Not sure where to start out in magic and cardistry? Looking for some impromptu effects to add to your repertoire? Curious about moving into coin work? Each Tuesday - at 11:00am EST - we will highlight a different topic and provide you with a few 1-on-1 training videos we feel would benefit you on your magic and / or cardistry journey. Without further ado, we present the first offering of the 1-on-1 Sessions.
This week, we're going to be focusing on the bare basics. That is, the fundamentals of magic. What should you know before you decide to pursue more difficult material? Where does one begin in magic? First and foremost, you can start by learning a FREE color change - in addition to viewing our exclusive Beginners Video, featuring some of the best minds in magic - then take a look at the following:
: : Card Fundamentals - Volume One // $9.95
Card Fundamentals covers the basics of card magic. How to hold a deck of cards, how to shuffle a deck of cards, how to control a card; it's all here. Over 20 minutes of detailed instruction by Aaron Fisher, one of the most respected magicians in magic. Crucial for anyone just starting out in magic.
: : Card Fundamentals - Volume Two // $9.95
The sequel to Aaron Fisher's previous title - Card Fundamentals : Volume Two takes your card skills a step further with essential Double Lift and Double Turnover technique. These are two essential card sleights in the arsenal of a practicing magician, and Aaron goes over each in unparalleled detail.
: : Sloppy Shuffle Triumph // $4.95
Now that you have the basics down, it's time to learn an effect that you can use to amaze your friends and family. Chris Kenner's version of Sid Lorraine's classic Slop Shuffle effect is perfect for the beginning magician. A card is selected and lost in the deck. The deck is mixed face up into face down. Instantly, all of the cards are seen to be face up except one - the chosen card. Super simple and highly effective.
Once you've mastered the aforementioned material, you should be on your way to learning many more sleights, effects, and routines. Continue your progression and learning in our 1-on-1 training area - and be back next Tuesday at 11:00am EST for another edition of our weekly 1-on-1 Sessions. See you then!
: : 1-ON-1 TRAINING
This week, we're going to be focusing on the bare basics. That is, the fundamentals of magic. What should you know before you decide to pursue more difficult material? Where does one begin in magic? First and foremost, you can start by learning a FREE color change - in addition to viewing our exclusive Beginners Video, featuring some of the best minds in magic - then take a look at the following:
: : Card Fundamentals - Volume One // $9.95
Card Fundamentals covers the basics of card magic. How to hold a deck of cards, how to shuffle a deck of cards, how to control a card; it's all here. Over 20 minutes of detailed instruction by Aaron Fisher, one of the most respected magicians in magic. Crucial for anyone just starting out in magic.
: : Card Fundamentals - Volume Two // $9.95
The sequel to Aaron Fisher's previous title - Card Fundamentals : Volume Two takes your card skills a step further with essential Double Lift and Double Turnover technique. These are two essential card sleights in the arsenal of a practicing magician, and Aaron goes over each in unparalleled detail.
: : Sloppy Shuffle Triumph // $4.95
Now that you have the basics down, it's time to learn an effect that you can use to amaze your friends and family. Chris Kenner's version of Sid Lorraine's classic Slop Shuffle effect is perfect for the beginning magician. A card is selected and lost in the deck. The deck is mixed face up into face down. Instantly, all of the cards are seen to be face up except one - the chosen card. Super simple and highly effective.
Once you've mastered the aforementioned material, you should be on your way to learning many more sleights, effects, and routines. Continue your progression and learning in our 1-on-1 training area - and be back next Tuesday at 11:00am EST for another edition of our weekly 1-on-1 Sessions. See you then!
: : 1-ON-1 TRAINING
