Zero to Hero Lesson 6

Tutored by: John Carey

Timestamp Description
Alakazam Academy
Zero to Hero Lesson 6 - 20th September 2017
0:06:10 Lesson Introduction
0:07:00 A 3 trick routine using effects from earlier lessons.
This gives you an example of a short and punchy routine you can use
anywhere*. *
0:07:50 1. Spectator cuts the Aces
0:09:00 2. Twisting the Aces
0:10:30 3. Daley's Aces.
0:11:00 Discussion on above routine
0:11:50 Spectator cuts the Aces changes
0:12:30 Twisting the Aces changes
Lecture - Part 1
0:14:45 Lecture Introduction
0:15:45 1. Interactive Aces.
A powerful interactive production of the Aces.
*0:29:45 Card at any number example using Paul Wilson style counting
procedure*
0:31:00 2. Your cards are my cards.
John's favourite transposition effect. So simple, so strong.
0:36:20 Double Lift tips, practice & rehearsal discussion
0:39:50 3. Stealth Aces.
Many have called this the strongest immediate ace assembly out there.
You will love this!
0:46:55 4. Invisi Card.
A beautiful small packet effect that you will use everywhere.
Minimum work but maximum impact!
0:53:10 5. Think n Sync.
An impossible mystery with a thought of card.
This is a real fooler and you will laugh at the method.
1:06:35 6. Easy Open or Closed.
Carey's streamlined prediction effect that's so direct.
Any deck, anytime and anywhere!
1:16:10 Peter Nardi's suggestion for a "take home finale"
1:18:10 Comments on audience reactions
1:21:15 7. Spectator Mindreader!
Make your spectator the star as they read your mind and find your
thought of card.
1:25:25 Peter Nardi's comments & discussion on mistakes when mind
reading
1:28:40 Spectator Mindreader Explanation
1:35:00 End of part 1 - including info on John's 2nd course:
Streamlined Commercial Card Magic
1:38:30 Break - including Ruby's Quiz (Ends: 1:45:15)
Lecture - Part 2
1:48:15 8. A sandwich Trilogy. A beautiful three phase sandwich effect
with a knockout finale!
2:02:30 9. A little O and W!
John's full three phase oil and water effect is a beautiful effect.
Watch how each phase builds to a beautiful finale.
2:17:20 Recap of switch used in Sandwich Trilogy
2:19:30 10. Snapshot.
An impossible looking translocation of three signed cards.
Easy to do but looks amazing!
2:29:30 11. The Trick that will be explained!
John's work on a classic Dai Vernon mystery.
Every nuance will be covered which makes this such a reputation maker.
Did we say there's no moves?!
2:35:35 Breather crimp
2:50:50 Number Force
2:57:40 12. The Trick that always works!
John's take on the classic magician in trouble plot is such a winner!
A perfect way to make sure people remember your name.
3:06:50 13. Teleport Sandwich.
A visual stunner in your spectators hands!
3:13:55 14. A Mystery in Time.
We finish the lecture with a simply
beautiful mystery card effect
you will love watching, learning and using.
3:24:35 Closing comments & info on future courses from Jamie Daws and
Chris Rawlins
End of Course Q and A
3:32:00 Introduction to Q and A
3:34:10 How do we go about building a routine when we've learnt some
tricks?
Discussion on choosing tricks and presentation
3:42:40 Double Lift and Elmsley Count misdirection comments
3:44:05 Segueing between tricks and comments about patter
3:47:40 What is the Wrist Kill?
3:49:10 Pinky Break vs. Pinky Pull-down
3:49:50 How important is it that we put our own spins and stories on the
tricks?
Advice on where to get inspiration.
3:55:20 Advice on using props, questioning of use, strength of simple
methods
3:59:00 Who is John's greatest inspiration in magic?
4:01:50 Closing comments from Peter
4:05:20 The End