{"product_id":"darwins-encyclopedia-of-thumb-tip-magic-by-gary-darwin","title":"Darwin's Encyclopedia of Thumb Tip Magic by Gary Darwin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...that's the first thing you do in the morning... make sure you have your Thumb Tip with you... then you're ready to go out and conquer the world.\" -- Gary Darwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis incredible new DVD set will give you dozens of original and unexpected effects that you can perform professionally. Plus, it'll give you a handful of effects that will fool even the most seasoned magicians. If you thought the thumb tip was just for vanishing handkerchiefs, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eget ready to feel like the cockroach Darwin brings back to life at dinner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Volume One). This is the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eULTIMATE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e work on \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE ULTIMATE UTILITY GIMMICK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilmed in Las Vegas at four venues: The Penguin Studio, The Penguin Close-up Stage, Darwin's legendary Las Vegas Magic Club, and Darwin's Magic Museum. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe go wide, close-up, and over-the-shoulder to make sure you catch all the action.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e You'll feel like you're sitting in Darwin's living room learning from the legend himself. There's never been a DVD set of this scope produced on the Thumb Tip, and there will never be another Gary Darwin. This is an incredible opportunity to share Darwin's passion for the Thumb Tip and bring hundreds of new ideas into your act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThree jam-packed DVDs for only $ 59.95!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe THUMB TIP is here like never before. These three DVDs will go down in history as proof that this is the most powerful tool in the magician's toolbox.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Volume One you'll learn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History of the Thumb Tip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho invented it?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn what year?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat effect was first performed with it?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTechniques\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tuck\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gary?s Theory on how to Vanish a Silk Hanky.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Push\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Matches, Cigarettes, Coins, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pinch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Lance Burton?s ultimate variation on \"Darwin?s Flick\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Finger Palm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - When you?re not using the Thumb Tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fitting of the Thumb Tip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - All amateurs do it wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Darwin Dump\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Gary?s sure-fire out when someone challenges you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEffects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCut and Restored Rope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin?s simplified variation on the old classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSwallowing Cigarette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? An idea that goes way back, great for parties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarwin?s Multiplying Hankies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? An accidental invention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSalt Trick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? The updated version with a special thanks to Lance and Siegfried. This routine is worth the price of the whole DVD. Great Finale for your act!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilk to Tube\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin's variation on an old P\u0026amp;L collectable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDai Vernon?s Kicker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Vernon?s clever one-finger ?move-less? tuck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpoon Bending\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Darwin's simple improvement allows you to easily bend spoons and keys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDarwin?s Linking Chain\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Better than the Chinese Linking Rings, this is so good it's been sold as a stand alone effect for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChop Cup\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Darwin?s simplification that lets you do your chop routine with a regular cup!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCockroach Resurrection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Not the best dinner trick! (But, a great bar trick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eColor Changing Hanky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Fielding West?s method, PLUS an alternate method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTorn and Restored Napkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Darwin does it professionally. Great opener!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCigarette to Ice Cube\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Another great one for a party!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaper Balls over the Head\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Darwin?s touch on the classic effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiser?s Dream\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e ? Solari?s clever idea with a TT and a Jumbo Finale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBonus:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanishing Quarter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - With a thumb tip it's instant gratification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThumb Tips on Video\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThumb Tip Related \"Fakes\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Volume Two you'll learn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEffects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRestored Napkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Also called \"The Smoking Jacket\", this old classic is very strong when you do it Darwin's way. Most people do it wrong!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarge Napkin Vanish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Vanish items that would never fit in your Thumb Tip!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaper Clips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bob Fenton's clever idea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlternate Cut \u0026amp; Restored Rope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A hell of an idea. Blows the magicians away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eButchers Cord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - The cord restores in the spectator's hands! Very strong!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirecrackers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A neat little idea with an appearing string.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCandy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - If you work in a restaurant this simple little effect will double your tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanishing Cigarette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - This is strong stuff. Darwin?s reproduction is a KILLER. One of the top 5 things Darwin?s ever invented with the thumb tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanishing King Sized Cigarette\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - The one that destroyed Johnny Thompson. Party ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBroken Toothpick\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Cute little effect for the dinner table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlash Paper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Such an improvement on the old method. More flash!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEscape from Handcuffs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Escape from any pair of handcuffs using a Thumb Tip!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCellophane to Crystal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Another great one for the table workers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanishing Thimble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Put this one in your thimble routine!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStraw Production\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Great little effect anytime you're sitting at the table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBank Night\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - It's BEST done with a Thumb Tip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNuts \u0026amp; Bolts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Egor Polo?s brilliant little effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpikes through Thumb\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mini Illusion with a thumb tip and a black art secret.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Switch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - One of the top five Thumb Tip Tricks explained in GREAT tremendous detail by special guest and Las Vegas pro Jeffrey Richards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDollars to Quarters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A comedic trick with a great finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurnt \u0026amp; Restored Match\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - One of the highlights of the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBonus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCigarette Tonguing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCigarette Moves\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrick Tips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin takes you on a quick tour. Everything from picking up a flame your bare hands to a showgirl?s thumb tip. Tips of all colors, shapes, and sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatch Tricks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThumb Tip Packaging\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Volume Three you'll learn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEffects\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBalanced Card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tremendous effect. Magician fooler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGold Cord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin sells this one separately. Very commercial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSponge to Power Pad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - This little idea gives you a great way to get your number to a girl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSponge Balls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eColor Changing Sponge Balls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSponge Rabbits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin?s funny finish to Robert Nelson?s classic effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCandy Mentalism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Read people's mind with a thumb tip!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSilk to Pocket\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin?s modernization of the old principle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNickles to Dimes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Darwin?s startling climax improves on the old classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrop Dead\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Your pulse stops at your command.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCigarette in Hanky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - When you do it Darwin?s way you?re one step ahead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCenter Tear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Mentalism effect and Darwin?s finish on the Invisible Deck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurst \u0026amp; Restored Balloon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Strong Trick. Darwin invented this one over 25 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanishing Silk Hanky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A wild concept! Vanish the Hanky in the spectator?s hand!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRubber Bands\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A little mystery with a rubber band.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePurse Frame\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - The thumb tip improves the old classic!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Handed Silk Production\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInstant Breakfast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Fielding West loved it, and you will too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eExpanded Hanky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Melvin Christopher and Hen Fetch Popper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurnt \u0026amp; Restored Bill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Good trick, close-up or stage. This one gets more laughs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHigh Sodium Napkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - A new principle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBonus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Handed Coin Vanish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore Gimmicks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiterature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThumb Through Shirt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese DVDs are dedicated to Siegfried and Roy -- Gary Darwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbout the Magician: Gary Darwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorn:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e September 19th, 1935 in Denver Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFirst trick:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Darwin's grandfather performed a cigarette vanish for a six year old Darwin. A year later a family friend, Professor Lamont, plucked a silver dollar from his ear. From that moment Darwin was hooked on magic. Today Darwin is one of the top performers in Las Vegas. He is also a consummate collector, researcher, inventor, organizer, and writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin has created over 500 magic effects. He's also written several magic books including: Darwin's Close Up Miracles, Darwin's Thumb Tip Secrets, Darwin's Thumb Tip Thinking, and Inexpensive Illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin's professional credits include performances at the Stardust, the Lido, Caesar's Palace, the Silver Bird, the Flamingo, the Desert Inn, the Mint, the MGM Grand, and resort hotels in Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin owns one of the largest magic libraries in the world. There are over 10,000 books in the library in addition to autographs, posters, and other magic related memorabilia. Darwin's home is a museum of all things magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDarwin is also the founder of the Darwin Magic Club. The Club has met every Wednesday Night for over 39 years. The club has over 500 members, and its roster includes many of the biggest names in magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrivia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDarwin was the first magician featured in an afternoon show in Las Vegas history. A show called \"Speaking of Girls\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDarwin was the first person to escape from a straitjacket underwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDarwin has the unique ability to hold his breath for an amazing 3 minutes and 20 seconds!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDarwin won the Las Vegas Most Outstanding Swimmer award \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003efive years\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e in a row.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDarwin won the City Handball Championship \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eeight times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e and the State title twice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuote:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I think the Thumb Tip is the greatest thing ever invented for the magician because it gives you the appearance of great sleight of hand instantly. The Thumb Tip is almost like Rock and Roll... You can do it the same day! It's the greatest gimmick ever invented, no doubt about it.\" -- Gary Darwin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"medbold\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"[Darwin is] the only man I've ever seen do the Downs' coin star with both hands...\" -- J. B. Bobo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Magic Wholesale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51857120461088,"sku":"912","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9981\/5200\/files\/DarwinsEncyclopediaOfThumbTipMagic_web.jpg?v=1781553457","url":"https:\/\/tntmagic.com\/products\/darwins-encyclopedia-of-thumb-tip-magic-by-gary-darwin","provider":"tntmagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}