World's Greatest Magic: Oil & Water - DVD
$19.95 USD
Sale price
$19.95 USD
Regular price
Skip to product information
The basic plot of the card effect that we know today as Oil and Water can be traced back to the 1940s and a Walter Gibson trick from the pages of The Jinx. It was Ed Marlo who attached the name "Oil and Water" to the effect (in addition to most likely creating the greatest number of methods for the effect.) The premise of the trick is maddeningly simple: black and red playing cards, usually in small packets, continually separate despite the magician's best efforts to mix them.
On this DVD, you'll see an amazing variety of ways to accomplish this easy-to-follow and very magical-looking trick. Bill Malone begins with two methods; the first, an Ed Marlo creation, while technically challenging. is wonderfully visual while the second, created by Dave Solomon, uses some superb subtleties to accomplish the effect. David Regal manages to magically separate cards not only by face, but by back color while Larry Jennings presents a simple yet very theatrical version. Michael Ammar performs and teaches Roy Walton's classic trick where the colors not only separate but turn into completely different cards while Dan Fleshman uses just the Aces to wonderful effect. Josh Jay presents a hybrid routine with methods from a number of creators that will have your audience's eyes popping while Darwin Ortiz finishes up with his aptly named effect where not only do the cards in two small packets separate but so do the rest of the cards in the deck that was completely shuffled by a spectator.
The Oil and Water effect has been dismissed by armchair performers as something that only interests other magicians but you'll soon find that to be a spurious claim when you see the reactions these performers get from their audiences. The biggest problem you'll have with the material on this DVD is choosing which one to add to your act first!
Running Time Approximately: 1hr 44min
Watch It In Action
World's Greatest Magic: Oil & Water - DVD
$19.95 USD
Sale price
$19.95 USD
Regular price
Shipping calculated at checkout.
On this DVD, you'll see an amazing variety of ways to accomplish this easy-to-follow and very magical-looking trick. Bill Malone begins with two methods; the first, an Ed Marlo creation, while technically challenging. is wonderfully visual while the second, created by Dave Solomon, uses some superb subtleties to accomplish the effect. David Regal manages to magically separate cards not only by face, but by back color while Larry Jennings presents a simple yet very theatrical version. Michael Ammar performs and teaches Roy Walton's classic trick where the colors not only separate but turn into completely different cards while Dan Fleshman uses just the Aces to wonderful effect. Josh Jay presents a hybrid routine with methods from a number of creators that will have your audience's eyes popping while Darwin Ortiz finishes up with his aptly named effect where not only do the cards in two small packets separate but so do the rest of the cards in the deck that was completely shuffled by a spectator.
The Oil and Water effect has been dismissed by armchair performers as something that only interests other magicians but you'll soon find that to be a spurious claim when you see the reactions these performers get from their audiences. The biggest problem you'll have with the material on this DVD is choosing which one to add to your act first!
Running Time Approximately: 1hr 44min
We want you to love every item you order from Big Tim’s Magic Emporium! That’s why we offer a 30‑day money‑back guarantee on all unused items in their original condition.
Some specialty items — like opened magic tricks, downloads, or sale pieces — can’t be returned,
but you can find all the details here:
BigTimsMagic.com/policies/refund-policy.
🔒 Safe & Secure Checkout Guaranteed
📦 Standard Shipping — $10 | The Full Big Tim Experience
I pack every standard order myself — and I don't send you out empty-handed. Expect stickers, a magic-themed rubber bracelet or keyring, a fortune telling fish, some mints, (possibly a free trick), and a personal note from me. It takes a little longer (7–10 days), but you'll know a real magician packed your box.
⚡ Express Shipping — $20 | Need It Fast?
Ships direct from our supplier in 1 business day. Usually at your door in 4–5 days. No frills — just your trick, fast.
🚚 Free Shipping on orders over $100 (cannot be combined with other discounts)
Note: Stage illusions, large props, and oversized items may require special freight handling. Exact shipping costs for these items will be shown at checkout before you pay.
