This two DVD set contains an entire two-hour Jam Auction
from start to finish, including the Chinese Money Trick
that draws the crowd all the way to the Dollar for
Drinks ending. Jack Nyberg, known as the “Gee-Whiz Kid,”
works the jam. Don Driver gives some explanation and
terminology, but mainly this is a great chance to see
how a jam is set up and run, and how a master qualifies
and gets agreement from his marks.
"In the Life" with Doc Jon
- 3 Disc Set - $55
Join the School for Scoundrels in an amazing weekend
with Doc Jon. Doc has lived an extraordinary life
as a dealer, mechanic, crossroader, and card and dice
cheat for crime mobs in Las Vegas and Hawaii, as well as
for the Yakuza in Japan.
He sits and talks
with us for nearly four hours on these 3 DVDs, tellin us his
thrilling life story and talking about what it takes to be a
successful cheat. He talks about being busted with a
gang for drilling the slots on the floors of Las Vegas
casinos, about betrayals and friendships in the world of
professional gamblers, and about going to prison for running
a juiced dice table in an illegal gambling house for the
Mulano Family in Los Angeles.
It is fascinating to hear
about this strange life from a man who has really been
there, and who has spent time in prison as a result, and was
nearly blown up by a car bomb.
He talks about how you
develop the moxie to move under fire, and the difference
between being a great card handler and a true card cheat.
This is the real deal, and the authenticity and authority of
the story is apparent from the very beginning.
He teaches
how to handle a deck of cards in a way that won't make a pro
grimace. He shows some never before published cheating
moves and some advanced handling and nuances on some
classics. He explains chip stealing moves as well as
card handling. He talks about what is actually useful
and important and tips his method for marking and re-sealing
a deck of cards for Blackjack. A great unpublished
version of the Mexican Turnover is also shown.
This is a
fascinating and gripping story filled with humor and danger,
and remarkable "real world" feel. This is a rare
glimpse into a life to which few ever get a peek.
Doc's story explains how he moved from a young dealer for
the house, just looking to learn how to protect his game, to
a full-fledged card mechanic, crossroader and dice cheat.
Senior Pitchman's Reunion 2008 - $35
These are snippets from our nearly three hour
video "The Senior Pitchman's Reunion." Pop and
Magill shot this in November, 2008. It was the
occasion of the first annual "Senior Pitchman's
Reunion: 60 Years old or better--Fakers Only! No
NCLs! No 40 Milers!" at the Boulder Station in Las
Vegas.
The 2 disc DVD set contains interviews with 17 of the
worlds's greatest pitchmen--almost three hours of video.
Many of these men and women are multimillionaires from
selling svengali decks, slicers and dicers, knives,
mice, squirmies, pens and medicine both in front of live
crowds and on television. They tell wonderful tales
about the joys and pitfalls of their craft, about the
methods and tricks, about what it takes to be a
pitchman, about how pitches are crafted and learned,
about good delivery and timing and--most of all--about
what it means to them and why they live the life of the
pitchman. This information is inspiring and helpful not
only to potential Svengali or mouse pitchmen, but to
anyone who has to gather a crowd, hold their attention
and get a certain response from them. The techniques
that work for the pitchmen can be applied to almost any
performance.
This is like having a chance to meet many of the best
and most successful pitchmen in the world, and have them
share with you the secrets to their success.
Don Driver's DVD:
Building a Tip, Getting an Edge - $35
This excellent DVD features Zachary Strange and
demonstrates how to gather a group of people for busking,
street magic. The information is easy to learn and is
concise in delivery.
Don
Driver's DVD: Svengali Pitch - $40
This no frills, short, to the point DVD features the
Svengali Pitch. This routine is proven and easy to
learn. Bonus material includes Magic Fuzzle Pitch and
a DVD extra: The Legendary S. David Walker pitching at
the 2005 Wisconsin State Fair.
Street Theatre DVD
Award-winning
documentary-maker, Peter Shatalow films some of the
world’s best Buskers live on the streets for this action
packed film. Mixing raw street performance and up-close
and personal interviewsthe documentary spotlights;
Alakazam, Jeff Collins, The Flaming Butterflies, Gazzo,
The Coadster, Silver Elvis, Taxi Trix, Chalkmaster Dave,The Silly People, Michael
O'Neil, The Jim Show, Master Lee, Bernadette et Rita,
DynaMike, Stitch, Trulee Odd, Aytahn, The Cowguys, Jeff
Hill, Aidan Orange, Daisy and Derrick and The Fire Guy.
100 action packed minutes.
NEW - Billy McComb Table
Includes Custom Carrying Case
The School for Scoundrels and Hocus Pocus team up to bring you another exceptional product you won't find anywhere else!
Introducing the Billy McComb Table! Personally designed by Billy and used in his shows for cruise ships and stand-up performances, it can finally, after all these years, be yours!
Whit Haydn and Chef Anton have teamed up with the master himself to give the most durable and practical stand-up table on the market. Made to pack down to almost nothing, this table comes with a custom made zippered carry bag with a shoulder strap. You'll be able to take it with you everywhere with no limitations! Travels light and small, this table enables you to carry it on airlines as a carry-on bag. It even fits in the suit compartment of a Samsonite Suitcase. If space is an issue, the problem has been solved!
Professionally manufactured by Encore Magic, the specifications of the Billy McComb Table are as follows:
Poly Honeycomb core skinned with black Haircell ABS and 3/8" thick panels
Top Size 10.5" deep x 20" wide
Closed position: 4" X 15" X 20"
Weighs 18 pounds.
A limited number of these are being produced, however, so you must act now and reserve your very own Billy McComb
Stage Table.
