Easy to Master Card Miracles Vol 1 - The greatest magic teacher in the world will take you from beginner to pro in the ETMCM series, and what a better place to start than Volume 1.
Double Take - Gregory Wilson goes in depth with the most crucial sleight in all of card magic; this is the move that required all your dedication.
Invisible Deck - The most widely used gimmick deck, and worth having in any beginner or professional repertoire.
Earplugs - This DVD will teach you everything about performing with sponges more comprehensively than any other one out there. Important for any beginner to learn basic sleights and misdirection.
Revolutionary Coin Magic - The modern classic! This has the most widely used and modern coin techniques all in one place. Note: you will not learn the most basic coin sleights such as simple palming techniques. Jay assumes you are already beyond that stage. For basic coin techniques, see Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic above.
These are simply some suggestions for starting out in magic, specifically close-up magic. If you would like my opinion on packet tricks, sleights, or if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact.