The Will Houstoun Lecture

Will Houstoun is an emerging talent from the U.K. who made a significant impact on the magic community by securing third place in our prestigious Close-Up Competition, followed by winning first prize at the British Magic Championship in Blackpool in 2006.

This lecture marks Will’s debut, and we are thrilled to feature him in our collection. He kicks off with a stunning Coin Production and the classic ‘3 Fly’. Next, he presents ‘Special K’, an innovative take on the ‘Inversion’ card trick. His finger manipulations are impressive, reminiscent of Meir Yedid’s artistry. The ultra-clean ‘4 Ace Production’ is enhanced with music, and Will shares valuable insights on incorporating sound into your magic routines.

The ‘Bland Deck’ routine showcases a magical progression where the four aces appear first, followed by the entire deck, culminating in a surprising finale. ‘Fire Coins’ features a breathtaking flash production of coins from candle wax, exemplifying beautiful magic. ‘Guestimation’ is a remarkable effect where aces are cut from a genuinely shuffled deck, inspired by Ed Marlo’s ‘Miracle Aces’—a must-have for your repertoire. ‘Bakers Three Fly’ is presented with numerous clever touches, while his version of ‘Shadow Coins’ elicits gasps from the audience.

As a bonus, the lecture includes footage of Will’s performance in the Close-Up Show. He also provides tips on techniques such as ‘Coin Production’, ‘C-Palm’, ‘Thumb Fan’, ‘Ascanio Spread’, and ‘Fake Placement’, among others.

For many, Will Houstoun may be a new name in magic, but after watching this lecture, you’ll undoubtedly agree that his future in the field is exceptionally bright!

Running Time: Approximately 1 hour