We’re proud to announce Harapan Ong will join us for a Masterclass Live FILLED with new and unpublished material. Since the publication of his smash debut Principia, Harapan has been at the cusp of cutting edge card magic. He has a balanced mix of technically demanding magic and really simple, deceptive card magic. Whether you’re an advanced student or just finding your place in the card magic landscape, this will be a fascinating dive into one of magic’s most creative minds. Harapan is a skilled teacher, and will share insights into his technique and also his approach to construction. Each lesson will be PACKED with visual and amazing card magic.
Week One: (June 6th 2021) – The Zarrow Shuffle
- Zarrow Shuffle – Tips and Advice
- Zarrow Shuffle – Exploration and Applications
- Full Deck False Shuffle
- Triumph Shuffle
- Active Tabled Cover Pass
- Simple Cut
- Slip Cut
- Setting up the Deck
- Simple Sandwich
- Trick 1: Lockdown Triumph
- Trick 2: Fully Suited
- Theory 1: Rule of Four
- The “Four Act Structure” (commonplace in Asian storytelling, known as Kishotenketsu)
- Trick 4: Red / Blue Oil & Water
Week Two: (June 13th 2021) – The Double Faced Card
- The Mexican Turnover
- Trick 1: Daley Express
- Trick 2: Punchback
- Imbalanced Transpositions
- Trick 3: Centre of Attention
- Trick 4: Forgetful Collectors
- Theory 2: Techniques for Problem Solving
- Chunking
- Pattern recognition
- Trick 5: Plot Twist
- Trick 6: No Bread Sandwich
- Stepping Stones
- Retrograde Analysis
- Trick 7: Wake Up Sheeple
Week Three: (June 20th 2021) – Zoom Hangout
Join us on Zoom to ask Harapan any questions you like. This is an amazing (and really fun) opportunity to interact with your instructor for the month.
