The Historic Magic Specials by Milbourne Christopher (2 DVDs) - Magic Trick
- 12 years ago
Available from http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk
Over three hours of footage
Two DVDs for optimum viewing quality
Three of Milbourne Christophers pioneering magic specials
Great performance footage of Roy Benson Mr. Electric (Marvyn Roy) Sorcar and Virgil.
Rare footage of Houdini
Bonus Christopher appearance on The Garry Moore Show
Milbourne Christopher produced some of the earliest prime-time magic specials now preserved in DVD form on this collection.
Youll see The Worlds Greatest Magicians (1967) featuring Roy Benson performing his Salt Pour Chinese Sticks and other classics Marvyn Roys show-stopping Mr. Electric act Sorcar with his Hangman Blindfold and Buzz Saw routines and Virgil and Julies famous Spirit Cabinet.
Priceless moments on these shows include rare Houdini straitjacket footage in Houdini The Impossible Possible (1969) and the great actor Zero Mostel chatting about art technique during 1962s Magic Magic Magic
This two-DVD set has been created in collaboration with magic film historian William McIlhany now with digitally enhancement and optimized sound.
...much better viewing than (anything) found on TV these days. Its a Houdini fans dream come true...as entertaining as they are important and I highly recommend them.
- Dustin Stinett Genii
Over three hours of footage
Two DVDs for optimum viewing quality
Three of Milbourne Christophers pioneering magic specials
Great performance footage of Roy Benson Mr. Electric (Marvyn Roy) Sorcar and Virgil.
Rare footage of Houdini
Bonus Christopher appearance on The Garry Moore Show
Milbourne Christopher produced some of the earliest prime-time magic specials now preserved in DVD form on this collection.
Youll see The Worlds Greatest Magicians (1967) featuring Roy Benson performing his Salt Pour Chinese Sticks and other classics Marvyn Roys show-stopping Mr. Electric act Sorcar with his Hangman Blindfold and Buzz Saw routines and Virgil and Julies famous Spirit Cabinet.
Priceless moments on these shows include rare Houdini straitjacket footage in Houdini The Impossible Possible (1969) and the great actor Zero Mostel chatting about art technique during 1962s Magic Magic Magic
This two-DVD set has been created in collaboration with magic film historian William McIlhany now with digitally enhancement and optimized sound.
...much better viewing than (anything) found on TV these days. Its a Houdini fans dream come true...as entertaining as they are important and I highly recommend them.
- Dustin Stinett Genii