Jeff McBride is recognized as a foremost innovator in the art of magic. His unique fusion of martial arts, dance, Kabuki Theater and stagecraft has inspired thousands of magicians around the world. Now, Jeff shares the secrets of his success and creative process with you! Jeff's extensive travels around the world have given him unique insight into the presentation of these mysteries for modern-day audiences. Jeff will show you how to add colour, flash, and mystery to your magic.
Explore the fascinating world of stage magic and learn the professional secrets of magic that packs small and plays big. Jeff not only teaches you how to do each effect, but why, and looks at the philosophy and psychology of a world-class performer.

Volume One - The Commando Act
Real Magic for Real World Conditions

Jeff McBride has performed around the world in every conceivable venue. He is one of the most versatile performers of our age, from dazzlng Las Vegas showrooms and arena/concert halls to cabarets, discos and surrounded on the street. The Commando Act is a practical, powerful, commercial magic show that can be performed in just about any performing situation. Jeff has honed his Commando Act over the past 20 years. Now, he teaches you step-by-step, move for move, his entire "real world" traveling show and gives you all the techniques and presentation tips so you can adapt this show to your own performing style.

Contents of Volume One - The Commando Act

Welcome to the Series
The Commando Act in Performance
Flash Silk Production
Cane to Ribbon
Comedy Cigarette Stretching to Rope
The McCut & Restored Rope Routine
Ring on Rope Rhapsody
Commando Ring Routine (McBride's Linking Ring Routine) (Kabuki Rings)
The Immortal Coil
Champagne Bottle Surprise
How to Use This Video
The Magician's Journal
The Commando Show in Theory and Practice
Setting up a Rehearsal Space
Mirror Practice and Video Rehearsal
The En-Trance and Opening Effects
Explanations of:
Flash Silk Production
Vanishing Cane to Silk Streamers
Cane Tips & Preparation
Cane Flourishes
The Finer Roll
Down the Shoulder
Across the Back
Inspiration and Motivation
The Commando Show Set-Up
Comedy Cigarette to Stretching Rope
McCut & Restored Rope
Scissor Blade Switch
The Loop Restore
The Panama Rope Trick Finale
McBride's Ring on Rope Rhapsody
Toss-On!
Knot Off!
Karate Chop
The Hunter Bow Knot
Bow Knot and Ring Finale
Setting Goals
The McBride Linking Rings
Types of Rings to Use
Ring Flourishes
The Finger Spin
The Finger Twirl
The Crash Link
The Routine, Phase 1
The Silent Link
The Changeover
The Pull Illusion
The Gravity Link
The Audience Unlink
Pop Off Unlink
Up the Arm
Another Silent Link
Swinging Unlink
The Routine Phase 2
Chain of three
Aerial Toss Link
Up the Chain
The Falling Ring
The Routine Phase 3
Ring Figures
The Globe
The Opening Flower
The Stirrup
Twisted Flower
Four Ring Olympic
6-Ring Chain Finale
Jeff's Favorite Magic Books
Bonus Ring Moves
Spinning Link
Finger Twirl
McBride's Centrifugal
Force Unlink
Abatar's Spin-Link
Reinhart's Silent Unlink
McBride's Spinning Unlink
Silent Link
Jeff's Ring-Go-Round
Tension and Release
Dan Harlan's Missing Link
Aerial Crash Link
Jeff's Tips on Key Rings
Thumb-Key Link
Jeff on Audience Participation
Jeff on Dealing with Difficult Situations
Jeff on Staging and Blocking
Hat Coil Production
Hat Coil Body Load
Hat Coil Grand Finale
Openers, Middlers, and Closers/Routining Your Show
Rainbow Mouth Coil -
Tips and Routining
Metal Foil Coil
Champagne Bottle Finale
Comedy, Drama, Contract and Texture
Running Time: 2 Hours and 25 Minutes