Penguin Live Lecture

Who is he? Obviously, you recognize Jason Alexander from his role as George Costanza on the highly-successful sitcom Seinfeld. He's also had an active career on stage, appearing in several Broadway musicals, even winning a Tony Award as Best Leading Actor in a Musical. And, he's amassed an extensive list of TV and movie credits But, what you may not know is Jason Alexander is an avid amateur magician with a love for mentalism. In 2006, he was convinced to perform a week at the Magic Castle, and (as a result of his engaging presentation) he was awarded the Parlor Magician of the year! In this Penguin Live lecture, Jason breaks down his performance beat-for-beat to reveal how he (as a trained actor) approached the role of a mentalist. What he reveals goes way beyond mere methods, and speaks to the very core of context, motivation, and believability. It will inspire you in your own work. What will he teach? He starts by explaining why he chose to open with Jon Allen's Silent Treatment and how he scripted his opening remarks to answer questions and set the mood. In his second effect, he raises the stakes on the old which-hand-is-it-in plot by incorporating a charming, character-driven story that makes you care. Then, he employs his theatrical training to read a helper's internalized emotions and reveal them through a beautiful piece of original poetry. Next, delving into the realm of chaos theory and the work of Dr. Meehl, he connects people emotionally with a random process that turns out to be predictable. Then, taking a classic device in directions you've never seen before, he creates an epic reveal that will make you re-assess the potential of this prop. You'll learn so many valuable lessons in this lecture, it should be required viewing for every magician and mentalist! Don't miss it!

“Mike Powers, author of Power Plays, followed with the slickest sleight-of-hand in the bunch.” - Lou Harry – Indianapolis Business Journal “I'm speaking of Mike Powers, whose new tome Power Plays/High Voltage Magic is bristling with new card magic along with a fine sampling of magic with coins and other small objects.” - Steve Bryant (Little Egypt Gazette) "... tricks that will make you think... and remind you of WHY you're a cardman why you love card magic." - Jon Racherbaumer re: Top Secret Stuff “Sounds like a miracle? It is!” - Frank Garcia re: Holy Terror “Swinger..will become a miniature modern classic!” - Michael Weber “Mike—again, a great trick and a real fooler.” - Bob Farmer re: Diminishing Returns “I do not know what gives Mike the ability to consistently come up with one great magical idea after another… maybe the ability simply comes from a great love of the pasteboards. However, what I do know for sure is that Mike loves the challenge of working on a new routine and working on it relentlessly until it becomes a masterpiece. I am grateful to Mike for taking almost a half dozen routines that I have published over the years and elevating them from interesting ideas into great routines.” - Allan Ackerman What will he teach? International Matrix Reverse – Matrix with coins from four different countries. The routine ends with a one at a time reversal with some awesome visuals. Invisible 21 – After a super-fair selection procedure, the magician deals the 21 cards into the usual 3x7 array. However, only 20 of the cards are visible and the selection isn’t among them. The magician then turns the invisible selection visible. Science Friction – A drinking straw balanced atop a bottle spins and gyrates mysteriously without the use of breath, threads or magnets. Jelly Roll – A signed dime visibly penetrates a sealed jelly container. When the cover is peeled back, the dime can be seen inside

"Humour and skill combined with smart ideas and perfect timing. Pierric is a joy to watch." - R. Paul Wilson "Pierric always surprises me with new subtle effects, or methods…" - Gaëtan Bloom "Pierric has been a friend and an inspiration for more years than I care to count. His numerous FISM awards alone should tell you that this is someone you do not want to miss." - Michael Weber What will he teach? Vanishing biscuit : This is Pierric’s opening trick that he uses in corporate and theater shows. From an old clown gag, this trick is simple to do, short and a great way to state the style of the show that’s going to follow. Card production : This production has always been a favourite of Pierric's repertoire. He has developed thoughout the years a lot of finesses, techniques and thinking around this classical discipline. Pierric’s shuttle pass : This new coin move and its different applications will be taught in the context of a three coin vanish. Homage to Paul Le Paul: An adaptation of three card tricks from LePaul classic book The Trapdoor : This is the first trick Pierric invented and which got him first place in the close-up category at the French Championship and at the International Brotherhood of magicians in Bruxelles in 1997 at age 16. Pierric will also talk about topitting, sleeving, comedy, creativity and his experience at FISM. Who is he? Pierric is a professional magician, actor, author and director. He works in a lot of different fields, from big theaters to corporate shows, from television to radio. Born in 1981, Pierric started drama school in 1986. Since then, he has been working on numerous plays, always aiming at diversifying the genres, as a comedian, as a director and as an author. Since 1994, he has also been interested in magic. He has won several awards at international competitions, including 1st prize in the close-up magic category in the French National Championships of Magic (AFAP), as well as the

Paul Voodini worked for many years as a full-time mentalist in the UK, specializing in the areas of mind-reading, cold reading, and paranormal entertainment. Paul shows "Magician's Guide to Palm Reading" - How to utilize palm readings and integrate them into close-up magic and mentalism. "The Hand of Destiny" - the centrepiece of Paul's strolling mindreading set for many years."The 'No Magic' Magic Show" - 3 self-working routines that demonstrate the magic of the mind without the need for any gimmicks, gaffs, or 'moves'."Cold Reading" - What is cold reading? Where does it come from? How can magicians and mentalists utilise this often misunderstood concept to make their magic more powerful? "The Art of Finger Tip Reading" - Paul demonstrates and explains a new reading system, ideal for both close-up environment or parlour. "Psychic Phenomena" - can you provide tarot card readings from the stage? "Past Life Regression" - His super-powerful approach to past life regressions.

Strange Ideas​ is the new presentation from Wayne Houchin whose work as a performance artist, magician, and dare­devil has made him one of the most popular mystery entertainers in the world. Part performance and part lecture, ​Strange Ideas​ features a variety of new magic and surprising variations from the creator of Sinful: The Signed Coin in Can, French Kiss, Thread, Stigmata, Counterfeit (torn & restored card), and Ultragaff. You will learn magic with needles, string, a helium balloon, dollar bills, cards, and more. Houchin’s magic is powerful and practical and is suitable for both close up and parlour style performances. Includes "A Single Needle", "Helium", "The Drawing to Impossible Location", "The Transposition of a Torn Bill", "Thread", and more!

Paul was previously a psychologist before becoming a full time entertainer; twelve years later he still loves the decision to enter showbiz. "Brook Test"- An any word 'book test' with the with a genuinely borrowed book. "Pen Game"- A simple game with a pen demonstrates that maybe not all of your choices are as free as you think. "Imp-Ossible"- A drawing duplication with a twist: the participant thinks of a word and you can tell them. "Dog-Eared Switch"- A way to switch out a prediction right under their nose. "Locked In Thought"- A lock is held by the participant. The participant inputs a new combination and the performer is able to divine the number. "Juxtapose"- 2 people think of a number, a random number, and both numbers match! "One in the Hand"- The performer holds out his fist. The participant names coin and imagines a red letter ‘X’ on one side. The performer opens his hand to reveal that exact coin and a permanent marker red ‘X’ on the side called for. The coin can be kept.

What will he teach? Fate-Can Jazzing Outs and the use of the 'Santa Sentiment' Psychological forces Pk touches talk/ Lift v2 Jedi push 5 Keys to the Baldpate Serial Killer Constructing effects

Magick Balay is a world-renowned close-up magician, who has entertained audiences across America for over two decades. He will teach "Hot Wallet", "Pen Through Bill", "Hundy", "4 Quarters", "Paddle Stirrer", "Gypsy Straw", "Salt Pour", "Homing Match", "Napkin Balls", "Burn and Restored Napkin", "Napkin Rose", "Centrifugal", "PK Touches", "Double Nest", "Reverse Svengali", "Double Table Side Prediction", "Card Tattoo", "Breaking Shades", "Prophecy Force", "Mini Magician".

Carl Andrews is a master of sleight of hand and a showman. He teaches The Jumbo Coin (Carl’s handling of Gregory Wilson’s Dishonest Abe), The Two Coin Trick (No gimmick hopping half routine), Double Scotch & Soda with a Twist (2x the fun, no gimmick), You Don’t Know Jack (Carl’s version of the Michael Close “Frog Prince”), DeJa Vu,, Black Jack (An easy card routine with a Black Jack theme), Amazing (A great routine for the know it all spectator), BS 101 (Spectators will never ask you to teach them a trick again), Hula-Fusion (No gimmick Anniversary Waltz routine), Pair O’ Dice (the most fun you can have with a pair of dice), 2 Cup & Ball Routine, Ain’t No Mo (A sponge ball routine that you WILL DO). He explains how to get table hopping gigs or even creating your own venues, How to work the restaurant once you have the gig, How to approach tables. Carl talks about cruise ship work, shows his pocket organizer for strolling magicians, and demos his app to control show music.

"Every time I meet up with Gary he fools the heck out of me!" - Cameron Francis "Gary has the ability to simplify the hardest of effects, and creates really workable and highly commercial magic." - Dave Forrest "One of the best lectures I've ever seen." - Chris Williams What will he teach? Coin to Spectator's Pockets - Repeat body loading technique Curzon Aces - Comedy effect with a strong climax 6 Cards to Pocket - The last card problem has been fixed On Your Face - A comedy take to a Paul Harris classic Interlace - This one catches magicians Pocket/Pocket/Pocket - A signed selection jumps to three different pockets, and more... Top Con -Gary’s convincing card control to the top of the deck!! OOSOOM - Gary's thought of cards deck fully explained Thoughts - Think of a card special deck fully explained Not Chosen/Best magician in the World - Easy to make trick decks 3C - Coins appear in fire, vanish, and then all end up in the pocket Coins Across/Tosheroon - A lesson in getting one ahead Rock/Paper/Scissors - Strong mentalism routine which is 100% self-working 34/65 - A multiple climax self-working mental routine Fire Cups - The easiest cups and balls routine…..Ever! Melt - The image of a selected card appears on spectator's own phone Metal Sheep - A modern take on a classic, a new handling...all the coins are examined Coin Bend Plus - A self-working coin bend and other applications Bag4Life - A self-working coin penetration of a clear bag Dobson's Choice - A super easy Free Will type effect Floss - A borrowed ring tied to a length of dental floss penetrates Ring and Pins - A borrowed ring is placed onto a marked safety pin, it jumps onto an unmarked pin, super easy to do Who is he? Gary has travelled the world performing at Corporate Events, Private Parties, Conferences, Weddings and Product Launches in London, Paris, Madrid, Casablanca, Lisbon, Marbella, Nice, Barcelona and Seville. Gary is also the resident Magician at The

"Nicholas empowers you with the tools needed for some of the most direct visual magic. Clever and creative."- Garrett Thomas "There are very few people that have caught my attention quite the same way Nicholas Lawrence has. He's annoyingly good. I religiously follow his feed and love seeing his creations that constantly leave magicians (including myself) wishing we had half the creativity this man has. Pay close attention. I predict massive things."- Pete Turner "Nicholas’ work consistently delivers beautiful, highly visual impact effects on the level that all of us grew up wanting magic to have…His designs create what REAL magic would look like…If you have a chance to get an insight into his mind and approach, I strongly suggest you take it."- Jason Latimer What will he teach? Missing Piece - An unexpected torn and restored effect with a twist. A card is torn into multiple pieces and a single piece is separated and isolated by the spectator. Restore all the remaining pieces, leaving the chosen piece behind...creating an impossible souvenir. Flash Flight - A quick, visual torn and restored card effect where a torn corner visually fly's from the top of the deck and attaches itself to the spectator's card, all while held in their hand. The Fool - After having a card chosen and lost into the pack, remove a random card... Embarrassed to have found the wrong card, you go for plan B. Have the spectator look through the deck but before they know it, you appear to have been holding the card the whole time. Also covers his modern Shake Change & Card to Mouth subtleties. Grilled Ease - This is a sandwich effect that utilizes a New principle to Vanish & Appear a signed card between 2 jokers. It's an easy-to-make, long lasting gimmick that can achieve what magnets or elastic could, plus more, with only using what you have at home. BackMasked - An impromptu spooky card revelation disguised in the audio of a live recording moments earlier. Shrinking

“Jonathan's inventions are so varied and eclectic, everyone will find something they'll want to use!” - Jack Carpenter "Jonathan Friedman’s magic is right up my alley: quirky, engaging and, best of all, real world!" - Cameron Francis “Jonathan is a breath of fresh air in a magic world filled with boring derivatives. With his off-the-wall ideas and presentations, I can't wait to see what he'll come up with next!” - Caleb Wiles “Jonathan Friedman’s magic has that rare combination; interesting plots, often unusual props and is pleasantly performable.” - Ian Kendall "Jonathan Friedman is one of magic's rare throwbacks to the Eighties ... and that's a massive compliment. His magic is visual, clever and fully routined, just as we saw from the likes of Daryl, Paul Harris and Jay Sankey when they hit the scene." - Andi Gladwin - VANISHING INC. “Jonathan’s effects have been one of the most popular parts of VANISH MAGIC MAGAZINE - his material is fresh, strong and highly original. This is one of the very few lectures I will actually download.” - Paul Romhany - VANISH MAGIC MAGAZINE What will he teach? Word Search and Destroy A famous band is mentally selected from a group of ten. Through a process of elimination, the correct band is revealed by writing down a list of all of the non-selected acts. After showing that this list resembles a classic word search game, the thought-of band is also seen to be running diagonally through the other nine. Featuring “The MixMaster Force”. School of Rock This one has it all! Get ready for a mental predicting, ink-morphing, card-transforming, four-of-a-kind producing extravaganza of epic proportions. And all of this while learning a thing or two about the history of Rock and Roll. A special bonus: A glorious four-of-a-kind production by legendary card god Jack Carpenter is taught as well. George and Abe A six-phase (yup, that’s right) penny/quarter transposition with an impossible kicker e

A favorite at the Magic Castle and A-list parties all over Hollywood teaches you how to amaze, up close and personal!

Extremely effective routines flawlessly combining technique, timing, psychology, subtlety, and skill.

Motivating you to share your magic with enthusiasm and love for your audience.

CONTENT WARNING: This lecture contains language and themes that some may find offensive. Intended for a mature audience only. “The magic of your words touched everyone.” -Oprah “This guy is pure showmanship.” -Piers Morgan “Scott sports and amiable, self-deprecating stage presence as he does tricks only magic aficionados are likely to have seen elsewhere.” -Las Vegas Review Journal ”Wow…I’ve never seen magic like that before.” -Michael Jackson “Very unique and different for a magician.” -Sharon Osborne “I’ve seen levitation before but not like that. Amazing!” -Howie Mandel “Wow, you guys are still applauding? Maybe we should bring the magician back out here.” -Dennis Miller What will they teach? Safety Pin Swallow Scott’s take on a version of the timeless Razor Blades or Needles from the mouth. This one is not only extremely deceptive, but also super easy to make at home with stuff you probably have lying around. Apple Jacked Scott shows you an alternative routine with his version of Gene Elmo’s "Silk in Apple," and goes over some of the fine points of the routine. This is great for all audiences, from kids to the most skeptical adults. Its a real fooler! Mexican Paper Tear Scott tips the work on his diabolical version of the Leipzig Cigarette Paper Tear. This is a funny routine packed with jokes and one-liners but is really a powerhouse, pack small, play big effect. Musicallity Scott discusses ideas for effectively choosing and using music in your act. He talks about how music can really inform your magic and stage presence. Demonstrating a simple Linking Ring routine to three different pieces of music, Scott illustrates and comments on how each one is becomes different, just by the song choices. He follows this up with a performance of his CARD TUNES routine, which uses several different songs, and allows you to see how music can instantly spark memories, emotions and feelings. Crack Date