Rings

Those magicians who consider the Linking Rings to be a "hack" trick are very much mistaken. It has withstood the test of time, it's simple to understand, yet is layered in complexity.
For me The Rings has been the work of a lifetime, present in my show for over forty years. Other tricks have come and gone but this is among those that have stayed.
So, for the first time, here is my complete performance of this classic in a beautiful theater for a real live audience. I hope you like it.

[@jethro1963]

I've seen all the masters performing this and this may be the first linking ring routine I've ever liked. Great patter and audience interaction.

[@jethro1963]

To get a heart from Martin Lewis is a real honour. I don't know how many people have told you this but when you return back across the stage to the first volunteer and say "You got them together, brilliant" that is a comedic line for the ages, comedy genius. And as I insinuated below your signature sketchpad card rise is good enough to be in the rarefied air of a classic like the linking rings. To any magicians out there, Martin's video Making Magic 1 has lots of great stuff but his explanation of Cardiographic or signature sketchpad card rise is worth the price by itself. If I ever perform again I will include it, you're working with the child gave me an idea for a routine seeing if they know their numbers To me, even if you hadn't had the brilliant life you did, just those two routines alone was a lifetime achievement. Thanks

[@randallharter]

Really nice performance. Patter and pacing were killer!

[@fgq82]

I just watched this for the first time and I must say!!!! wow this very high on my list of all time favorite performances, excellent!

[@hemapalanhrtrainer3050]

Meticulous performance

[@swennater7307]

This is usually done mime with music but Mr. Lewis has mastered the patter-style. Fun. Really like "blooming idiotl"

[@johncheek2207]

Was so good to see Martin do this. His masterfulness shines through. I am so happy I got to know him.

[@bmac63]

Love Martins work..fabulous routine..I too open with a fast ring routine to swing music in most corporate shows for last 20yrs, gets peoples attention...a classic for a reason if done properly..thanks Martin love it..

[@iamgort70]

Legend. So smooth, transitions of perfection...if you ONLY Knew what he was doing you would be in absolute awe!

[@nikkibeacth]

IAM GORT We can tell that he is a Master in his craft.

[@johncheek2207]

Martin was truly a master showman and the world is a little less bright since his death

[@tylerpayne5066]

So amazing.

[@MarcaMparaMagia]

Oh, my god, I just discover this routine and I love it. You're wonderful, mister.

[@TREVORLAMBERT]

wonderful! just wonderful!

[@Zheugma]

Martin, you are brilliant sr. :) excellent routine. Just beautiful

[@nikkibeacth]

You are great, your personality is awesome. Subscribed.

[@ScottNelsonTheMagician]

Awesome to watch a master at work. Thank you for posting this!

[@nikkibeacth]

Scott Nelson I love this. I have watched about 10 times.

[@lukerobson9384]

Love this

[@magiccards]

Brilliant :-)

[@shannonsmith1520]

Nice

[@Epanouissement]

This was the first real magic trick I bought at a magic shop. The other magic trick I had I made myself with the inspiration of a book called "la magie par la science" (maigic by science)

[@thestreet9537]

Top notch

[@nikkibeacth]

Timeless

[@JodieGDavis]

Nice!

[@jasonspades1265]

When you have to ask your audience for an applause, something is wrong.

[@vincentlem2534]

I have been performing the Rings for about twenty years and the development of a Professional routine which entertains, has smoothness and skill is most important. This video shows one the best Ring routines I have seen. Great work Martin. Yours truly, Magical Entertainer Vincent www.TorontoPartyMagician.com

[@swf4841]

Are you on the Rhapsody Of The Seas there Martin?

[@magikraft]

It's one of the RCI ships but I don't recall which one - after a while they all sort of blend together, lol.

[@swf4841]

@@magikraft Shame we never worked together on them. Maybe another time in a universe where Covid hasn't destroyed the entire industry. Regards Dean Atkinson

[@nikkibeacth]

Post more videos. Like Vlogs if you go to Conventions. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@handendaer]

yes ur right. hes a liar and they're not all solid.

[@MrBongers]

When you go to the theater and an actor portrays , oh, let's say, Alexander Hamilton , do you review the actor's performance by scoffing: "He's a LIAR ! He's not really Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton has been dead for years. Who does this con man think he is anyway ?!" C'mon, dude, it's show biz. There is an unspoken contract between the audience and the peformer(s), it's called The Willing Suspension of Disbelief. (And as a matter of fact, all of those rings are solid. Every ring was handed out for examination. You're probably thinking of the toy version you got in a kid's magic set years ago)