Magic Tricks

You may not do a single effect from this act, but you should get it. The only other lecture that is David Williamson's. Both of these guys are so good at their craft that you'd be a fool not to study their acts or even just watch them perform.

Curtis shares where he acquired his props, alternatives to them, and how they're set up and staged before the show. All of the effects are attainable; however, the coin work is technical and deliberate effort will be needed. The Okito box and rainmaker routines are exceptional.

The choreography of the Puka stick/Slippery Rocks is not unique. The patter is though. You will not be able to copy his patter; however, it will spark some creative ideas.

The torn & restored cigarette paper shows the strength of a straight forward effect with a great story.

Shuffleboard is scaled up with a larger prediction and a shuffle which can be seen from the back of the room, but is the same otherwise.

Curtis does a great job crediting and referencing sources.