Sankey-Tized: The Close-Up Miracles of Jay Sankey – Limited Edition VHS (1995, Signed)
Sankey-Tized: The Close-Up Miracles of Jay Sankey is a vintage, limited-edition VHS release from 1995 combining Volumes 1 & 2 into a single tape. This landmark project represents Jay Sankey’s first major instructional release and captures the inventive, offbeat style that would go on to influence close-up magicians worldwide.
Filmed during the early years of Sankey’s career, this tape teaches powerful, practical routines using everyday objects—cards, coins, keys, rings, spoons, and more. The methods are deceptively simple, but the effects are strong, commercial, and timeless. Sankey’s early stand-up-comedy roots shine throughout with gags and fake routines, offering a fascinating early glimpse of the quirky style audiences recognize today.
✨ Features
- Limited-edition VHS combining Volumes 1 & 2
- Signed cover by Jay Sankey himself
- Jay Sankey’s first major instructional magic release
- Classic close-up magic using ordinary, everyday objects
- Simple methods with powerful real-world impact
- Early showcase of Sankey’s signature humor and personality
📦 Physical Details & / or Condition & Inclusions
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Format: VHS tape
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Year: 1995
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Edition: Limited edition
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Content: Volumes 1 & 2 combined
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Autograph: Signed front cover by Jay Sankey
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Routines: Includes Sankey classics such as Back in Time and Airtight (full list shown on back of case)
This release is widely regarded as a cornerstone of modern close-up magic, featuring routines that many top professionals still perform today.
Sankey-Tized is a rare opportunity to own a signed, early piece of magic history—ideal for collectors, Sankey fans, and serious students of close-up magic.