Penguin Live Online Lecture – John Carney

Powerful presentations and solid sleight-of-hand.

“One of the best lectures I have ever seen … excellent advice … His tricks are superlative…an expert in pure sleight-of-hand.” – Dai Vernon

“John is truly a man who understands magic.” – Tommy Wonder

“Carney has rediscovered and reinvented classic platform magic. He talks to you like a guy, a mentor, a tough-love teacher. He doesn’t expect you to come to him with a 5th degree Elmsley-Aronson black belt. But he does expect you to love magic as much as he does, and be willing to earn your miracles.” – Teller

“One of the top magicians around. A great creator, student and performer.” – Charlie Miller

“Here is a real insight into the way John thinks about magic, the way he combines past inspirations with current motivations, and the continual process of searching, trying, experimenting, and improving to find the best result. [He] made me think about magic in a new way.” – Jim Steinmeyer

“His ideas are refreshing and his routines are beautifully executed. I recommend him highly!” – Michael Skinner

“In the past few years I have drifted away from being a true student of magic. John Carney has rekindled that flame. To have regained this feeling is a gift.” – Mike Close

“Whether you are an amateur or professional, you will derive both knowledge and inspiration from a Carney lecture. This young man has the happy ability and the genius to impart it!” – Faucett Ross

What will he teach?

Logical Bill – Three coins are produced from a dollar bill, then, the logical surprise finish.Coins in the Mist – Pure sleight-of-hand, with the effect of pure magic. Two coins disappear very cleanly at the fingertips, then reappear.Chill pack – Every time you perform card magic, why not begin with the startling production of the pack of cards? Quick and visual, it makes them sit up and take notice in the first 10 seconds.Inscrutable – While looking for the aces, all that are found are jokers. Finally all the jokers change in a very visual way. Variations on Derek Dingle’s Regal Royal Flush.Versa Switch – One of the cleanest ways to switch four cards for four others.Bullet Train – Cards up the sleeve with just the aces. The final ace is a great effect, and a big laugh.Everywhere and Nowhere – Three cards are produced, but none are the selected card. First, they all change to the selected card, then back to their former identity, as the selection is found in a most surprising place.

Who is he?

John Carney is the real deal. His approach is smart, engaging and always surprising. He is widely acknowledged by his peers as one of the top sleight-of-hand magicians in the world. The Magic Castle has awarded him Magician of the Year more times than anyone in their history, and he is the only performer to win in every category: Close Up, Parlor, Stage, and Lecture. He has had numerous television appearances, including Late Show with David Letterman and the Jerry Seinfeld HBO Special. Carney embodies the state of his art, combining exceptional skill and creativity with pure entertainment.