David Williamson is the IDEAL Masterclass instructor because he is an exper’t in so many aspects of magic. He is, quite simply, a living legend, and someone who very rarely teaches in the detailed fashion we’ve established with our Masterclass series. Onstage, he’s larger than life, and has toured the world’s grandest theaters as host of The Illusionists and Circus 1903. Up close, he’s a virtuoso of close-up magic, and an IBM Gold Cups recipient. His presentations are thoughtful without being pretentious, and his handlings are poetry in motion–he has “the touch” we all aspire to. What’s more, Mr. Williamson has studied with many of the greats of the previous generation, and can pass on wisdom from his many influences and mentors.
Across three classes, Mr. Williamson will cover a plethora of refined techniques with cards as well as other objects. The focus will be on technique and a mastery of natural sleight-of-hand. But at all times the material covered will be practical in nature. You’ll walk away from each lesson with new material in your arsenal, as well as, we hope, some fascinating stories from David’s adventurous life in magic.
Week One (4th October 2020)
Dave’s Gambling Scams Demo
False Shuffles
Cull & Palming/ Replacements Separation
Cutting Aces (DPS)
ACR (doubles/top change/slow motion top change)
Bottom Deal Demo Routine
Call Back Conclusion
Week Two (11th October 2020)
Original Ideas with Cards and Kite String
String Card Monte
Visible Haunted Pack
A clever force and Rising Card thoughts
Week Three (18th October 2020)
Theory into Practice
Thought s on Routining & Act building.
Practice Strategies
Memory Test Master Method
Vernon’s Variant – Variant
Week Four (25th October 2020) Zoom Call – join us for a like Zoom hangout with David. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and session with one of the finest card magicians in the world.
Note: David is a magical whirlwind so the schedule may change or deviate from what is published above. However, you can rest assured that the vast majority of the material has never been published before so you will will be learning brand new magic and techniques from a master of magic.
