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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2099 Posts 
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On 2004-07-24 00:35, Chessmann wrote: I agree, but I use that term mostly for all the beginners out there thinking that a dvd can replace reading a book, just because they assume they will learn everything right away after viewing a 30 minute dvd, as opposed to having to read a 300 page book. as I said above, "Not saying that I can't learn from it, though, as I am sure I will learn many things. I was asking the question for others who may have problems reading, or learning deficiencies when it comes to reading long books" some ppl order a dvd just to take the easy way out, not because it is necessarily better quality, or because they learn better from viewing, as opposed to reading. I agree that both ways have their advantages, and disadvantages, just seems like most ppl are looking to take short cuts, and expect the same results as ppl who put the required time, and work in to reading. usually you can absorb a lot more content in a shorter amount of time reading however, but that depends on each inviduals comprehension ability. I think these dvd sets would be an invaluable piece of learning, and referencing material.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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pnjtony New user 2 Posts
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I've recently been diagnosed with adult ADD (I've prolly had it all along). I refuse to take any pills with the chemical make-up as close to cocaine as possible (ridlin) so I just deal with it. I used to be able to read easily and now I just find myself putting the books down or opting for audiobooks from the library. That all being said I love learning from DVDs. Aside from being able to concentrate on it easier, you can see how something is supposed to look. I tried learning bits from Royale Road to Card Magic and just couldn't visualize what they were saying. Maybe it's because of my condition, I dunno, but I do know that watching something is way easier. I pick it up really fast too so I pretty much just have to hone my patter and fluidity.
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2099 Posts
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On 2004-07-22 22:04, Russ Frazier wrote: your right trix are for kids. however these are all sleights.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2099 Posts
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On 2004-07-25 23:17, pnjtony wrote: we all learn in different ways, and personally I believe both are invaluable in their own rights. I grew up learning from the old big hard backed books, however I welcome any learning aid that is sufficient enough to teach one properly, and help make things a little clearer sometimes. 
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts
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This is a great set. I bought it on tape several years ago. This set is a good example of the superiority of DVDs over video: having it on DVD would make it a lot easier to use as a reference work - it's a bit of a drag having to FF or REW through entire volumes.
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2099 Posts
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On 2004-07-27 19:37, taliesin wrote: that is true. however at the current price rate a lot of ppl cannot afford to spend $250 for this set, especially kids, or newcomers of the art. if I was them, I would gladly buy the VHS version at $130 cheaper. heck even $100 is a big chunk of change for a kid who is on a low weekly allowance. I agree though that navigation is less convenient, but hey it will only help seeing the same sleights over and over again.
also how long is taken per sleight? is it done once full speed, then once in slow motion? or just very slowly one time through?
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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atrudo Regular user New Hampshire 190 Posts
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I have one of the Daryl series and one of the Ackerman series and I must say that I like the Ackerman series more. The Daryl vids were fine, but Allan seemed to cover in better detail. Although, the Daryl series does seem to cover more material.
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Richard Evans Inner circle 1379 Posts
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For the beginner, I think Daryl's is a better all-round series: it has good advice for the experienced cardician, but at the same time has a lot to offer for the beginner.
sirbrad, Daryl goes through the sleights at a fair pace - there's a lot of stuff packed in here. Certainly nowhere near as much time spent on 'superpractice' as in the Ammar 'Easy to Master' tapes - hence my comments about the advantages of DVD.
I have six locks on my door all in a row. When I go out, I only lock every other one. I figure no matter how long somebody stands there picking the locks, they are always locking three. Elayne Boosler
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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2099 Posts
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Thanks
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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mattisdx Inner circle 1614 Posts
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Your welcome
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Posted: Jul 25, 2004 07:01 am 