Zero to Hero Lesson 6

Tutored by: John Carey

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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