John Archer
FURTHER EDUCATION
$41
Suggested Retail Price: $45
THE BLURB:
Brand new from John Archer, FURTHER EDUCATION features more
of John's explosive blend of comedy, mentalism and magic,
all packed into two high-energy discs of entertainment!
You will get to watch a full LIVE performance of John at his
very best - not only performing a collection of KILLER
routines but also mixing it with plenty of his superb
comedy. There is much to be learnt from watching John really
working the crowd and creating an entertainment experience
like no other. There are gags-a-plenty throughout these
professionally honed routines that you can add to your shows
immediately!
After the show, John is joined by Peter Nardi to teach the
inner-workings that make up each of these gems in full
detail so you will be performing them in no time!
This is a MUST-HAVE set for any serious entertainer and will
be a valuable addition to your collection!
The Further Education Stand Up Show:
Blank Night: John's extremely clean version of the "bank
night" plot is a super-charged routine that is jam-packed
with perfect in-built comedy, audience participation and a
plot packs in plenty of entertainment value for an opening
routine! Something, nothing, mine, yours or... sex?!
De-Ja-Tu: A girl is thinking of a card and a man is invited
to deal freely through a shuffled deck of cards. Amidst a
cavalcade of comedy, the couple end up with a coincidence
that is as baffling as it is entertaining; in short, a
brilliant two-person mind reading effect that appears to
happen between the minds of the spectators.
One Lucky Number: Serial divination given the Archer
treatment! Imagine taking a usually smaller effect and
turning it into a full stand-up performance piece! Think
serial number, burnt & restored note and signed note in
wallet; all rolled into one mega, magical extravaganza!
Soundbox: A hilarious routine in which you gamble everything
on a simple game of choice! One box, one lock, five keys and
tonnes of entertainment! A well-constructed presentation and
excellent method make this a logical, funny and baffling
lock and key routine. Bet everything you have on the power
of your auditory sense!
Comedy Killer: A brilliant new routine based around a very
funny presentation about learning to become a mind reader
- your audience will become engaged in your studies with
Professor Hoffmann when honing your ESP abilities, before
they themselves get the chance to test their own. One
envelope, one choice and one stunning climax!
Starstruck: Stars of Stage & Screen are the theme for this
popular item from John's act. A real lesson in how small
props can be used to play a much larger routine that is
clean and direct mindreading at its very best. A simple plot
that can open up a string of revelations that will give your
spectator the feeling you are really reading their thoughts.
Stick with It: Multiple audience participation; several
random numbers, one prediction and a stunning kicker that
will knock their socks off! A multiple number routine like
none you have ever seen before. No gimmicked notepads
required, this is a really organic approach to the
add-a-number plot using a small number of items to create a
routine large enough to fill an entire stage.
Streetwise: John's brilliant book-test that uses remote
viewing as a premise, a street map for a prop and a series
of revelations with different audience members; this is
destined to become a classic and combines all the best
elements of the best book test routines to take your
audience on the ultimate mental journey! Please note that
although the prop is explained in full, the book itself is
not provided and needs to be purchased separately.
BONUS: John's Professional Close Up "Set" Performed &
Explained:
Just for You" & "52 Leaver: A two-person effect that is
IDEAL for the walkabout performer and is one that combined
mentalism, playing cards and a very special trick for "YOU."
This is a professional "set" that is perfect for the
strolling performer that wants to present powerful close-up
mentalism in a commercial environment. It has all the best
elements of a memorable close-up set, it will keep them
talking long after you move on and best of all... it is
ready for you to learn and add to your repertoire
immediately.
MY COMMENTS:
What I find brilliant about John Archer's style, and I've
said this before, is that he knows how to mix comedy and
mentalism without sacrificing the integrity of either. The
mentalism is taken very seriously and the comedy grows out
of his self-deprecating humor and his interaction with the
audience. It is not filled with effects on the level of the
baby gag. Watching him is like a masterclass in learning
how to balance comedy and mentalism.
Now, there is a caveat. Humor isn't the same for everyone.
And if you don't find John Archer funny . . . well, you
should't be using Archer's exact presentations anyway. And
if you do disagree that John Archer is funny, you can still
learn from this DVD and use whatever humor does work for
you.
That said, the blurb accurately details the contents of the
discs. The first disc contains the performances of ten
routines. Eight of them are stand-up routines. The final
two are close-up and they are explained. The second disc
contains the explanations for other routines.
Two of those routines are discussed but the method really
isn't tipped. That's because those two routines involve
some marketed products. SOUNDBOX uses Mick Hanzlik's
SUPALOK and STREETWISE is John Archer's recently released
effect.
Also of note, COMEDY KILLER is similar to an effect on John
Archer's first DVD, EDUCATING ARCHER. The presentation is
the same, but the previous version used a special wallet
which is now hard to find and it was a close-up/parlour
routine. This version uses a large playing card and one
large envelope. It is fully explained, including how to
make the necessary gimmick.
I think the only thing that hasn't been said yet about this
2-disc set is that, like many of Alakazam's recent releases,
Peter Nardi appears and aids John Archer in explaining the
various effects. Also, the PDF instructions for BLANK NIGHT
are included on the DVD, but you need a computer to access
that.
If you don't have his first DVD set, EDUCATING ARCHER, I
highly recommend getting that before you get this. However,
you don't have to. This disc is also recommended and can
stand on its own. Oh, heck, just make sure you have both,
OK? Spending an hour or so with John Archer, even on DVD,
is a pure delight. The fact that he's tipping us with some
of his latest thinking is icing on the cake.
Brand new from John Archer, FURTHER EDUCATION features more
of John's explosive blend of comedy, mentalism and magic,
all packed into two high-energy discs of entertainment!
You will get to watch a full LIVE performance of John at his
very best - not only performing a collection of KILLER
routines but also mixing it with plenty of his superb
comedy. There is much to be learnt from watching John really
working the crowd and creating an entertainment experience
like no other. There are gags-a-plenty throughout these
professionally honed routines that you can add to your shows
immediately!
After the show, John is joined by Peter Nardi to teach the
inner-workings that make up each of these gems in full
detail so you will be performing them in no time!
This is a MUST-HAVE set for any serious entertainer and will
be a valuable addition to your collection!
The Further Education Stand Up Show:
Blank Night: John's extremely clean version of the "bank
night" plot is a super-charged routine that is jam-packed
with perfect in-built comedy, audience participation and a
plot packs in plenty of entertainment value for an opening
routine! Something, nothing, mine, yours or... sex?!
De-Ja-Tu: A girl is thinking of a card and a man is invited
to deal freely through a shuffled deck of cards. Amidst a
cavalcade of comedy, the couple end up with a coincidence
that is as baffling as it is entertaining; in short, a
brilliant two-person mind reading effect that appears to
happen between the minds of the spectators.
One Lucky Number: Serial divination given the Archer
treatment! Imagine taking a usually smaller effect and
turning it into a full stand-up performance piece! Think
serial number, burnt & restored note and signed note in
wallet; all rolled into one mega, magical extravaganza!
Soundbox: A hilarious routine in which you gamble everything
on a simple game of choice! One box, one lock, five keys and
tonnes of entertainment! A well-constructed presentation and
excellent method make this a logical, funny and baffling
lock and key routine. Bet everything you have on the power
of your auditory sense!
Comedy Killer: A brilliant new routine based around a very
funny presentation about learning to become a mind reader
- your audience will become engaged in your studies with
Professor Hoffmann when honing your ESP abilities, before
they themselves get the chance to test their own. One
envelope, one choice and one stunning climax!
Starstruck: Stars of Stage & Screen are the theme for this
popular item from John's act. A real lesson in how small
props can be used to play a much larger routine that is
clean and direct mindreading at its very best. A simple plot
that can open up a string of revelations that will give your
spectator the feeling you are really reading their thoughts.
Stick with It: Multiple audience participation; several
random numbers, one prediction and a stunning kicker that
will knock their socks off! A multiple number routine like
none you have ever seen before. No gimmicked notepads
required, this is a really organic approach to the
add-a-number plot using a small number of items to create a
routine large enough to fill an entire stage.
Streetwise: John's brilliant book-test that uses remote
viewing as a premise, a street map for a prop and a series
of revelations with different audience members; this is
destined to become a classic and combines all the best
elements of the best book test routines to take your
audience on the ultimate mental journey! Please note that
although the prop is explained in full, the book itself is
not provided and needs to be purchased separately.
BONUS: John's Professional Close Up "Set" Performed &
Explained:
Just for You" & "52 Leaver: A two-person effect that is
IDEAL for the walkabout performer and is one that combined
mentalism, playing cards and a very special trick for "YOU."
This is a professional "set" that is perfect for the
strolling performer that wants to present powerful close-up
mentalism in a commercial environment. It has all the best
elements of a memorable close-up set, it will keep them
talking long after you move on and best of all... it is
ready for you to learn and add to your repertoire
immediately.
MY COMMENTS:
What I find brilliant about John Archer's style, and I've
said this before, is that he knows how to mix comedy and
mentalism without sacrificing the integrity of either. The
mentalism is taken very seriously and the comedy grows out
of his self-deprecating humor and his interaction with the
audience. It is not filled with effects on the level of the
baby gag. Watching him is like a masterclass in learning
how to balance comedy and mentalism.
Now, there is a caveat. Humor isn't the same for everyone.
And if you don't find John Archer funny . . . well, you
should't be using Archer's exact presentations anyway. And
if you do disagree that John Archer is funny, you can still
learn from this DVD and use whatever humor does work for
you.
That said, the blurb accurately details the contents of the
discs. The first disc contains the performances of ten
routines. Eight of them are stand-up routines. The final
two are close-up and they are explained. The second disc
contains the explanations for other routines.
Two of those routines are discussed but the method really
isn't tipped. That's because those two routines involve
some marketed products. SOUNDBOX uses Mick Hanzlik's
SUPALOK and STREETWISE is John Archer's recently released
effect.
Also of note, COMEDY KILLER is similar to an effect on John
Archer's first DVD, EDUCATING ARCHER. The presentation is
the same, but the previous version used a special wallet
which is now hard to find and it was a close-up/parlour
routine. This version uses a large playing card and one
large envelope. It is fully explained, including how to
make the necessary gimmick.
I think the only thing that hasn't been said yet about this
2-disc set is that, like many of Alakazam's recent releases,
Peter Nardi appears and aids John Archer in explaining the
various effects. Also, the PDF instructions for BLANK NIGHT
are included on the DVD, but you need a computer to access
that.
If you don't have his first DVD set, EDUCATING ARCHER, I
highly recommend getting that before you get this. However,
you don't have to. This disc is also recommended and can
stand on its own. Oh, heck, just make sure you have both,
OK? Spending an hour or so with John Archer, even on DVD,
is a pure delight. The fact that he's tipping us with some
of his latest thinking is icing on the cake.
