At The Table Live Lecture with Erik Tait – April 17, 2019

Erik Tait gained recognition in the magic community after winning the prestigious 2018 IBM Gold Cups Close-Up Competition. His impressive performances on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and a series of popular effects have solidified his reputation. Based in Columbus, OH, Erik entertains Fortune 500 companies and performs at comedy shows and festivals nationwide. This lecture showcases his personal routines for strolling performances and audience engagement, featuring material suitable for all skill levels, including closely guarded secrets to elevate your sleight of hand. Here’s what you will discover:

• Party Piece: Erik’s dynamic opener is a visually striking routine that leaves audiences amazed. He provides in-depth instruction on the one-handed top palm, introducing a new technique to help you master this essential move.
• The Anniversary Color Change: This routine begins with Erik’s take on the Anniversary Waltz and culminates in a surprising color-changing deck, leaving you 100% clean at the end. Erik also shares innovative ideas and techniques for the Ambitious Card with an unexpected twist.
• A Bar Trick with a Bit of Cork and a Borrowed Dollar: Inspired by Ramsay’s Cylinder and Coins, Erik has adapted this classic into an entertaining bar trick. You’ll also learn his version of Knowle’s Drop, a versatile coin sleight that functions as a vanish, false transfer, and click pass.
• The Coin Coaster: Erik presents a unique routine using a classic coin tray prop, where he makes a signed quarter disappear and reappear in the spectator’s closed fist. He also teaches how to replicate this effect with an ordinary coaster.
• Out of This Zip Code: A small packet version of Out of This World that is incredibly fair and will leave your audience in awe.

“Erik is one of the most cunning and skillful entertainers on the planet!” – Nicholas Lawrence