The Magicanada Project

Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

Card guys rejoice!

If you’ve ever wanted to improve your understanding of advanced sleight-of-hand maneuvers, but were not sure of the best way to proceed, look no further. Jason England has spent the past 20 years mastering some of the most difficult moves possible with a deck of cards. No armchair quarterback here, Jason has also been using these moves in his regular magic acts and gambling demonstrations throughout his entire career. His knowledge of these moves, his years of experience actually using them, and his background as an academic instructor combine to provide you with a unique learning opportunity. If you want a real teacher to teach you the real work, you’ve come to right place.

Although each workshop will be tailored to the specific needs of the attendees, you can expect to be taught the proper methods for the following techniques:

Second deal – Both push-offs and strike techniques will be taught.

Bottom deal – The evolution of the modern bottom deal described in full detail.

Center deal – Hard? Yes. But not as hard as you think it is!

Palming – The classic Erdnase system. Why “fix” what isn’t broken?

The Push-Through Shuffle – A foundational move that will improve your magic, period.

Riffle Shuffle Work – Techniques that will increase the deceptiveness of nearly all of your routines.

The MacMillan Turnover Switch – Straight from the feature film Shade, this move has a reputation for being next to impossible. It isn’t impossible; it just needed a good teacher to show you how to do it!

Last, but not least, Steve Forte has given his permission for Jason to discuss the actual workings of many of the effects from the ‘52’ sequence that was recently released on Steve’s Gambling Protection Series DVDs. Many of these techniques have never been shown on film before and are rarely discussed even amongst the upper echelon of card handlers. If you’ve seen this ground-breaking set and want to know how some of those things were accomplished, now’s your chance, and it may be the only one you’ll ever get!

When: Sunday July 5th, 2009
Duration: 6:30 until at LEAST 10:00 (I'm guessing though it will go until 11 or 12)!
Location: 399 Glengrove Ave. West (Five minute drive from Browser's Den).
Fee: $100

Spots are almost gone, so please get back to me as soon as possible!

Ben

Michael Kras · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 3:05 am Post subject:

This sounds incredible... hopefully I can rake together the cash.
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Reuben The Great · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 245

Honestly, I'd like to go; but I don't think my sleight-of-hand is up to this standard!
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Reuben The Great · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 245

And what the hell is up with my picture? (mike changed it)
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Michael Kras · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:26 am Post subject:

Reuben, it's been like that for what, 6 months? Razz

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Ben Train · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 268

Hey guys,

you don't need to be excellent at sleight of hand- the idea is that if you are willing to practice this workshop will give you the tools you need.

Also, guess what- if you come I'll tip something that I fooled you with, something that you can use to rock guys BAD.

So, you get the real work from Jason and something cool from me!

Winner!

Ben

Michael Kras · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 3:47 am Post subject:

If I can get parental approval, plus the money, I'll definitely go. Always wanted to work on my seconds and bottoms with someone (they absolutely suck at this point)
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Reuben The Great · Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 245

Hey, I CANNOT pass up an opportunity like this, and since I have a job and the money, I'M GOING! Can i reserve a seat in any way?
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Michael Kras · Posted: Tue Jun 30, 2009 5:04 pm Post subject:

If I hadn't just spent $100 on the GPS, I'd be so down for this.

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