Criss Angel's Legacy Lives On with the Expert Magic Kit

The Criss Angel Expert Magic Kit is a popular magic kit that is designed for aspiring magicians who want to learn and perform their own magic tricks. This kit is endorsed by the famous magician Criss Angel and is designed to teach both beginner and intermediate level magic tricks. The main idea is that the Criss Angel Expert Magic Kit is a comprehensive package that includes all the necessary props, secret tools, and instructional videos needed to perform a variety of mind-blowing magic tricks. With this kit, users can learn and master tricks like levitation, mentalism, and mind reading. One of the key highlights of this kit is that it includes a step-by-step instructional DVD, where Criss Angel himself demonstrates and explains each trick in detail. This allows users to learn at their own pace and easily follow along with the instructions.

I had decided for this convention I was going to make attending the contests my priority and not lectures. Little did I know how much of a commitment this would be. I used to tell people I could watch magic shows all day…turns out I can’t…even with top level magicians!

In the picture above you ll notice the barricades on the streets, that s due to the pope being in town, and his route was on the same street as my hotel s front door. Even if it wasn t COVID, I didn t want what it was, so I got up, but unfortunately by that point the room was packed, and there was nowhere to sit or stand, so I had to bail on his lecture.

This allows users to learn at their own pace and easily follow along with the instructions. The Criss Angel Expert Magic Kit also includes a secret utility device called the "Secret Floating Kit". This device allows users to perform the famous levitation trick, where objects such as playing cards or dollar bills can be seen floating in mid-air.

What's the best magic thing you have received this year?

Hey y'all,
so we get a lot of threads on here about beginner products and we don't talk a whole lot about the new stuff we get and use. That's why I made this thread. I'd like to know what you received or purchased this year (or recent past) that you love.

I've broken my stuff down into categories, you can follow the format if you want but no need. This is just my favorite stuff I have acquired this year:

Favorite Book: Architect of the Mind by Drew Backenstoss (Brent Braun's book is also high on the list)

Favorite Gadget: Flux by Pro Mystic

Favorite Toy: Crystal Clever

Favorite Anytime Anywhere Piece of Magic: Penrose Pendant

Favorite Kid's Piece: Super Ball by Nathan Kranzo

Favorite Deck of Cards: Bicycle Insignia Deck

Favorite Utility Device: The Razor Wallet by Dee Christopher is I believe the best peek wallet out there! Fight me!

What's your favorite magic that you have acquired or learned this year?

Scodischarge

It's not really a magical thing, but for me it's without a doubt Steve Forte's Gambling Protection Series.

WitchDocIsIn

Favorite Addition to the Collection - Rodker edition of The Discoverie of Witchcraft

It's funny when I see these threads because I find myself thinking, "Did I get that thing this year?"

Pretty sure I got Pain Game this year and that's my current favorite smash and stab method.

I picked up an entertainment hypnosis training video from Michael C Anthony and Mike Mandel and that's probably my favorite video this year. Definitely got me amped up to create a hypnosis show.

CaseyRudd

Director of Operations

It's not often that I buy much magic anymore, but this year I think I got some pretty amazing books to round out my collection:

The Magic Rainbow by Juan Tamariz
52 Lovers Through The Looking Glass by Pepe Carroll
The Books of Wonder 1 & 2 by Tommy Wonder

I also purchased Helder Guimaraes' Secret Language in December of last year and was hoping to put it on the list of those I'd receive this year, but the delays have pushed it to January of 2020.

52 Lovers and the Books of Wonder are currently in the mail; I treated myself to those pretty late this year on Black Friday

WitchDocIsIn

The Magic Rainbow by Juan Tamariz
52 Lovers Through The Looking Glass by Pepe Carroll
The Books of Wonder 1 & 2 by Tommy Wonder

Josh Burch

It's not often that I buy much magic anymore, but this year I think I got some pretty amazing books to round out my collection:

The Magic Rainbow by Juan Tamariz
52 Lovers Through The Looking Glass by Pepe Carroll
The Books of Wonder 1 & 2 by Tommy Wonder

I also purchased Helder Guimaraes' Secret Language in December of last year and was hoping to put it on the list of those I'd receive this year, but the delays have pushed it to January of 2020.

52 Lovers and the Books of Wonder are currently in the mail; I treated myself to those pretty late this year on Black Friday

All good books, though I wasn't exactly enamored with the Magic Rainbow as much as I have liked some of his past books. I did like the section on how humor can make or break a great trick. The placement of jokes within a routine and how they affect the magic was super interesting to me.

DominusDolorum

I've pulled back on my magic spending this year but I have treated myself occasionally. My favourite is Teaching Magic by Eugene Burger.

RealityOne

Books
Anneman's Enigma
Deland - Mystery and Magic
Scott Robinson's Pure Imagination
Tamariz - Magic Rainbow
Haas - Burger From Beyond
Burger - Teaching Magic

Come to think of it. I'm not sure if I got anything other than books this year.

Josh Burch

Books
Anneman's Enigma
Deland - Mystery and Magic
Scott Robinson's Pure Imagination
Tamariz - Magic Rainbow
Haas - Burger From Beyond
Burger - Teaching Magic

Come to think of it. I'm not sure if I got anything other than books this year.

Noel W.

It was a year of old and new for me; but mostly it was me trying to be more intentional in my purchases and acquisitions this year - what with moving my family away from Josh and the gang up there in Utah. I basically focused on what would help me in my current goal to design a show I could go public with next year, after I graduate from my Master’s program.

Favorite Book: I too picked up Architect of the Mind by Drew Backenstoss. However, my favorite pickup in books this year was PHASMA by Phedon Bilek. I tend to have a love-hate relationship with creators’ attempts at propless mentalism, but linking concepts in this book to Phedon’s earlier (was it last year?) release on a propless divination of a thought of drawing has been fun for me and what I’ve been playing around with.

Favorite Addition to the Collection (and my project for next year): completing parts two and three for a book test series with a bizzare theme, complete with what I suspect is a Pegasus Page-type of effect included. I already owned the first release, but two and three haven’t arrived yet; so maybe it has been pushed forward to early next year.

Favorite Gadget: Ragged School Slates; hands down favorite purchase for this year.

Favorite Toy: Patrick Kim’s Ambi Ring; I’ve been working to have in place different items that I can use as more natural hooks both in my office at work and at home. I like how the ring allows me to carry such a hook on my person.

Favorite Anytime Anywhere Piece of Magic: Will to Read by Steve Dela.

Favorite Deck of Cards: I didn’t anticipate picking up any new decks of cards this year, but when Theory11 announced the collaboration with Darren Brown I picked up a box set and a few loose decks. This was entirely an impulse purchase, hands down. I had been looking into purchasing Darren’s two older books because I wanted to understand his thoughts and approach in theory; and had recently learned about The Devil’s Picturebook instead just before that one post appeared on the forums here; so timing aligned. Also working in Theory11’s favor was me still kicking myself for not picking up the mystery deck collector edition set when it was still available on the website.

I also signed up for Jamie Daws’ VIP lecture cohort (I think that is what it is called); and Aaron Alexander’s course coming up. When I began putting ideas down for the show I am trying to get together I stumbled across Jamie’s course offering and it talked about conversations around prop building, scripting, character development; elements which felt like they would be more important and valuable than continuing my magic lecture subscriptions. I knew from everyone’s wisdom shared here that throwing things together loosely and disjointedly would be terrible. Instead, I wanted things to be very intentionally included, placed, and developed. Jamie’s project is helping with that for me; and I’m looking forward to hearing Aaron’s ideas on authentic connections; it’s different, but a lot of Aaron’s ideas and approach to performing resonate with me, and feel good.

obrienmagic

My 2 big new effects I am in love with currently are Time Machine by Josh Zandman and Pokemon Wild Card by Michael Bloemeke. Both went right into my working set!

I also bought the Rose Act by Will Tsai. It’s great, just not sure what to do with it yet lol

Josh Burch

It was a year of old and new for me; but mostly it was me trying to be more intentional in my purchases and acquisitions this year - what with moving my family away from Josh and the gang up there in Utah. I basically focused on what would help me in my current goal to design a show I could go public with next year, after I graduate from my Master’s program.

Favorite Book: I too picked up Architect of the Mind by Drew Backenstoss. However, my favorite pickup in books this year was PHASMA by Phedon Bilek. I tend to have a love-hate relationship with creators’ attempts at propless mentalism, but linking concepts in this book to Phedon’s earlier (was it last year?) release on a propless divination of a thought of drawing has been fun for me and what I’ve been playing around with.

Favorite Addition to the Collection (and my project for next year): completing parts two and three for a book test series with a bizzare theme, complete with what I suspect is a Pegasus Page-type of effect included. I already owned the first release, but two and three haven’t arrived yet; so maybe it has been pushed forward to early next year.

Favorite Gadget: Ragged School Slates; hands down favorite purchase for this year.

Favorite Toy: Patrick Kim’s Ambi Ring; I’ve been working to have in place different items that I can use as more natural hooks both in my office at work and at home. I like how the ring allows me to carry such a hook on my person.

Favorite Anytime Anywhere Piece of Magic: Will to Read by Steve Dela.

Favorite Deck of Cards: I didn’t anticipate picking up any new decks of cards this year, but when Theory11 announced the collaboration with Darren Brown I picked up a box set and a few loose decks. This was entirely an impulse purchase, hands down. I had been looking into purchasing Darren’s two older books because I wanted to understand his thoughts and approach in theory; and had recently learned about The Devil’s Picturebook instead just before that one post appeared on the forums here; so timing aligned. Also working in Theory11’s favor was me still kicking myself for not picking up the mystery deck collector edition set when it was still available on the website.

I also signed up for Jamie Daws’ VIP lecture cohort (I think that is what it is called); and Aaron Alexander’s course coming up. When I began putting ideas down for the show I am trying to get together I stumbled across Jamie’s course offering and it talked about conversations around prop building, scripting, character development; elements which felt like they would be more important and valuable than continuing my magic lecture subscriptions. I knew from everyone’s wisdom shared here that throwing things together loosely and disjointedly would be terrible. Instead, I wanted things to be very intentionally included, placed, and developed. Jamie’s project is helping with that for me; and I’m looking forward to hearing Aaron’s ideas on authentic connections; it’s different, but a lot of Aaron’s ideas and approach to performing resonate with me, and feel good.

Favorite Book: I too picked up Architect of the Mind by Drew Backenstoss. However, my favorite pickup in books this year was PHASMA by Phedon Bilek. I tend to have a love-hate relationship with creators’ attempts at propless mentalism, but linking concepts in this book to Phedon’s earlier (was it last year?) release on a propless divination of a thought of drawing has been fun for me and what I’ve been playing around with.

Another notable feature of this magic kit is the inclusion of a special deck of cards called the Mindfreak Deck. These cards are designed with special markings and features that allow users to perform mind-reading tricks and astonishing card effects. The main idea is that the Criss Angel Expert Magic Kit is a comprehensive and user-friendly magic kit that is suitable for beginners and intermediate level magicians. With its range of tricks, instructional videos, and high-quality props, this kit offers a complete package for anyone looking to learn and perform their own magic tricks..

Reviews for "Perform Impossible Feats with the Criss Angel Expert Magic Kit"

1. Karen - ★☆☆☆☆

I was really disappointed with the Criss Angel expert magic kit. First of all, the instructions were incredibly confusing and hard to follow. I thought this kit would be perfect for beginners, but there was a lack of clear explanations and step-by-step instructions. The tricks themselves were also quite underwhelming. The packaging made it seem like the kit would include some mind-blowing illusions, but it was nothing more than basic card tricks and a few cheap props. Overall, I feel like I wasted my money on a product that didn't deliver what it promised.

2. Mike - ★★☆☆☆

I decided to buy the Criss Angel expert magic kit because I've always been interested in magic tricks, but unfortunately, I found this kit to be quite disappointing. The quality of the props provided was subpar, and some of them broke after just a few uses. The included DVD was also of poor quality and didn't offer much guidance. I expected more from a product that claims to be an "expert" kit. The tricks themselves lacked the wow factor I was hoping for and felt too basic. I would definitely not recommend this magic kit to anyone looking for a quality and interactive experience.

3. Lisa - ★★☆☆☆

I was really excited to receive the Criss Angel expert magic kit as a gift, but my excitement quickly turned into disappointment. The instructions provided were confusing, and the quality of the materials was subpar. The tricks themselves were not as impressive as I had expected, and the explanations felt rushed and unclear. I feel like the kit was marketed towards beginners, but it was not accessible enough for someone with little to no experience in magic. Overall, I was highly dissatisfied with the product and would not recommend it to others.

Step into the World of Criss Angel with the Expert Magic Kit