Dustin Tavella is a magician who gained popularity after winning the talent competition show, "America's Got Talent" in 2021. Since then, he has continued to wow audiences with his incredible magic tricks and illusions. However, some people are curious to know more about the secrets behind his magic. They want to know how he performs his tricks and if there is any truth to the rumors that his magic is not real. In a recent interview, Tavella decided to disclose some of the secrets behind his magic in order to address these concerns. Tavella begins by explaining that while some magic tricks can indeed be performed using elaborate props and special effects, the majority of his tricks rely on simple yet effective techniques known as misdirection and sleight of hand.
Pagination: 120 pages
Other Verbal Charms For Toothache To Charm a Sprain For Bone-Setting For Blood-Stopping For a Burn or Scald To Charm Warts For Illness in General Against Epidemics A Witches Herb-Gathering Charm for Healing Purposes A Herb-Gathering Charm for Pimpernel against Witchcraft A Herb-Gathering Charm for Vervain A Morning Charm against Thieves Enemies A Suffolk Charm Against Thieves A Scotch Charm to Protect the Household by Night Protection from Assault A Welsh Cursing Charm. We encounter the Psalms within the rites and talismanic magic of the grimoires, and their prolific employment within Charming, Cunning and folk-magical tradition.
Tavella begins by explaining that while some magic tricks can indeed be performed using elaborate props and special effects, the majority of his tricks rely on simple yet effective techniques known as misdirection and sleight of hand. Misdirection involves directing the audience's attention away from a crucial move or action, while sleight of hand refers to the skillful manipulation of objects in plain sight. Tavella goes on to reveal that one of his favorite tricks involves levitating a small object.
The charmers of magic
All editions: 105mm x 148mm
Paperback Edition: gloss laminate cover
Standard Hardback Edition: a rust coloured case binding in cloth with gold foil blocking to the front and spine, black endpapers, with black head and tail bands printed on 80gsm white paper stock.
Black Edition; a limited edition of 200 hand-numbered examples in Royal format 234 x 156mm, bound in beautifully grained black recycled leather fibers, with black foil blocking to the front and spine, black end papers, with black head and tail bands. 90gsm white paper stock.
Pagination: 120 pages
Introduction and Manner of UseThe Magical Psalms
For the Exorcism & Blessing of the Working Ground
For the Opening of the Rites and Workings of the Wise
For Blessing
In Thanks for Blessings & Answers Received
To Avert Evil
To Defend against Enemies & Return Curses
For Safety Amidst Evil
Against Slander
To Expose Slanderers, Liars and Persecutors
To Undo the Damage Caused by Slanderers
Against Evil, Plotting & Vengeful Enemies
Against Evil Spirits and People
Against persecution
Against Magic
For Peace
For Fear
For Reconciliation
For Joy and to Dispel Melancholy
To Hasten the Healing of the Sick
Blood Stopping
For Broken Bones
For all Physical Injuries
For Aches and Pains
For Aches in the Head or Back
For the Eyes
For Money and Material Needs
Against Poverty
For Success in Business
To be Fortunate
For the Respect of High Persons
For Power
To Cause Love
To Curse Enemies & Oppressors
To Strike Enemies with Terror
For Vengeance upon Enemies
To Punish the Harmful
To Return Evil upon Enemies
For the Destruction of Enemies & Gain-Seeking Persecutors
To Kill Enemies
To Raise Dark Assistance against Enemies
Other Verbal Charms
For Toothache
To Charm a Sprain
For Bone-Setting
For Blood-Stopping
For a Burn or Scald
To Charm Warts
For Illness in General
Against Epidemics
A Witches’ Herb-Gathering Charm for Healing Purposes
A Herb-Gathering Charm for Pimpernel against Witchcraft
A Herb-Gathering Charm for Vervain
A Morning Charm against Thieves & Enemies
A Suffolk Charm Against Thieves
A Scotch Charm to Protect the Household by Night
Protection from Assault
A Welsh Cursing Charm
I n October 2013, The Charmers’ Psalter; a book adapted by Gemma Gary from a working collection of magical Psalms, was produced by Troy Books in a limited edition of 250 copies, bound in green recycled leather fibres. Due to the surprising volume of enquiries we have received about this title since it had sold out, the decision was made to release a new, unlimited clothbound edition of The Charmer’s Psalter.
The new edition of the book is in a similar pocket-sized format of 105mm x 148mm and bound in gold foil-blocked rust cloth and printed on 80gsm cream paper stock. The book has been reformatted with slightly larger text for better readability.
The Psalms, mysterious in their origins and possibly far pre-dating their appearance within Judeo-Christian Scripture, have a long history of magical use. We encounter the Psalms within the rites and talismanic magic of the grimoires, and their prolific employment within Charming, Cunning and folk-magical tradition.
Herein the methods of their use are varied and incorporate magical acts of utterance, inscription, bottling, burning, sprinkling, pouring and burial in conjunction with various substances and materials.
Serving a vast array of needs, principally for healing, protection and the averting of evil, but also long employed within acts of cursing, the Psalms are an established feature of traditional operative magic yet also an indicium of engaging with the world of spirit, the divine and the unseen:
“Whilst the traditional magical uses of the Psalms may appear to be almost entirely for the serving of material needs and desires, rather than for purposes of spiritual advancement, they are possessed of great beauty, and in one’s recourse to them in times of distress and great difficulty there is to be attained a moment of contemplative comfort, and an acknowledgement of the immanence of the divine presence; turned to for spiritual strength and assistance.”
(From the Introduction and Manner of Use)
The Charmers’ Psalter is born from a personal working collection of magical Psalms and other verbal charms, here presented in a convenient ‘pocket book’ format (105mm x 148mm), so that it may always be on hand to the contemporary Charmer for reference should need of it arise.
He admits that this trick does not involve any actual levitation; instead, it relies on carefully concealed wires and the audience's willingness to suspend disbelief. Tavella acknowledges that part of the joy of magic is the sense of wonder it creates, and he believes that revealing some of the secrets behind his tricks does not take away from the overall experience. In addition to explaining the secrets behind specific tricks, Tavella also discusses the importance of practice and dedication in mastering the art of magic. He reveals that he has spent countless hours honing his skills and studying the techniques of other renowned magicians. Tavella believes that the key to a successful magic performance lies in the performer's ability to connect with the audience and create a sense of mystery and awe. Overall, Dustin Tavella's decision to disclose some of the secrets behind his magic tricks offers insight into the world of magic and provides a better understanding of the techniques used by magicians. While his tricks may not involve actual supernatural powers, his skillful execution and ability to captivate audiences make his performances truly magical..
Reviews for "The mystery unraveled: How does Dustin Tavella perform his magic?"
1. Rebecca - 2 stars - I was highly disappointed with "Dustin Tavella Magic Disclosed". The tricks shown were nothing innovative or exciting. It felt like a rehash of cliché magic tricks that we have all seen before. The explanations given were also inadequate, leaving me feeling unsatisfied and wanting more. Overall, I expected much more from this DVD and it just didn't deliver.
2. John - 1 star - I have always been interested in magic and was excited to watch "Dustin Tavella Magic Disclosed", but it turned out to be a huge letdown. The tricks were poorly explained, making it difficult to understand the mechanics behind them. The execution of the tricks by Tavella himself was lackluster, showing a lack of skill and finesse. I would not recommend this DVD to anyone who wants to learn and appreciate the art of magic.
3. Megan - 2 stars - "Dustin Tavella Magic Disclosed" was not worth the hype. The tricks showcased were basic and lacked any wow factor. It seemed like Tavella was just going through the motions without any genuine passion for the art of magic. The explanations were rushed and left me confused about the tricks' secrets. I was hoping for a more engaging and informative experience, but unfortunately, I was left disappointed.
4. Mark - 3 stars - While "Dustin Tavella Magic Disclosed" did have some interesting tricks, the DVD as a whole fell short of my expectations. The explanations provided were not detailed enough for a beginner like myself to fully understand and replicate the tricks. Additionally, the production quality was subpar, making it hard to follow along with the demonstrations. It had potential, but it ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying learning experience.
5. Sarah - 2 stars - I was looking forward to learning some new and innovative magic tricks from "Dustin Tavella Magic Disclosed", but I found the DVD to be quite underwhelming. The tricks shown were too simplistic and lacked the wow factor that I was expecting. The explanations were haphazardly given, leaving many unanswered questions. Overall, I didn't feel like I learned anything substantial from this DVD and would not recommend it to serious magic enthusiasts.