Jay Scott Berry LIVE (Penguin LIVE)

A true visionary in the world of magic, Jay Scott Berry presented an extraordinary 3.5-hour live event at Penguin.

“A true ‘one of a kind’ magician, Jay Scott Berry is The Virtuoso of Magic.” -Gerry Griffin

“Impeccable magic, absolutely wondrous!” -Channing Pollack

“The most magical act I’ve ever seen!” -Dean Dill

“A Perfect Act!” -Milt Larsen

“A true visionary. A man who has gone beyond the boundaries. There are only a handful of magicians who are masters of the art. This man is one of them. Do whatever you have to do to get to one of his lectures or shows. No matter what your level in magic, I guarantee you that you will discover the Art and the Science of Illusioneering. Thank you, Jay, for what you have done and are continuing to do for Magic.” -Anthony Brook

“In my entire career, I have never seen anything as convincing. It was real magic, delivered with precision timing and consummate skill.” -Mark Wilson

“Jay brought to us his unique and impeccable brand of visual magic, and blew us away! We’d been waiting a while for a lecturer of Jay’s caliber – and he was definitely worth the wait! Jay’s technique was flawless, his creations are unique and well designed, and his ideas are creative and very useful. Jay was the consummate performer – and at the end of his lecture had us all wanting more.” -Mark Hogan

“Jay stands alongside the all-time greats, in the same league as Slydini.” -Ed Rosenthall

“Your lecture blew me away. I have attended many lectures over the years by some of the world’s best magicians. Watching you, though, has changed my whole perception of magic, it was like a revelation, an epiphany.” -Michael McMillan

“I had the privilege to see Jay Scott Berry’s Magic Castle lecture recently. To anyone who has the opportunity to experience this hands-on workshop, it is not to be missed.” -Keith Leff

What Will He Teach?

JSB Topit Mastery

1. The Basic Coin Vanish: Experience the cleanest vanish as a silver dollar-sized coin disappears without a trace, even in close-up settings.

2. Coin Vanish #2: A stunning variation where the coin appears to dissolve in mid-air, leaving both hands empty.

3. Coin Vanish #3: A mind-blowing vanish at your fingertips, with the coin tossed from hand to hand before it simply disappears.

4. Spectacular Glasses Vanish: Watch as glasses vanish while being cleaned with a scarf, a classic effect perfected by Jay.

5. Silk Vanish: Learn to perform some of the cleanest silk vanishes using various silks and streamers, making them disappear right before your audience’s eyes.

6. Ball Vanishes and More: Discover how these techniques can be applied to any small object, including balls, dice, and rings.

Thumbtip Mastery

1. Basic Handling: Master the deceptive handling and transfers that form the foundation of Jay’s approach to thumbtips, revolutionizing traditional techniques.

2. Basic Silk Vanish and Production: A signature piece that leaves audiences astounded, featuring a silk that vanishes and reappears without traditional tell-tale moves.

3. Eclipse Tip Effects: Explore the modified thumbtip developed by Jay, unlocking new effects like color-changing silks and spongeball transformations.

The Sanada Gimmick

The Cloaking Device

1. The Vortex Streamer Production: Jay produces a 6-foot rainbow streamer from empty hands using ultra-clean methods.

2. The Lightning Switch: Experience the cleanest bill switch, transforming bills and even performing a double switch with a single gimmick.

3. Cut and Restored Ribbon: A satin ribbon is cut into pieces and miraculously restored, all while hands remain empty.

The FS/2 Gimmick

1. Instant Color Change: Witness the fastest color-changing ball effect, with a spongeball changing colors at the wave of a hand.

2. The Mirage Production: From empty hands, a 6-foot streamer is produced, with variations including a production from a transparent glass.

3. The Immaculate Transformation: A spongeball transforms into a silk or ribbon right before the audience’s eyes, with no false moves.

The Ring and Ribbon

1. The Vanishing Knot: A knot tied slowly dissolves in an instant, perfect for multiple performances.

2. Knot to Ring Production: A solid ring appears as the knot disappears, both handed out for examination.

3. The Master False Thread: The best false thread for rings, allowing for multiple displays without revealing the method.

4. Clifton’s Ring Move: Learn a classic move from Clifton himself, with variations and tips to avoid common mistakes.

5. Off Again On Again: A ring magically frees itself from the ribbon and re-threads, all while being examined by spectators.

6. Off in Hand: A ring is threaded on the ribbon, and with a tug, it comes off in the spectator’s hands.

7. The Spinning Grand Finale: A ring jumps onto the ribbon in a blink, with everything available for examination afterward.

Who Is He?

The Magic, The Music, The Wonder