Master Class – Robert Harbin

You say you don’t like big box illusions, especially the the overdone and overexposed Zig-Zag? I can appreciate that, but before you completely write off the genre, take a look at this historical clip.  Robert Harbin, the inventor of the Zig-Zag, performing his original presentation on British TV.

Does the patter seem simple? Explanatory and dry? Look closer. Think about why he’s doing that instead of telling some grand story or dancing and striking “magical” poses around the box.

Any ideas?