Carl Cloutier has won just about every major close-up magic competition in the world, including the 1994 FISM World Championship in Japan. His trademark style is strong and very visual magic that leaves his audiences astounded and laughing. Many of his best routines use the techniques his is tipping and discussing on this video,

Advanced techniques with Topits and Sleeving: What if you had a third hand? What if it was invisible? What kind of magic would you do with this secret device? Two of the most diabolical secret utility techniques and devices are the art of using Topits and Sleeves.

On this video Carl Cloutier who is a master at using these invisible tools offers a tutorial on how to deceptively Topit and Sleeve as well as many of the combination techniques that have helped him win magic’s biggest awards and honors.

Also taught are some outstanding routines that can be used to build a reputation. A Tribute To Lennart will have you put a shuffled deck into new deck order, Cloutier’s Multiplying Balls routine is direct and visual, and The Cloutier Workout Routine is one that you have to see to believe -- it features more visual magic than you can possibly imagine.

Techniques include: Topit Design and Hookup, Retrieving Objects From Pocket, Topiting Various Objects, Vanishing A Deck Of Cards, Vanishing A Ball, Vanishing Small Objects, Sleeving Tips & Techniques, Sleeving Various Objects, Cell Phone Production, Billiard Ball Manipulation, Coin Manipulation, Small Object Manipulation, Jumbo Coin Manipulation, Sleeving Playing Cards, Sleeving Pens, Markers and Wands, Switches With Topits & Sleeves, Deck Switches, Ball Switch and much more.

By adding these techniques to your current routines you will make your magic look real and elevate it to its highest level. Includes cameos by Lennart Green and R. Paul Wilson.

A Meir Yedid Magic Product. Produced by A-1 MagicalMedia. Original release date: 2000. Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.