Dai Vernon's Favorite Things, Paul Fowler & Ben Seidman! | March 19
This week's episode of "What's New This Week?" hosted by Beau and Paul Fowler, is a whirlwind tour of recently released magic and upcoming products, with a particular focus on honoring the legacy of Dai Vernon. The video adopts a lively, energetic tone, aiming to keep viewers informed about the latest developments in the magic world. A key element of the show is answering viewer questions using the hashtag #QuestionTime, with a playful segment dedicated to identifying last week's codeword ("Servo"). The episode highlights a diverse range of new magic releases, catering to different skill levels and performance styles. Some key products discussed include The Five Card Opener by Bill Abbott, Self-Cutting Deck by Dr. Martin Schwartz, AMi by Matthew Wright, Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman, and Dai Vernon's Favorite Things. The show also features a "Dealer of the Week" segment, spotlighting Planet Magic, and an "Artist of the Week" segment showcasing the work of Hamish Shuffles. The episode includes a "Reviewer on the Streets" segment featuring David from Magic Orthodoxy reviewing Crazy Sam's Paradox Cube, and a segment highlighting winners of a recent competition. The hosts actively encourage viewer engagement through comments and social media interaction. The video also showcases several downloadable magic products, including Rush by Nicolas Lepage and 5witch by Ben Williams, and provides a sneak peek at Paul Fowler's upcoming release, Propit Key. A full performance of Propit Key is shown, emphasizing its dramatic and engaging nature. This is a news type video, designed to inform magicians about new releases, events, and trends in the magic community. The creators clearly believe in the quality of the products they showcase, and they encourage viewers to explore the offerings of the featured dealers and artists. The emphasis on Dai Vernon's legacy and the inclusion of a routine inspired by his work suggests a respect for the history and traditions of magic.
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Key points
New magic releases and sneak peeks are showcased.
The video answers viewer questions using #QuestionTime.
Planet Magic is featured as the Dealer of the Week.
Hamish Shuffles is highlighted as the Artist of the Week.
David from Magic Orthodoxy reviews Crazy Sam's Paradox Cube.
Competition winners are announced.
Downloadable magic products are featured.
A sneak peek of Paul Fowler's Propit Key is shown.