"I'm really humbled and excited about being able to offer Peter
Samelson's Heartstrings routine in a Pro Pack! I've watched Peter
perform this at least a dozen times, in studio and in front of live
audiences and it always moves me - and I can't tell you the last time a
magic routine has EVER done that. And now we have put together the whole
thing in one of the most elaborate instructional pro packs I have ever
produced."
- Bill Abbott
Peter Samelson is not a new name to the magic community. From his role as producer at NYC's Monday Night Magic
- New York's longest running magic show, to his endearing and dramatic
presentations featured on numerous TV programs - not the least of which
is his beautiful presentation of A Snowstorm in China.
Those fortunate enough to witness a live performance of Peter's Gypsy Thread routine, entitled Heartstrings,
know the magical and emotional effect it has on audiences. It has the
unique qualities of playing well in close-up and on the largest of
stages. All with a piece of thread and a script that took Peter over
seven years to perfect.
In Peter's release of Heartstrings we have put together the most exhaustive work on Gypsy Thread from a single performer ever committed to video instruction.
Here is what is included in the Heartstrings Pro Pack:
Intensive Instructional DVD with:
- Studio and Live Stage Performances
- Origins & Influences
- Method Overview
- Various Thread Types Analyzed
- Pre-Show Set-Up and Preparation
- Wardrobe Considerations
- Lighting Considerations
- Music Considerations
- Full Routine Walk-Through
- A Conversation with Bill Abbott & Peter Samelson.
- A beautiful royalty-free music theme written and performed on the piano by composer Scott Turk specifically for the Heartstrings routine - as used by Peter over the past couple decades. Included as an mp3 file easily accessed on any Mac/PC.
- Printed Script written by Peter Samelson
- Further reading & study recommendations
