Bill Montana LIVE (Penguin LIVE) Join one of the foremost authorities in arcane mentalism for an engaging two-hour lecture at Penguin LIVE!
“Bill Montana is way ahead of his time. He is highly respected by me and others. He is a genius and in my book he is considered one of the Giants in the industry.” – Neal Scryer
“Bill Montana is one of the most talented and creative people I know. He constantly thinks outside the box and creates simple and elegant solutions to problems. I’m a huge fan.” – Richard Webster
“Bill Montana is one of the leading experts in the more arcane areas of mentalism and the bizarre. I highly recommend his work to anyone seriously interested in the art.” – Bob Cassidy
“Bill Montana’s work will move your mind in exciting and different ways. He uses unique and forgotten principles and strange forces from the unknown to create wonder in his completely different style. Open your psyche because the bridge is already open to feel his pulsating ideas.” – Pablo Amira
“Bill is a brilliant thinker that can take the ordinary and turn it into the extraordinary.” – Rick Roth of Outlaw Effects
“Bill Montana is the real deal! What I really love is his works (Ie: the bridge, pulse etc.) and the capacity to deeply connect with people giving the experience of real magic!” – Luca Volpe
What Will He Teach?
The Telekinetic Coin – A borrowed coin infused with the audience’s collective energy.
The Lotus Flower – A magical paper flower that reveals a playing card or object.
The Mystic Orb – An imaginary ball of energy that spectators can feel.
Heads or Tails Coin Prediction – An “honest” gambling game.
Fifteen Arrows – A gambling game with a hidden secret.
Rolling Log – Leave even the best crooked gamblers in the dust.
The Historical Perception Technique – Evoke mystical energy from personal or historical objects.
The Praying Hands – A technique rooted in charlatan faith healing, adaptable for any performer.
Lifted by Angels – A participant appears to be elevated by unseen forces.
Influential Gestures – The impact of open hands versus pointed fingers.
The Mirror Flatters Not – A prop-less illusion requiring a surface.
Shadow People – A bizarre outdoor effect where spectators see shadowy figures.
The Mantra Within – A modern technique that could replace transcendental meditation.
The Comfortable Chair Test – A psychological test suitable for seated audiences.
Bill Montana’s Pulse – Synchronize heartbeats with a spectator.
Who Is He?
Bill Montana’s journey into magic and mentalism is anything but conventional. After his time as a charlatan faith healer, he worked as a professional psychic, a role he still embraces occasionally. Over the past decade, Bill has shared his innovative techniques with the magic community, earning widespread acclaim. He is a renowned designer and creator of mentalism effects, including specialized items for crooked gambling. Additionally, he crafts some of the finest spinning nickels, shiners, and bugs available today, and is the author of numerous books and e-books on magic and mentalism.