Random I-Tunes Song of The Moment: Alone by Heart

Another "gum" DVD? Really? Do we really need one? YES!!!

This DVD is awesome. Four super easy, super practical effects using just a blister pack of gum. I love stuff that you can just carry around with you that is normal stuff that everyone else would have . . . things above reproach, like a pack of gum.

The four effects are excellent. You're left completely clean or "clean enough" at the end of every effect, and each effect is extremely powerful. Only one of them (Torn and Fuzed) is not really conducive to multiple performances in a strolling gig. Also, keep in mind that you wouldn't do all four effects at the same time. Pick one and go with that.

All of these effects are great for your professional repertoire, but in my opinion, they really shine in those casual just-hanging-out-with-friends environments. They're perfect bends.

The production quality is on the low side, but certainly does not interfere with the learning experience. They are taught and performed by a sharp and clever young magi named Kevin Schaller. I hope this isn't the last we see of him.

All four effects are worthy of your time and money in my opinion. There is no filler. Each effect, method, plot and handling is well thought out and well taught. If you carry gum around you might as well be doing these effects with it. And if you don't carry gum around . . . maybe you should.

Final Verdict:
4.5 Stars with a Stone Status of GEM!