Magic Tricks

You’re reading that right, Jonathan Pendragon is the real deal and a true wizard. This four and a half hour mega event is not to be missed. We get to see Jonathan in a new light as he teaching a nice mix of close-up and stage effects.

He starts with his version of sands of the desert. His version is the best, safest, most direct and versatile version of the effect you can learn. Jonathan teaches you everything from the sand to use, to how to make the bowl you use for the effect. If you think an audience won’t be fooled by this effect you are mistaken. With Jonathan’s method even a smart audience will find it had to determine the clever secret.

Jonathan teaches the ins and outs of his Canary Cage, which vanishes in the blink of an eye. Even if you don’t ever perform this effect you will love his thinking and construction of this timeless classic. To say it happens in the blink of an eye is unfair, you can keep your eyes open and still be fooled by it.

Jonathan then talks about his take on the coin through glass, and misers dream. Both use a clever something that anyone could build and they both look magical. He also shares his love for black art as he presents his take on the classic zombie ball using a glowing sphere of light. This is a winner. Also his safety for a Russian roulette style routine is the single safest and practical way to do the effect without danger. Trust me this idea changes the whole game.

Jonathan gives Penguin views an additional treat by showing us his opening cups and balls sequence. The balls do things we all know they can do but in a wizard’s hands the magic is made so much stronger. Then comes the card sword, I know what some of you may be thinking, “What’s so good about a card sward?” , to answer it in a word, EVERYTHING. Jonathan teaches you how to make a sword that can fit in a suit case, gives visual magical impact, won’t stick, never fails, and won’t break the bank to make. If that’s not enough, he then treats us to a performance and explanation of Cyrano, the single best card sword presentation I have ever seen. He rounds out the lecture with some excellent card work and a Cigarette Paper Tear that is just beautiful. However, he’s not done yet as Jonathan gives one of the best post lecture interviews I’ve see here at Penguin.

Over all, if you are a stage performer (beginning or professional), a creative thinker or just love the art of magic you owe it to yourself and your magic to learn from a true wizard. Jonathan’s lecture is fun, filled with stories, and shows use the level of respect we all should have for magic.