Oz left a dream job in Manhattan at one of the big 3 investment firms to become a professional magician. How did he do it? Sunday June 3rd, Oz comes to Penguin to not only tell his story, but to show you how to find gigs, book them and keep them coming back for more.
If you could ask ONE question to one of the world's busiest working pro magicians, what would it be?
If you’ve never been to a magic lecture, there’s never been a better time. Sunday June 3rd at 7:00pm, we’re live-streaming Oz Pearlman in a spectacular 2-hour interactive online lecture. Watch, ask questions and learn things you won't find in any book or DVD.
Bobby Motta is a full time working mentalist. He chooses his effects because they work... his living depends on it. Bobby is the tough guy you have seen in the Red Artifice trailer, shot by Peter McKinnon who is also a contributor to Blackmail.
Blackmail is a UTILITY that allows you to predict ANYTHING. Don't switch anything, don't use duplicates and don't bother with a "get ready". The envelope is in full view at all times.
Parallel Worlds is my variation on an effect that I learned over 20 years ago. The original name of the effect and its originator were not found after considerable research, but if and when I find it or it is brought to my attention I will give full credit for the inspirational source.
My variations to the original effect were put into place to make the visual and mental flow (for the spectator) more seamless between the physical and verbal misdirection needed to accomplish this effect.
My variation contributions were replacing a top and bottom milk shuffle pull off with a straightforward direct count and replacing the multiple slip cuts (difficult to do with a small packet of cards) with honest straight cuts. Routine structure was also altered to maximize continuity of thought for the spectators.
These vary simple variations from the original effect I feel vastly improves the depth of deceit for the spectators and ease of handling for the performer.
"Parallel Worlds" uses only 20 cards, which makes this effect a wonderful scaled down version of the original "Out of This World" by Paul Curry. I find it perfect to perform when your not quite sure if the audience's attention span will warrant performing a full deck version. Because "Parallel Worlds" is based upon an entirely different method, you are safe in following it up later on with your favorite full deck version.
I have found that by using JUMBO cards instead of regular size that the effect plays even bigger visually (not pun intended) as they cover the entire tabletop with a dramatic climax. Using Jumbo Cards does not impair the handling and it also rules out the possibility of using sleight of hand for the spectators.
There has been many parallel versions of "Out of This World" created since the Paul Curry original and I think that once you perform "Parallel Worlds", another out of this world experience will be added to your performing repertoire.
"A special thank you to all the staff at Hocus-Pocus for helping me bring you this FREE TUTORIAl".
-Michael Boden
French mastermind Mathieu Bich brings you a simple yet devious sleight called, quite simply, The Force. You hand the spectator a card, riffle the deck, and ask them to tell you when to stop. They proceed to insert the card into the deck - wherever they’d like. The spectator’s choice of where to put the card is completely their own.
You cut to the precise location of their choice, and it's done. A force so powerful, you can literally tell people you won't force them, then proceed to do exactly that! Halfway through, you can even hand them the deck so they can locate the selection themselves!
Powerful - yet diabolically simple.
The Force is a powerful move that requires almost no effort. After just a little bit of practice, you’ll be able to execute The Force every single time. Mathieu Bich covers all of the nuances and details to make this work flawlessly. Jump inside and learn the ways of The Force.
If you could dream about the perfect anytime, anywhere effect to enchant every woman's heart, Healing Hearts will make that dream a reality.
If you thought that torn and restored paper could not get any better, then think again.
Healing Hearts is the most charming and engaging effect ever and it's clean, easy and simple. Healing hearts will steal every woman's heart, and will make every man and magician envious.
We're bringing you the perfect any venue, any age, any situation, lightweight, easy to set up, easy to handle, packs small plays big, affordable effect.
It's called Healing Hearts.
Mago Martín and Jansenson teamed up to put together the most charming torn and restored paper effect ever. Martín created the effect and perfected the construction and technical handling of the actual props and Jansenson has been fine tuning its presentation for 10 years, making Healing Hearts a highlight in his show.
Healing Hearts is not only the perfect any-venue-any-situation effect; it's just the perfect example of a magic experience for any audience. Please don't trust our words, just go and see the three demo videos presented live by Jansenson in different venues.
With the simplest props you will be able to steal every woman's heart and make every man envious. With a little work and a little practice, you will instantly transform into the Prince Charming of every situation, as long as you carry the tiny prop in your pocket.
The Healing Hearts DVD will not only teach you how to construct and perform the effect in any condition, but you will also be exposed to a new world of presentation and audience management. Learn how to create a very strong bond with a woman from any audience and then create together with her the most magical and romantic experience for everyone in the theatre.
Jansenson teaches you how to put together the right materials and construct the props in two minutes; how to properly perform the effect in the technical aspects; how to present it; how to choreograph the movements and the whole effect; how to interact with the woman from the audience and create a strong bond with her to amplify the experience for everybody in the audience. This handling, explained in detail by Jansenson, will help you understand many never before seen techniques in audience management that you will be able to use in any effect or routine in your show.
Healing Hearts is not just an effect. It's the most powerful weapon in any magical arsenal.
What Healing Hearts is:
Tiny and lightweight to carry.
Plays big.
Any audience (any size, any age, any venue, any language)
Perform it seriously or funny, silent or spoken.
Make it yourself in minutes, have it in your pocket for as many shows as you want.
Includes instructional DVD on prop construction,tissue paper, template,full performance rights, routine and performance
Full of romantic potential. Running time: approximately 1 hour 23 minutes
Reviews:
"Poetic and mysterious. Healing Hearts is very cool!" - Jorge Blass
"If the legendary Don Juan would have been a magician, he would have definitely performed this effect." - Michael Rangel
"With Healing Hearts I fell in love with Jansenson!."- Joaquín Ayala
In the world of magic there is only one name that is synonymous with the art of leviation - Losander.
World renowned across five continents, Losander has performed his magic in exclusive venues from Europe to Japan to Australia. In 2006, Losander received the Milbourne Christopher Award for illusionist of the year and notable contribution to the art of magic. In 2010 he received the world famous Merlin Award for best classic Magician of the year.
On this DVD Losander will teach you the essence of his work over the last 30 years. He will teach you never revealed secrets in the Art of Leviation and especially all of his highlights in close up, parlor and stage magic. If you already bought the Art of Leviation DVD, you will recognize some of the effects but you will still learn new effects and new methods to accomplish these magical miracles. A must have for everybody who wants to bring his magic to the next level. After you learn these effects, you will know all the hidden in's and out's of what makes Losander's magic so unique and magical.
Some of the teachings include:
Bubble Miracles
How to animate objects in the most magical way
What you have to project in order to make leviation real
Impromptu levitation effects, so you can show real magic in daily life
Bring you magic to the next level and entertain your audience with real levitation miracles.
