13 effects and 2 bonus effects from another volume are taught in this DVD. I find some of the routines interesting and some of them I wonder why it was even put in the DVD.

One of the effects which I was disappointed with was Cause N Effect. In this effect, a piece of paper is folded and left standing upright on a table, Chris Angel demonstrated static electricity by rubbing his hand on his cheeks, he then move the hand towards the paper causing it to fall. I don’t think a spectator will be convinced that it was static that cause the paper to fall since the hands were moving very fast towards the paper.

Having said that, there are some routines which I think are good. One of them is Melting Coin: A coin is able to penetrate an inflated balloon. You’ll need to prepare the balloon but the effect looks visual and easy to do too. Another one is taught by Jonny Thomson “JT’s Dream”. The performer is able to predict 2 cards that were selected by a spectator. This effect is impromptu and very easy to do.

Most of the effects are found in beginner’s book, for example, Professor’s Nightmare which was named as “Christopher’s Nightmare”. There is nothing new in this DVD and the effects are suitable for beginners. There is also no knuckle busting moves in this DVD; even a total beginner would be able to learn the routines in this DVD.

Rating 4/5 for a beginner. Recommended for a beginner which will be able to perform these routines within a short period of practice.