Bob Read Magic Collection: Comedy Routines, Lectures & History – 4-Disc Digital Download
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- Over 8 hours of Bob Read’s iconic comedy magic performances and insightful lectures (1976-2005).
- Learn famous routines like Bottle Production, Glass Through Table, Knife Through Coat, and Impromptu Cups & Balls.
- Includes 7 PDF publications, the 2004 Genii issue, and historical magic lectures.
- Discover Bob’s theories on misdirection and comedy from a rare interview with Richard Kaufman.
- Instant digital download for immediate access to this legendary magic content.
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Unleash the Legacy of Bob Read: A Masterclass in Comedy Magic & Storytelling
The Bob Read Collection is an unparalleled digital archive, encapsulating the genius of Robert Graham Read – one of magic’s most unique and influential figures. Revered for his distinct blend of comedy, captivating magic, and ability to create a “rolling wave of hysteria” in audiences, Bob Read’s work remains a benchmark for magical entertainment. This comprehensive 4-disc digital set, spanning over eight hours, offers an intimate look into Bob’s legendary performances, groundbreaking theories, and meticulous historical research. Perfect for aspiring magicians, seasoned professionals, and magic historians, this instant download provides direct access to the mind of a true master.
What’s Included in This Definitive Digital Collection?
Over 8 Hours of Legendary Performances
Witness Bob Read’s captivating stage presence across performances recorded from 1976 through 2005. Experience his signature blend of comedy, magic, and masterful misdirection that earned him a revered status among his peers. This collection presents a rare opportunity to study a performer who few could match in audience engagement.
Iconic Routines & Detailed Explanations
Gain insights into the methods and comedic timing behind Bob’s most famous routines. This collection features and often thoroughly explains the secrets to:
- Bottle Production
- $100 Glass Through Table
- Transpo Tumbler
- Knife Through Coat
- Quasimodo Card Trick
- D(I)ice Stacking
- Gypsy Torn and Restored Thread
- Impromptu Cups and Balls
- Four Coin Production with Handkerchief
Many of these routines are thoroughly explained, offering practical, actionable advice for refining your own performances and understanding the psychology behind the magic.
In-Depth Lectures on Comedy & Theory
Beyond the tricks, Bob shares his profound understanding of comedy and misdirection. Dive into lectures where he teaches core routines and elaborates on his unique ideas and theories that revolutionized how magicians approach audience engagement and comedic timing.
Historical Magic Research & Exploration
Explore Bob Read’s dedication as a dogged researcher, historian, and collector with two fascinating lectures:
- A detailed history of prints depicting the cups and balls trick over the last 300 years.
- The intriguing search for the mysterious author of parts of one of magic history’s most famous books, the Annals of Conjuring.
Join Bob on a virtual walk through magical London, where he points out sites of historical magic significance spanning over 400 years.
Exclusive Interviews & Publications
- Listen to a private interview Richard Kaufman conducted with Bob, where he reveals the true secrets behind effective misdirection and the nuanced mechanics of comedy magic.
- Access PDF files of all seven of Bob Read’s essential publications, providing invaluable written insights:
- Thanks to Pepys
- What You Get is What I Do
- “Knife Through Coat”
- “Bottle Production”
- “$100 Glass Through Table”
- “Transpo Tumbler”
- “Penultimate Cups and Balls”
- Also included is the entire 2004 issue of Genii magazine, a special edition dedicated to Bob Read and his groundbreaking work.
Technical Specifications
This digital collection comprises content equivalent to a 4-DVD set, delivered via instant download for immediate access.
- Total Running Time: Approximately 8 hours and 55 minutes
- Disc One Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 14 minutes
- Disc Two Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 6 minutes
- Disc Three Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes
- Disc Four Running Time: Approximately 75 minutes (1 hour 15 minutes)
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The Bob Read Magic Collection is more than just tricks; it’s a comprehensive education in performance, history, and the art of engaging an audience. Download this indispensable resource today and begin your journey into the unparalleled world of Bob Read, transforming your magic and stage presence.
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Robert Graham Read (“Bob” to one and all) was one of the unique figures in magic. Bob was the greatest magician the United Kingdom has ever produced. His comedy, his magic, and their combination was unique and produced a rolling wave of hysteria in his audiences that few magicians other than Juan Tamariz, David Williamson, Bill Malone, and Tom Mullica have been able to match. He was also a dogged-researcher and historian/collector, specializing in the early history of magic in London and images of magicians performing the cups and balls.
This unique 4-DVD set contains over eight hours of Bob Read’s performances, ranging from 1976 through 2005, including all of his most famous routines. Several lectures are also included in which many of the routines are taught, along with Bob’s ideas and theories about comedy. You’ll get to see Bob perform his incredible “Bottle Production,” “$100 Glass Through Table,” “Transpo Tumbler,” “Knife Through Coat,” “Quasimodo Card Trick,” “D(I)ice Stacking,” “Gypsy Torn and Restored Thread,” “Impromptu Cups and Balls,” “Four Coin Production with Handkerchief,” and much more. Many of these routines are also thoroughly explained.
Also included are two historical lectures Bob gave, one on the history of prints of the cups and balls over the last 300 years, the second on the search for the mysterious author of parts of one of magic history’s most famous books, the Annals of Conjuring.
Let Bob also take you on a walk through magical London, pointing out the sites where interesting magic tidbits took place over the past 400 years. Sit in on a private interview Richard Kaufman conducted with Bob in which he explains the true secrets of misdirection and comedy magic.
Also included on this set are pdf files of all seven of Bob Read’s publications, Thanks to Pepys, What You Get is What I Do, “Knife Through Coat,” “Bottle Production,” “$100 Glass Through Table,” “Transpo Tumbler,” and “Penultimate Cups and Balls.” The entire issue of Genii dedicated to Bob and his work from 2004 is also included.
All told, these four DVDs encapsulate the life of one of magic’s greatest practitioners.
Disc One Running Time Approximately 2hrs 14min
Disc Two Running Time Approximately 2hrs 6min
Disc Three Running Time Approximately 2hrs 20min
Disc Four Running Time Approximately 75min
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