Unleash a Show-Stopping Opener

Imagine walking onto any stage, whether it's an intimate club or a grand theater, and within moments, having the entire audience not just applauding, but roaring with laughter and amazement. 'Magic Video - Sobriety Test' isn't just a trick; it's a meticulously crafted, audience-tested opener that guarantees a thunderous reception. Jonathan Royle himself utilized this very routine to kick off shows for legendary comedian Lee Evans at Manchester's Buzz Club, and he's performed it to consistent standing ovations worldwide. This isn't theoretical magic; it's a real-world, commercial powerhouse designed to make you shine from the very first minute.

Master the Art of Audience Engagement

The brilliance of this routine lies in its intelligent progression and profound audience connection. You begin by showcasing an impressive mental feat: reciting the alphabet backward with effortless speed, immediately earning the audience's appreciation. But you don't stop there. You then empower them, teaching them how surprisingly simple it is to achieve the same, leading to a wave of self-impressed applause throughout the room. This interactive build-up ensures everyone is invested, active, and fully immersed in the experience. It's a masterclass in drawing your audience in, preparing them for something truly extraordinary.

The Stunning Climax: Wine Bottle Production

Just when they think they've got you figured out, you take things to an entirely new level. As you attempt to multitask, perhaps trying to do two things at once, the unexpected happens: a full, real bottle of wine magically materializes from thin air! This shocking, visual production amplifies the applause to an even louder crescendo, solidifying their astonishment. By this point, your audience isn't just warmed up; they're mega responsive, fully captivated, and primed for the rest of your show. This grand finale transforms a clever psychological effect into an undeniable piece of visual magic.

Learn from the Masters

This powerful routine, a collaboration from the minds of Jonathan Royle, Barrie Richardson, and Patrick Page, is now accessible to you. The comprehensive digital download includes both detailed video instructions and clear written explanations, ensuring that learning every nuance of this routine is both easy and enjoyable. You'll gain insights into the timing, misdirection, and presentation elements that make this routine so incredibly effective. Add 'Magic Video - Sobriety Test' to your repertoire and command the stage like never before, turning every performance into an unforgettable spectacle.

Original Specs

This is the exact routine that Royle used when opening for famous comedian and film star Lee Evans at Manchesters Buzz Club and indeed he also performed it around the world to thunderous applause on many occasions, as will you when you have learned this truly real world commercial routine.

Things start by you reciting the alphabet backwards in a manner which draws applause from the audience.

And then you teach them how easy it actually is to do and they impress themselves at how rapidly they are able to do the same.

But then you take things one step further and attempt to multi-task and do two things at once.

Let's just say when a full bottle of wine unexpectedly appears from nowhere the applause get's even louder and by this point the audience has truly been warmed up and is mega responsive and ready for the rest of your show!

The video and written instructions supplied make learning all elements of this routine easy and enjoyable to learn.

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Magic Video - Sobriety Test - Entertaining & Unexpected Wine Bottle Production by Jonathan Royle, Barrie Richardson & Patrick Page (Digital Download)