Matrixpress by Shawn Farquhar

This innovative gimmick allows you to perform Shawn’s astonishing Matrix routine, a highlight of his award-winning close-up show. Witness four coins vanish in an instant! If you’ve attended Shawn’s lecture, you’re aware that this gimmick is versatile, featuring in over a dozen other effects. As a bonus, you’ll receive four unique poker chips and two photographs, enabling you to perform the Photo Finish effect as well! Comprehensive instructions are provided on the included DVD, ensuring you have everything you need to master these tricks. Check out the video showcasing these incredible effects.

In the 70-year history of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, no other magician has achieved first prize in both sleight of hand and stage magic. Furthermore, in the 75-year history of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, only five magicians have earned the prestigious Grand Prix D’Honneur. Remarkably, Shawn is the only magician in the last two decades to receive this honor. After all… it’s his job!

If you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re missing the punchline!

Personal Appearances

For the past decade, Shawn has primarily performed on the luxurious Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, but he occasionally makes personal appearances. Here are some recent highlights:

• Grand West Casino – Cape Town, South Africa
• Congresso Brasileiro de Magicos – Sao Paulo, Brazil
• JCB World Conference – Honolulu, Hawaii
• FISM – Stockholm, Sweden
• Galiano Music Theatre – Athens, Greece
• 1st International Magic Festival – Macau, China
• World Magic Seminar – Las Vegas, Nevada

Each of these events featured customized presentations tailored to their audiences, with effects and comedy crafted specifically for those shows. When you want to captivate and entertain an audience, Shawn is the magician to call! After all… it’s his job!

Awards

Receiving recognition from peers is one of the highest accolades a magician can achieve. In this regard, Shawn is undoubtedly among the finest magicians in Canada and the world, boasting over 40 awards. Here are some of his recent accolades:

• 2006 – Silver Medal – Sleight of Hand – World Magic Olympics
• 2006 – Silver Medal – Parlour Magic – World Magic Olympics
• 2003 – Silver Medal – Sleight of Hand – World Magic Olympics
• 2003 – Magician of the Year – Canadian Association of Magicians
• 2001 – 1st Place – Sleight of Hand – International Brotherhood of Magicians
• 2001 – 1st Place – Sleight of Hand – Society of American Magicians
• 2000 – Grand Prix – Sleight of Hand – Pacific Coast Association of Magicians
• 1998 – 1st Place – Stage Magic – International Brotherhood of Magicians
• 1992 – Gold Medal – Stage Magic – Pacific Coast Association of Magicians