Penguin Live Lecture

Over the last few years, Ryan Schlutz has built up a cult following due mainly to his brilliant books, DVD’s and download releases which feature easy-to-do but nonetheless killer magic. He has made it cool to like self-working magic, and he performs the effects with effortless, laid-back likeability. The fact that Ryan is best known for his moveless magic only serves to further frustrate the many magicians he fools on a constant basis. Ryan's well choreographed subtleties and care free style, leaves witnesses with a feeling of astonishment with no signs of foul play. Ryan teaches his Self-Working approach to Parlor Magic, including "Fame and Fortune" an opener to build instant raport, the "Life hack deck" principle, a "Super fair card trick", "Random Happenings" a book test trick, and "Before the Thought" where the spectator has absolute free choice of a card from the deck which matches a prediction.

Featured in Comedy Central’s “13 Tricks To Seriously Freak You Out” and seen by millions of people worldwide on BBC3, Fox8 and The Discovery Channel starring in the award winning BBC show “Killer Magic”, Dee Christopher is a highly sought after act. Dee also recently starred in a haunting episode of the BBC Studios new series “Meet The Humans” with Michael Moseley, from the producers of “Planet Earth” and “Planet Earth II” using his skills and esoteric knowledge to scare the wits out of 10 unsuspecting volunteers. In this act, Dee will share some guarded secrets from his full length show which mixes modern mysticism and mentalism flawlessly. The show is neatly tied together with a fast moving and intriguing premise, high impact effects and interactive theatrical moments throughout. Each of these routines is tied to the next using a clever structure and premise. You will learn about character, your power, using props and staging, music cues, branding and much more!

Scott Green is a full-time family magician. He’s also the author of a breakthrough book on family magic, a popular lecturer at conventions across the country, and the creator of a number of top-selling innovative routines. Scott’s breakthrough was in focusing not on children’s magic but on magic for the whole family—effects simple enough for children to understand but strong and interesting and funny enough for the grownups. Scott will teach his family Magic Show.

Carlos Ignacio Zabaletta began his studies in magic at the age of nine with the great master Ricardo Martín and today he continues studying and researching to develop this marvelous art to the highest level. He will show his Parlor and Stage Act - "No Way bottle production": Bottle production without jacket, "Impostors": two jokers change to spectator´s selected cards, "Sylkeny": Colour changing routine with fake explanation and a special ending. "Psyco": Card stab routine Malini´s style. The highlight of the routine is that the spectator shuffle the cards on the table (scrablle the cards) and inmediately after that the magician stabs the cards. "R&B phenomena": Out of this world for parlour and stage conditions. "Bill, nut, egg and orange": professional and practical handling for this wonderful classic.

3 Fly Cookies- The classic coin trick using cookies. A perfect party trick. Bread Deck- A loaf of bread is treated like a real deck; it is shuffled, cut and squared. Any "card" is chosen and the thought of card is shown to have been predicted in a sealed envelope of instant soup. Bill to Ice Cube- A vanished borrowed bill appears frozen in an ice cube that has been in the spectator's drink the entire time. Cut and Restored Sausage- A sausage is cut into pieces and the spectator signs a selected slice. After the sausage is restored, the spectator chooses a point to cut it in half, where their signed piece is revealed to have been encased in the restored meat. As hilarious as it is deceptive.

For more than a decade, Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic as the biggest name on the planet. From his role as star, creator, executive producer and director of the most successful magic television series of all time, Criss Angel MINDFREAK on A&E Network, to his #1 best-selling Las Vegas stage show Criss Angel MINDFREAK, to countless critically-acclaimed television specials and series, best-selling books, top-grossing retail products, music CDs and more, Angel is the most influential and imitated magician of the modern era. More than 90 minutes in length, this exclusive interview granted to Penguin Magic grants unprecedented access and candor by Criss Angel himself. In addition, 100% of Criss’ proceeds from this special presentation will go to benefit pediatric cancer research*. Whether you want to be a better close up magician or the next big star on the Las Vegas strip, this in-depth discussion between Criss Angel and Lance Burton has the secrets to success.

Naathan Phan is a multi-talented, award-winning entertainer who has headlined stages across the globe, appeared in films such as Superbad, has been regularly featured on national television networks including NBC, Syfy, the CW, and Comedy Central since the age of 23, and is a regular performer at the exclusive, world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, CA! Naathan will teach a 30 minute parlor act that is the perfect mix of visual magic and hard hitting mentalism.

Jeki Yoo's magic is innovative and original, inspiring magicians and rousing applause from audiences around the globe . After winning The Busan International Magic Festival, Asia's greatest magic contest as a high school student in 2006, Jeki began taking the international contest scene by storm. In 2009, he won the first place close-up magic award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the world’s largest organization of magicians. Since then, Jeki and his magic have wowed audiences in England, France, Sweden, Italy, Japan, China, and many other countries including Scotland where, as a member of SNAP, one of Korea’s biggest magic shows, he was invited to perform at the famed Edinburgh Festival. Jeki has also graced the stage of the incredibly popular hit show America’s Got Talent. Over13 million people watched him perform his own unique style of close-up magic before an impressed panel of celebrity judges. Even the infamous Simon Cowell was left stunned.

Ed Ellis has been a full-time magician for 37 years, performed and lectured at the world-famous Magic Castle for 20 years, entertained the troops on Korean military bases, and was the star of the Ed Ellis Television Show. Ed is also a highly accomplished drummer and is the only person to play solo on Buddy Rich's drums in concert. In this Act, he teaches high energy big impact tricks that are why his audiences call him The Man With The Fastest Hands. Ed teaches a range of card tricks, as well as a Ring and Rubberband Routine. Plus you will learn a wide variety of new card sleights and stunts from Ed Ellis to take your magic to the next level.

Mark James has worked professionally for over 15 years, on land and at sea in over 40 countries worldwide. He combines expert sleight of hand magic with comedy, juggling and other vaudevillian variety skills to create a unique and amazing show. Mark will teach two sets of stage magic totalling over 55 minutes the first including Fire Eating, Chop Cup, and Silk to Egg. The second "The Unusual Show" contains more unusual illusions. Mark also shares tips on running your own show music, building a structured act, and how to engage an audience to give them a truly memorable experience.

Chef Anton is known world-wide for his unique character development and ability to seamlessly blend magic, comedy, and con games. On stage, Chef Anton combines wit, humor, and audience participation with unbelievable sleight-of-hand and daring pick pocketing to weave a spell of enchantment and deception for all. The audience sees the world through the eyes of a con man. Onlookers become his confederates, as they put the sting on an unsuspecting spectator. As the con unfolds, the audience, the on-stage volunteers, and Chef are caught up in a mystifying web of comedy and trickery with a climax that has to be seen to be believed.

Nick Locapo is one of the hardest working magicians in America. Over the last decade he has he has performed his close-up and stage act for over a million people, and thousands of organizations. He spent 5 years as a featured magician performing at NBC Universal Studios, a state of the art American theme park and entertainment resort complex in Orlando Florida. Today, Nick is a resident performer at P3 Magic Theater in Columbus Ohio. Nick also works for Penguin Magic, the biggest magic shop in the world. He teaches the newest magic available to magicians everywhere. Nick will teach "Deck to Shoe", "Name and Card", "Buckle Up", "Zoom Multiple Selection", "Hen Fentch's Double Knockout". and "Your Tattoo".

As you know, Dan Harlan is the host of Penguin Live and mastermind of the Tarbell, Every Trick in the Book series. He's also one of the most prolific creators in the world of magic with an extensive background in theater. Dan will teach an Emergency Card Act including Nate Leipzig's Double Reverse, a poker demo, "Win/Win", Four Forces, "Counting On You", "Harlan’s Collectors", "Dr. Jacob Daley’s Last Trick", and "Immaculate Connection".

Erik Tait has won awards for both standup comedy and magic throughout North America. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Humber College Comedy Writing and Performance program, which means Erik can academically prove why he is hilarious. Beyond that, Erik is the only magician in the world with a degree in funny. He has put academic theory into practice on some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including The Magic Castle, Second City Toronto, and the Hollywood Improv. His client list has some of the most recognizable brands in the country. He demonstrates a presentation idea for Rune Klan's sock gag, a do as I do routine, a new presentation for the magnetized cards, an adult presentation for the card duck prop, a book test that divorces the book from the routine, and a silk to egg routine that includes a fish and ends with an audience member's watch being produced from an egg.

Docc Hilford is a fascinating, yet real-life, character. He has been a pickpocket, hypnotist, mindreader, illusionist and kid show performer. He’s been a working cowboy in Utah and lived with the tribal medicine man on the Navajo reservation. He has also been the stage manager for Alice Cooper and he’s opened for Aerosmith and Black Sabbath with his Film Noir Magic Show. For a while, in Phoenix, Docc ran a private palmistry office specializing in exotic dancers. Plus, he earned a Doctorate of Divinity from the University of New Mexico. For a few years, he had a small psychic church in Florida which offered authentic, camp-style spiritual seances. Docc will teach "Black Hole Sun", a design duplication effect "Picture Perfect", a convincing hands-off force "Face Force", "Three Sided Circle", a self-working card trick "Eyes of the God", as well as some indispensible sleights for mentalists.

Ekaterina is an internationally renowned magician from Moscow, Russia. Gaining fame from her independently produced YouTube videos, she has since been featured on numerous television networks, including The CW, The History Channel, SyFy, and ITV. As a corporate entertainer and consultant, her clients include Shopify, L’Oreal, and Coca-Cola. She is also the CEO of her own expanding company that provides marketing services. You'll learn a lot of DIY gimmicks and pure sleight of hand that are super visual and your audiences will remember for a lifetime.

For almost 30 years, Christopher has been one of the busiest working mentalists in the United States. He has appeared at over 3500 college campuses and well over 1000 corporate events. He has been awarded Entertainer of the Year, Best Live Novelty Act, Best Performing Artist, and Best Male Artist by Campus Activities Magazine, and was the only performer to ever sweep all of the major awards in a single year. He has been awarded the Milbourne Christopher Award in Mentalism by the Milbourne Christopher Foundation, and the Dunninger Award by the Psychic Entertainers Association. His material is noted for being direct, hard-hitting and fun. Chris will teach a Stage Mentalism Act including Tossed Out Deck, Three Billet Routine, That's So Cute, Horse Fly, Miracle, Ring Tone, The Broom and The Watch.

Globally renowned, Chris Korn has captivated audiences in over 20 foreign countries - from Japan to South Africa - and in over 100 cities in the United States, showcasing his extensive repertoire of ecstatic illusion. In this lecture, Chris teaches "Kennedy Said So", "A Time For Outs", "One Jack Off", "Tell Me I'm Wrong", and "One to the Tenth Power". Chris also teaches tips and touches that can be added to existing tricks in order to make your routines or tricks more powerful.

Kevin Bethea is a full time Professional Magician with over 30 years of performing experience. His interest in magic was ignited at the young age of seven when he first saw a movie about his soon-to-be childhood idol, Harry Houdini. His dedication and love for the art of magic have evolved into a career that has made him one of the most sought after entertainers in the greater Philadelphia and Tri-State area. His silky smooth award-winning sleight of hand magic at corporate events, cruise ships, trade shows, private parties, hospitality suites, and weddings have amazed audiences from coast to coast. Kevin teaches nine hard hitting routines that you will use and your audiences will love. Great for stand-up, close-up, corporate and restaurant work. You will learn new secrets along with insights and time tested wisdom from a pro.

Performing professionally for 15 years, Mark Calabrese has made a name for himself in the world of close-up magic. Armed with cunning sleight-of-hand and a charming personality, Mark dazzles his audiences with his digital dexterity. He uses these tools to deceive and entertain his audiences while keeping them laughing out of their seats. Mark will teach a gambling demonstration "Rounders Routine", an impromptu magician fooler "Cara o Corona", a card guessing game "Head Games", and the simple and funny "Ultra Easy Deck Switch".

Jeremiah Zuo grew up patiently waiting in the shadows of various Marlo students and heirs until the proper moment to strike. Jeremiah has established himself as a reclusive local legend. If you ask him, he is not a magician. Jeremiah considers himself a fan of magic, "Let the real magicians do that work." For the last decade his occasional lecture notes were prized by magicians in Chicago, but mostly unavailable anywhere else. It has only been recently that Jeremiah agreed to publish his magic. Get ready for lots of clinking metal and lots of fun. Jeremiah is bringing an all coin lecture to town. But don't walk out the door because you don't have to have palms of steel to follow along! He will let you in on arguably his greatest secret. Lots of folks think Jeremiah is a coin guy. He is not, but he will teach you how he fools people into thinking otherwise and how you too can fool people into thinking you are a coin guy. By mastering one move you too will look like a coin master.

Nicholas is an internationally known magic creator from Buffalo, NY and specializes in Close-up Visual magic. He currently live's in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has published dozens of DVDs and downloads,. He has also consulted for some of the top magic professionals from around the world, including Dynamo, Joshua Jay and Shin Lim. In an all new lecture filled with visual magic, discover fun new methods and insight into how Ncicholas creates his unique, crowd pleasing effects.

Magician and mentalist Luis Carreon won the Harlan Tarbell Close up Competition Award from the International Brotherhood of Magicians 2 years in a row, took home 1st place at the Chicago Magic Competition hosted by the Society of American Magicians, he travels the country teaching other magicians about the art of magic and he is the head demonstrator at Magic Inc, the oldest family-owned magic shop in the country. Luis presents "La rosa de el amor", "Hermanito", "Steranko is a Matcho Man", among others.

Joe Diamond has grown up in the Chicago Magic Scene. For ten years, he was part of "The Magic Cabaret" with David Parr. It became Chicago's longest running weekly magic show, and was selected by the Travel Channel as "One of the BEST Magic Shows in America!" Joe Diamond will be covering material that has served him well in every situation from impromptu, to walk around, to stage, to radio, to virtual shows. When friends walk around town with him, it’s not uncommon for people to stop & say, "Hey, you're that mind reader guy!" This is because he has leveraged local publicity through impromptu performances, newspapers, public shows, radio, live-streams, & blogs. Not only will he be teaching his high level professional secrets, he will be teaching the effects that have put him there.

Adam Christing has been ranked among the top 5 After-Dinner Speakers in North America He has given more than 4,000 paid presentations as a speaker, comic magician, and master of ceremonies. Adam will explain how you can incorporate your magic into paid public speaking opportunities, his 5 Keys for Designing & Delivering a Killer Speech, how to engage your audience with low-cost but high-impact Gags and Giveaway items, how to create a motivational talk that can make you money, a hilarious bit with a spectator and a shocking chair, his comedy cut & restored watch and vanishing water routine, great ways to involve your audience and increase the laughter factor in your presentations, the secret use of "plants" to enhance your program, his fast-stack for the Invisible Deck, what event bookers are looking for in a magical message, mistakes magicians make when it comes to speaking, plus a killer Zoom/Virtual meeting trick.

Mario "the Maker Magician" Marchese is a NY-based, touring performer with an all-ages theater show full of homespun magic, diy robotics, and punk rock slapstick. it's magic through the lens of the maker movement! Mario has appeared on Sesame Street, Universal Kids, and live on tour with David Blaine, who calls him "the best kids magician in the world!!" Mario also creates innovative virtual experiences and an online show series called "The Mario Show." Mario will show a shoelace trick, a traveling award medal, torn and restored streamer, suitcase machine, and robotic lamp and monkey. Mario also discusses 3D Design, 3D Printing, Animating your Creations / Programming, and Maker Inspiration.

Nick Popa, born and raised in Canton, Ohio, has been creating and releasing original magic since he was just 12 years old. He is known for his visual, organic close-up effects using everyday objects such as rubber bands, money, markers and more. He currently lives in Columbus, OH where he works for Penguin Magic. Nick will teach "DeBoxed" a DIY gimmick, "Synesthesia" An out of this world effect done with any shuffled deck, and other tricks.