Is perfect? No. Hardcore collectors might complain that two of the segments are dupes from the out-of-print Volume 7 (though the restoration is far superior here). Others might find the "Dangerous Illusions" segment too short.
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While every volume in the collection offers something unique, Volume 13 is particularly noted for its balance between classic techniques and modern "organic" magic. Is perfect
Volume 13, however, breaks the mold. Sources close to the archivists reveal that this volume focuses on the "Transition Era"—the decade when magic moved from smoky vaudeville stages to the intimacy of television specials. This volume captures the awkward, brilliant, and often dangerous period where magicians had to adapt their craft for the unblinking eye of the zoom lens. Others might find the "Dangerous Illusions" segment too
Released in late 2009 (originally as a 4-disc set before being compressed to a single dual-layer DVD), Volume 13 is infamous for its abrupt tonal shift. The previous volume featured polished, camera-ready effects with pop music soundtracks. Volume 13 opens with a grainy shot of a mid-afternoon magic convention in Dayton, Ohio.
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