1999 Performers and Effects: Highlights from the lectures of today's hottest performers! Year in and year out, the A-1 Convention at the Capital was hailed as the greatest convention ever. The reason for that was the performers. With this incredible videotape you don't have to miss a thing. These highlights of the 1999 A-1 Convention feature eight of the top magicians in the world sharing their pet secrets with you. Material suitable for close-up and stand-up, each effect is performed before a live audience and then meticulously explained. Not only that, but you will watch and learn secrets never before chronicled on videotape. Close-Up & Stand-up. It's just like being there. Aldo Colombini--No- Palm Repeat Card To Pocket: Imagine, the spectator's selection magically travels to your pocket—TWICE--with no palming required. Paul Green--Tradeshow Transposition: A working pro teaches you his most sought-after tradeshowstopper. Lee Earle--Life Force Triangle: An amazing effect that gets them to take your business card home. Gregory Wilson--Body Piercing: A very creative and magical one-coin routine. Paul Wilson--Spellbound To Please: Scotland's top sleight-of-hand artist gives up one of his pet coin routines. Chad Long--Ninja Coin & Ninja Key: Two extremely magical effects that make it appear you have the dexterity of a Ninja magic Master! Flip a coin high in the air and appear to catch it deftly between your thumb and forefinger. Or toss your keys in the air and catch the right key at your fingertips every time. It looks impossible, but it's easy to do. Frank Balcerak--The Color-Changing Pen: A beautifully thought-out method for magically changing the color of your trusty sharpie. Mark Strivings--Psychic Influence: A wonderful mental effect wherein the performer predicts a matched pair from a spectator-shuffled deck.