leech that was originally called Hot Card Trick No. 1 and then later rechristened Red Hot Mama. The trick became immensely popular and many working performers immediately added it to their repertoires, notably Frank Everhart and Jim Ryan, who each sometimes get credit for its invention (Everhart’s version was published in a Frank Garcia Book as Chicago Opener and Ryan’s as Red Hot Mama in a book on Ryan’s magic by Phil Wilmarth.)
Despite its muddled origins, it remains one of card magic’s rare effects – an astounding miracle that is relatively easy to perform. What the audience sees is that the magician causes a freely-selected card to change its back color (say from blue to red), which is then tabled. The performer then claims to be able to repeat the effect and a second card is selected. This second attempt fails – no second red card is found – but the performer makes good by turning over the first red card and showing that it has now magically changed into the second selection.
On this DVD, you’ll meet a number of world-class performers with their own unique takes on this wonderful piece of card conjuring. Bill Malone is first with a mentalism presentation for this classic while Michael Close adds his own very funny – and amazing – presentation, complete with a very original method. Michael Ammar presents two handlings for his signature version of Red Hot Mama. He also performs and teaches the traditional handling, as does Daryl who also adds some important finesses. Finally, Dan Fleshman adds a powerful Card to Wallet kicker to this already spectacular trick.
There’s a reason that this effect has been a part of most professional card magicians’ repertoires ever since its first publication in 1950 – it’s a killer trick. So, whether you call it Red Hot Mama or Chicago Opener, if you’re a magician who aspires to entertain with a deck of cards, you need to learn this trick – and you’ll find no better resource than the performances and explanations on this DVD.
Mind Reading Magician – Bill Malone
The Dumbest Casino in the World – Michael Close
Bluefield Debut – Michael Ammar
Bluefield Debut 2 – Michael Ammar
Chicago Opener – Daryl
Momma in My Wallet – Dan Fleshman
Red Hot Mama – Michael Ammar
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