Michael finney's magic and comedy have taken him around the world. Comedy clubs, corporate functions, network TV - you name it, he's done it, including an appearance at the recent Presidential Inaugural galas. He has been nominated for Magician of the Year, received the Silver Lion Head award for excellence in comedy and magic from Siegfried & Roy, and had his first real break in the business as a finalist in a Star Search competition. For the past 14 years, Michael has headlined comedy clubs across the country as well as entertained many corporate clients. Michael is no stranger to the networks either as he has performed on NBC's World's Greatest Magicians and World's Wildest Magic shows.

In this remarkable video series, Michael finney found time in his busy schedule to get in front of the cameras and share the things that made him such a success - the jokes, the magic...and even a few tears along the way. This is more than just an instructional DVD series. It's an encounter with a remarkable human being. You'll come away from this video series inspired to not just be a better performer but maybe even a better person.

VOLUME 1 - COMEDY: NO MAGIC
In front of a live audience (who are probably still trying to catch their breaths after laughing so hard), you'll see and hear Michael expound on the following subjects:
A Dry Heat
Getting Older
Pet Peeves
Flying
Passing Gas
Flying Again
Driving Old People
Man-Sized Huggies
Eating Cats
A Trip to the Doctor
Personal Training
Cars
Bicycles & Meeting God
Gambling in Vegas
My Parents & Corporal Punishment

VOLUME 2 - COMEDY MAGIC ACT & MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH

Cane to Hat Table - A great opener for a comedy magic act.
Six-Card Repeat - A venerable classic with the Finney touch, complete with a story that hangs it together and a pure show-biz ending.
Professor's Nightmare - A trick many have discounted comes to life in the hands of a comedy master.
" No" - It's an old gag but with the right timing, can still send an audience into convulsive laughter.
1-2-3-4 - A surprising piece of mentalism that stuns even jaded comedy club audiences.
Lady Rope Routine - One of Michael Finney's trademark pieces. This is the multi-phase routine that has taken him around the world.
Sponge Ball Routine with Watch Steal - Two sponge balls, a spectator, a missing watch and a whole lot of laughs!
Card on Forehead - Michael's other signature piece; a routine that has everyone in stitches and the guy on stage wondering what's so funny!

Motivational Speech - This is a rare and extremely candid glimpse into the mind and heart of a top professional. In this segment, Michael opens himself up to the audience (and to you) as he relates the story of his rise up the show business ladder. Hear how Michael overcame tremendous obstacles to reach his goals and he will surely inspire you to reach for the stars in your own career ... and life! What's more, he shares many of the promotional ideas and marketing tools he uses to maintain his position as one of America's busiest performers.

These are the inner workings of the magic in Michael Finney's repertoire; the tricks that made him a star. And, though you'll learn the secrets behind the tricks, there's much more here than that. You'll learn the real secrets of what makes magic entertaining to real-life audiences and even if you choose not to perform these specific pieces, the information that Michael so generously shares on this DVD has the power to transform and empower the magic you already do. Watch Michael as he tips the real work on:
Six-Card Repeat
Glitter Card Gimmick Construction
Silk Card Gimmick Construction
Professor's Nightmare
" No"
1-2-3-4
Lady Rope Routine
Sponge Ball Routine
Watch Steal
Card on Forehead

Sold as a set of three. All DVDs can be played worldwide. Produced by L&L Publishing. Original release date: VHS:?, DVD: January 2004. (Purchased separately these DVDs sell for £34.95 each).
UK £99.95