Magic Tricks

Ed Oschmann Penguin Lecture from 2017.
2.5 hr long lecture of real world workers that keeps Ed busy working and getting paid. I liked that the performance pieces of each effect were shot live the day before the actual lecture. This way we got to see spectator reactions as well as how these polished routines play out in a live spectator type setting, as opposed to in a lecture set up.
Ed does a very good job discussing each effect, teaching each effect, all the nuances of the routines, proper crediting and why they work in the real world. Ed gives very valuable advice on what gets the reactions while performing. We must know our audiences, we must read the room and more importantly, we must perform for the audiences, not always what we want or like to perform as magicians. The knuckle busting effects may bring us satisfaction when properly executed, however, the reaction to that particular effect may end up with a polite clap from the spectators. Depending on if its a paid event, a corporate event, working the bar or restaurant, in order to be invited back or work steady, laughter and loud fun audience responses are crucial.Ed details these ideas, thoughts, stories and shares valuable tips all across this lecture.

I thoroughly enjoyed this release. Not sure how I originally missed this one as it is now 6 years old.
Sleights shared included Charlier Shuffle, Herman Pass, One Hand Top Palm and tips, Hindu Shuffle subtleties,James Ellis Pocket Load, Lepaul Replacement, Top Change, Deck Switch, Erdnase Change subtlety,Triple Undercut and a few more I’m probably missing.

A few of the trick highlights for me was Poker Player Pickup, The Man from West Palm Beach,Yours Truly ,What’s Yours is Mine,Pocket Pool and Jokes on Me. Really workable doable fun routines.

* Note* for me personally, I was not a true fan of Ed’s performing character. I must admit though, that it works for him and gets him the work and the money. That’s what counts. However, during the discussions, the tips, the teaching of the details and effects as well as the ending conversation with Dan Harlan, Ed has a relaxed demeanor, a professional attitude and is a funny guy. I would prefer his performing character more in tune with his natural self. But again, it works for him and he is the working magician getting paid, not me!

All of the magic presented and thoroughly explained hits hard.

Highly Recommended!