Cy Endfield was my hero. As my very first mentor in card magic. Every Saturday after closing his shop, Alan Alan would take me to visit Cy at Valerie’s Patisserie in Old Compton Street. I got his book Entertaining Card Magic when I was 14 years Old – this book is full of great ideas, …
Roy Walton is a GENIUS. I often wonder if someone like Roy gives any thought to the impact his creative out put generates. Having met him, he comes across as such a down to earth and humble man. I struggled to put this man together with the individual who created this wonderful routine. Let’s take …
Special thanks to my friend Paul Silk for asking me about this very interesting topic. When it comes to motivation, Paul is a very fine example of someone who has no issue with motivating himself. He background is competition ready Body Building. He understands the commitment to diet, training and resting. This procedure prepares him …
This Post is Dedicated to my friend and mentor Darwin Ortiz. When I first read this routine as a fourteen years old, I could hardly hold a deck of cards in my hand. Just so that I could visualise the effect, I placed each of the four aces in my jacket pocket and stood in …
Welcome to a new series of blog post dedicated to classic routines. I would like to start off with this wonderful premise of Cutting The Aces. I was first exposed to this plot from reading Dai Vernon’s brilliant interpretation from Stars of Magic. Once again, I am referencing a book that has had a profound …
He passed away in 1992 and still, his teachings are present in my work. As I look at my magic now, I can see the hand and influence of Dai Vernon in all that I do. Simplicity. Directness. Pure Effect. This is my model for strong magic and effective presentation. Take a moment please to …
Everyday around 11am I like to visit my Petit Cafe. It is one block away from my home. This is where I order my Cappuccino, take out my mat, my Journal and create. Do you have a daily ritual? This is an important consideration. This is very often the best part of my day. It …
In the company of Michael Skinner, I felt I too could be a great magician.
I do not consider myself to be a creative magician – I do not create original effects, that’s not how my brain works. I work to my true power: I like to read and study the classics. I enjoy the thrill of mastering difficult Sleight of Hand. I love subtleties in card magic, audience attention …
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My studies in card magic took place at a point in time when all of my heroes where still alive. My great fortune was to meet them all. My only disappointment was not meeting Fred Kaps and Edward Marlo – such is life. I must pay tribute to Alan Alan. He would be the …
