Hailed as one of magic’s most revered creators and performers, we’re pleased to welcome Guy Hollingworth for three intensive 90-minute lessons and then, at the end, a Zoom chat with all attendees.
The thrust of Masterclass: Live is to give you a front-row seat across from Guy Hollingworth, who will cover an array of published AND unpublished material using cards and small props. Hollingworth’s sleight-of-hand magic is influential and innovative, and in addition to the magic he covers, you’ll have a chance to learn about his approach to technique in general, and learn how he makes everything look so natural and effortless.
With Masterclass: Live we strive to select the very best exponents of sleight-of-hand magic and pair them with a platform perfectly suited for learning remotely. We’re improving the technology with every outing, and we’re particularly excited about having Hollingworth as a guest teacher. He is a detail-oriented instructor, and is as affable and effective teaching his work as he is onstage performing it.
Week One: 6th December 2020
- Subject: Palming
- General Introduction
- Introduction to 1st session on palming
- Palming with the right hand: (i) full palm and replacement; (ii) lateral palm
- The Topless Change
- Palming with the left hand
- Occasional Card Production
- Cards through jacket
- The Phantom Count (including Phantom Aces and Phantom Prediction)
Week Two: 13th December 2020Â Subject: Parlour Magic
- Introduction to 2nd session: benefits of performing parlour magic (including misdirection, eye contact and range of sleights)
- Waving the Aces (ungaffed and gaffed versions)
- Stationery Assembly (including new handling for parlour performances)
- Universal Card Scam (including new handling for parlour performances)
Week Three: 20th December 2020Â Subject: Table Magic
- Introduction to 3rd session
- Gambling Routine, covering (i) ace cutting; (ii) false shuffle; (iii) false deals
- Lazy stacked deck
- Cups and Balls
- Flapping
