This is a combination yo-yo/spin top video.  An order form for the video was included with Duncan yo-yos and tops sold during the late 1980's.  The packaging for the video was a brown cardboard sleeve which also served as the shipping box.  The video was also included in Duncan's Recreation Kit, which is how I obtained mine.  I included a shot of the title screen from the video (above). The video was available in VHS and BETA formats.  The first section of the video deals with yo-yos (see review in yo-yo section).

Tom puts a little more energy into this section of the video but it's still bland.  He starts off by describing what a top is, then explains the basics of winding, string length, and throwing.  Tom then demonstrates some basic tricks (see below) which are repeated in slow motion.  He also demonstrates the Duncan Twin Spin.  

Trick List:

1. target shoot
2. big scoop
3. sky rocket
4. goin' fishing
5. boomerang
6. through the tunnel
7. walking the dog
8. merry go round
9. tightrope walker
10. man on the flying trapeze
11. roller coaster

Twin Spin Tricks:

1. double spin
2. double catch
3. cork the bottle

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