Mr. James has long been a hidden gem in the magic community. For years, he avoided lecturing for fellow magicians or sharing the secrets behind his professional performances. Now, having stepped back from the stage, he is ready to share his knowledge through lectures.

Esteemed magicians like Larry Jennings, Ken Krenzel, Jim Patton, and Gordon Bruce have all experienced his previous lectures.

These lecture notes mark Wesley’s first new release in nearly 15 years, featuring 10 innovative effects and routines drawn from his active repertoire. This collection showcases powerful close-up magic involving coins, a needle and thread, and Wesley’s signature card magic that leaves audiences in awe. With a keen eye for detail, Wesley has reinvented both classic and new plots, making them appear effortless while ensuring they are well-crafted. Each effect is presented with clarity, creating the illusion of impossibility. Here’s what you can learn:

• Quick 3-Way, My Way – Wesley’s preferred opening effect.
• Stopped Cold – The most astonishing Stop effect available.
• Four Card Heisenberg – An impromptu Four-Card Brainwave.
• Yantra – A captivating animal magnetism effect using cards.
• Yantra-Haunted Deck Combo – A blend of Al Baker’s classic with the stunning illusion of Yantra.
• Indian Alms Portal – A routine that elevates fingertip coin magic to new levels of impossibility.
• Brownian Movement – A breathtaking presentation of the E.G. Brown “Wandering Card” plot, now in print.
• MacMillan Unmoved – The introduction to a gambling skill/magic set featuring dealing 5ths, 4ths, 3rds, and 2nds.
• Too Much Ambition – The second phase of the routine, including Wesley’s take on Dingle’s “Too Many Cards.”
• Presbyopia – A needle penetration effect paying homage to Amedeo Vacca, a former assistant to Houdini.

While no set of notes can replicate the experience of attending a Wesley James lecture, these notes encapsulate his insights and style, offering readers a glimpse into his transformative performances. Fully illustrated across 45 engaging pages.