Speakeasy magic refers to the type of magic that was popular during the Prohibition era in the United States. This era, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, was a time when the sale, production, and distribution of alcoholic beverages was illegal. The term "speakeasy" was used to describe the venues where these illegal activities took place. During this time, speakeasies became a hub for social gatherings and entertainment. People went to these underground establishments to enjoy music, dance, and other forms of entertainment. Magic became a popular form of entertainment in speakeasies due to its ability to captivate and amaze audiences.

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Magic became a popular form of entertainment in speakeasies due to its ability to captivate and amaze audiences. Speakeasy magic often incorporated elements of surprise, deception, and illusion. Magicians would perform tricks using cards, coins, and other small props that were easy to conceal.

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Speakeasy is Dan Harlan’s elegant and modern two-person code. Imagine.. speaking in your natural voice in a relaxed, seemingly unrehearsed way, yet communicating: numbers, symbols, colors, dates, names and other information to your partner.

No more difficult memorization! Learn the basics in less than 5 minutes! Master the system in mere hours! Simple and fun to teach your partner! Completely customizable to suit your needs! May be performed anywhere, anytime!

Easy to learn, and IMPOSSIBLE to forget.

This comprehensive dvd contains over two hours of performances, explanations & variations of the speakeasy system. Also included on the dvd are practice flash cards and artwork for drawing duplication routines. Watch the demo to experience just some the possibilities of speakeasy.

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This is a great system. I have two concerns.

1. The price is very high. The reason it is high is to prevent just ANYBODY getting the secret to this great method. So I understand why it is high, but I think would have been just fine to filter out the real magicians and those who just want secrets.

2. While the method is great, keep in mind this is not like traditional Two-person codes. This is a simplified code, meant for basic, but powerful, tricks. If you wanted to have someone point to any object in a room, or draw any picture, it requires a good amount of memory work. He does go through a method that he calls the Alpha Code, but says to only use it when called upon, and use it sparingly. This method is more of "How many fingers am I holding behind my back?" type of code.

Cons aside, I got a hang of this method right away, and was able to teach my partner in a quick manner. Having tried the one in 13 Steps to Mentalism, though it is almost comparing apples to oranges, this method is a lot easier to remember, and to store in your brain. The 13 Steps method, while more flexible in what objects you could do, called for list memorization and awkward speech. This is a great trick, and if you can pick up a used copy, or happen to have the cash, this is a must have for any two man routine.

THE METHOD IT'S OK,I AM ITALIAN AND I MUST DO SOME CHANGE BUT THE IDEA IS VERY IGENIOUS,THIS METHOD REQUIRE A TRAINING TO BE FLUID AND CONSEALED BUT IS VERY EASY TO DO IT'S ONLY QUESTION OF TRAINING WORK. EXCUSE MY ENGLISH..

What a great system Dan Harlan has created and the reason it is so great is because it’s so simple to learn and difficult to forget once learned. Me and my partner tried to learn the system that’s in the 13 Steps to Mentalism by Corinda book it took months to learn the basics and the problem was, if you left it alone for a couple of weeks you would forget things because there was so much to remember.
But Speakeasy is so simple to learn and remember. The fun me and my partner have already started having with this new system people keep asking me if she is physic and even the sceptics can’t work it out. I could not recommend this DVD enough

This sistem is just Amazing!! This is a must have magic!
Its easy, practical and the possibilites of effects are infinite.
Its worthy the price!! For sure!!

Dan Harlan puts out some great stuff and this is no exception. This is by no means a one trick pony. You can code practically anything to your helper. It is extremely simple and easy enough to remember.
More complicated sets will take a bit of practice to get down fluently, but your helper needs very little practice (practically no prep work).
If this is something that sounds interesting, I highly recommend this DVD.

I was afraid that this would be more memory work. But it's so easy, that I was amazed. I have tried to learn other systems and this just kills all of them. What you see in the demo vid is 100% TRUE! If you want to learn a sytem of two pearson mindreading you will learn this in just minutes. Fact is, this system should sell for 0 or more!Put together a show with all what you will learn from this system and you will have an amazing act that you can charge at least 00.

To fully understand my skepticism let me tell a quick story: Back about 6 months ago I purchased a book called the artful dodges of Eddie Fields. In it, there was a story of eddie helping George doing a 2 man code known as "the best in the business", though the secret method was not tipped, and was said to be VERY difficult, taking a year's worth of practice. They would litererally able to say peoples name's, read off serial numbers off of dollar bills, and much more. People would be fainting.
Long story short, I needed a system that can do just that. That infomaion could be comunicated effectively and secretly. The method must be flexible. Simple. Pushing it, a spectator could hide any item they own behind their back, and the person with their eyes closed could name the object. Could it do all of the above and work as a reliable system? Yes. For the money to be paid, you will be doing miracles. Legit ones at that. :)

Don't Buy This. It's too good and I don't want you to have it.
You will find nothing but one of the most brilliant and easy to master mentalist techniques of all time that will make you and your partner to be as close to legit mindreaders as ever possible. so I highly discourage you from proceeding further if you know what's good for you.
And just remember that it doesn't help that Dan is an excellent teacher and is incredibly helpful if you have questions or that he has more in store than what's actually on the DVD if you are so inclined. seriously, who needs that level of awesome FN rockingness.

Dan & Jen do an excellent job of teaching the best (as far as I'm concerned) word transmission effect there is. This system is sooooo EASY to learn and then teach to your confederate ! EAST as counting on your fingers. Did I mention that it is EASY. easy to learn, that is ? If you need to "Transmit" info, then you WILL Love this method. Not only will you be able to send numbers, but will also be able to send color, shapes & ESP Symbols too to your partner !! Great for Birthday & Corporate events. Thanks again Dan & Jen, Your the BEST . Peace always to a GRReat Duo.

Dan Harlan is a fantastic teacher. He is very entertaining and a freaking Genius! I have been practicing this with my partner for the last two weeks. This method is brilliant and easy to learn. I like how much he simplified things for those of us. that don't wanna memorize ourselves into a coma.

As Dan states. there is so much you can do with this system. He presents a ton of ideas and leaves room for you to bring your own creativity to it.

The one con about the dvd: is that the live stuff at the fair is hard to hear. quite distracting while you are trying to take it all in. But he makes up for it with his time alone teaching. and makes up for it EVEN more when he lets you view some stage footage. So honestly. once you get the method down. when you go back to review the fair footage. you won't be so freaked while you are trying to see and hear Dan and Jen in action at the fair.

If you are interested in this kind of code/partner speak. GET IT! You will not be disappointed. It is fun. It is easy. You will get it quickly. but you will need to practice to be smooth. and it will all be worth it.

And guess what. it is fun!

“THE BEST DATE NIGHT IN TOWN”

So good!! I couldn't stop smiling the entire time. We loved it! The show was filled with magic, stories, comedy, and our friend even got up on stage and tried to solve a rubiks cube. It was hilarious.

This show was outstanding! I can't wait to come back! The speakeasy is so cool, and Kevin was a great host. We spent the hour after the show trying to figure out everything, and, no surprise, came to zero conclusions.

Delicious cocktails, magic was astounding. We got the magic cocktail flight and it was delicious!

I took my boyfriend to the show and we had an incredible time! Kevin was fabulous and funny.

Absolutely magical! We spent the evening completely amazed. Definitely check this out if you get a chance! We were able to snag tickets right before it sold out.

I have seen many magic shows but this show was beyond amazing! The venue was beautiful and the staff was kind and courteous. Before the show started we walked to the back bar (awesome!) and had delicious cocktail service. The show itself was amazing! Kevin is very talented and entertaining and includes the audience for most of the show. This is a great show to see if you’re looking for a nice night out with someone you love or even a group of friends.

Kevin Blake is an amazing magician and his magic shows are so much fun! I have seen many magic shows all over the world and I can honestly say that he is one of the best magicians I have ever seen. His magic is genuinely mind-blowing and he is a very funny guy. He makes all of his audience members feel welcome and involved.

Speakeasy magic

Photo Credit: Monica Silvestre

Photo Credit: Monica Silvestre

These tricks would often involve sleight of hand, misdirection, and other techniques to create illusions and fool the audience. One of the reasons why magic became popular in speakeasies was its ability to create a sense of wonder and escape from the realities of life during Prohibition. People were looking for ways to forget about the hardships they were facing and speakeasy magic provided an opportunity to do just that. Magicians who performed in speakeasies often had to be skilled not only in their craft but also in navigating the illegal and secretive nature of these venues. They had to gain the trust of the venue owners and patrons and ensure that their performances did not attract unwanted attention from law enforcement. Despite the dangers and risks involved, speakeasy magic continued to thrive during the Prohibition era. Magicians such as Jean Hugard, Theo Bamberg (known as Okito), and Max Malini became well-known figures in the speakeasy magic circuit. In conclusion, speakeasy magic was a popular form of entertainment during the Prohibition era. It provided an escape from the realities of life during that time and captivated audiences with its illusions and tricks. While the era of speakeasies may be long gone, the legacy of speakeasy magic lives on in the history of magic..

Reviews for "The Allure of Speakeasy Magic: Secrets of the Trade"

- Jennifer - 2 stars - I was really excited to go to the Speakeasy magic show, but I left feeling disappointed. The atmosphere was great, and I loved the 1920s theme, but the actual magic was underwhelming. The tricks seemed basic and the magician didn't have much stage presence. I expected to be wowed and amazed, but instead, I found myself guessing how the tricks were done. Overall, it was a bit lackluster and not worth the price.

- David - 1 star - The Speakeasy magic show was a complete waste of time and money. The venue was overcrowded, making it difficult to see the stage. The magician seemed disinterested and rushed through the tricks without any excitement or energy. The performance lacked any creativity or originality, and I found myself bored throughout the show. I would not recommend this event to anyone looking for an entertaining magical experience.

- Samantha - 3 stars - While the Speakeasy magic show had potential, it fell short in execution. The venue was lovely and had a beautiful ambiance, but the magic tricks themselves were average at best. The magician seemed unpracticed and made several mistakes during the performance, which detracted from the overall experience. Though some illusions were impressive, the lack of professionalism from the performer left me feeling underwhelmed. I believe with more preparation and polish, this could be a great show, but it missed the mark during my visit.

- Michael - 2 stars - Despite the high expectations I had for the Speakeasy magic show, I left feeling unimpressed. The tricks felt repetitive and lacked the wow factor I was anticipating. The magician's delivery was lackluster, and I found myself disengaged throughout the performance. Additionally, the seating arrangement was uncomfortable, and the venue was too cramped to properly enjoy the show. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience and would not recommend it to others.

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