The Essential Aldo Colombini (3 DVD set)

The Essential Aldo Colombini – 3-Volume DVD Set

One of magic’s best-loved performers—at his very best! For decades, Aldo Colombini has been known for powerful, commercial magic that relies more on subtlety and cleverness than difficult sleight of hand. In this exciting series, Aldo performs and teaches his favorite routines—effects you’ll want to add to your repertoire immediately. It’s all commercial, it’s all practical, and it’s all Aldo!

Volume 1 Highlights

• Joker Dilemma: A prediction trick with a surprising all-Jokers ending.
• Draw a Blank: A thought-of card appears as the only printed card in a blank deck.
• Hollow Hole: A selected card with a hole reappears after a balloon burst.
• Jumbo Coincidence: Matching jumbo half-cards rearrange into perfect pairs.
• This Goes On: Aldo’s hilarious and magical take on “Further Than That.”
• Bleached: A monte routine ends with all the cards turning blank in the spectator’s hands.
• And much more: rope magic, ring & rope, and startling transpositions!

Volume 2 Highlights

• Pocket Repeat: A clever twist on Six Card Repeat and Card to Pocket.
• 4-Wave: A practical version of Phil Goldstein’s B’Wave with regular cards.
• Hypno-Cards: A baffling double-spectator routine with a surprise ending.
• Grand Prix: An award-winning complete act with cards.
• Oil and Water: Aldo’s modern handling of this timeless plot.
• Shenanigans: A rainbow- and leprechaun-themed packet trick with comedy and color.
• Balls & Cups: Aldo’s easy-to-follow, surprising two-cup routine.

Volume 3 Highlights

• Have a Nice Day: Smiley-face stickers multiply and vanish, ending with the signed card.
• Four Red Card Trick: Homing Card with jumbo cards and a kicker finish.
• Barefoot in the Park: A poker demonstration with impossible spectator choices.
• Rubber Illusion: A stretching card that transforms into a mini-card.
• Throw in the Sponge: A hilarious, interactive sponge ball routine.
• That’s Amore: A magical matchmaking effect with Kings, Queens, and a message of love.
• Heart to Heart: A pip-plucking routine with sponge hearts that merge into one jumbo heart.

Why This Series?

The Essential Aldo Colombini is packed with professional, audience-tested routines suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage magic. Aldo’s teaching is engaging and easy to follow, ensuring you’ll not only learn the mechanics but also the presentation finesse that makes magic memorable. A must-have collection for magicians who value strong, commercial material that works in the real world.