“The Ron Bauer Private Studies Series is a course that will elevate your magic skills… without a doubt.” –Tim Trono

“Ron Bauer’s Private Studies Series features some of the most ingenious and commercially viable routines I’ve encountered. Each booklet is a true treasure. Ron deserves high praise for making such a distinctive series accessible.” -Tom Gagnon

“This is the lecture I’ve eagerly anticipated! I’ve witnessed Tom perform nearly all these routines, and they are pure gold! The magic is powerful, the routines are expertly crafted, and the entertainment value is exceptional. Study this material to unlock your magic potential.” -Tom Dobrowolski

“Ron Bauer’s Private Studies Series is as intricate as its content. Slim delves into the details and psychology that transform a magic effect into something entertaining, unforgettable, and mind-boggling. Each ‘study’ serves as a concise lesson in exceptional magic.” -Stephen Minch, Hermetic Press

“I particularly enjoy number 12!” -Paul Chosse

What Will You Learn?

The Ron Bauer Private Study Series comes to life as Tom Gaddis and three of Ron Bauer’s students engage in a roundtable discussion with Erik Tait at the new Penguin studios. You’ll witness Tom Gaddis perform, teach, and analyze several performance script monographs, including:

Four Squares and A Knot: A visually stunning and humorous opener where the magician uses COLORS to “psychologically evaluate” the audience. This streamlined handling of Al Baker’s Sympathetic Silks is perfect for any crowd and easily portable!

World’s Greatest Mentalist: Transform ANYONE into the World’s Greatest Mentalist. This enhanced presentation of a classic will leave your audience in awe!

Gadabout Coins Revisited: A whimsical justification for carrying three half-dollars. Engage in an intellectual duel with your audience using repetition to your advantage! (The battle remains hidden until you emerge victorious).

Lot’s O’ Lock: Be the first magician to put their money where their mouth is! Your audience could win a $100 bill in a game of chance, but you flip the script and reveal you knew the outcome all along. This funny and surprising ending will catch everyone off guard!

The Worn Out Deck: What happens when all the card tricks in your well-used deck run out? This lecture reveals how to quickly revive a deck that’s been over-shuffled, making it ready for one more card trick!

Fair & Sloppy: In response to certain mischievous spectators, you demonstrate the wisdom of your magic teacher’s advice: it’s always better to cut the cards than the classes. Learn to transform Ed Marlo’s Convincing Control and Sid Lorraine’s Slop Shuffle into believable illusions.

Paul Chosse’s Bar Bill Stunt: The classic ‘bar bill stunt’ of folding and unfolding a dollar bill takes a surreal twist when the magician defies certain secret Origami rules, temporarily turning the carefully creased currency INSIDE-OUT! BONUS: Includes Mike Power’s Inverted Bill, eliminating the need for a “mismade bill.”

Second Sight: Ever think of someone, only for the phone to ring and it’s them, or you unexpectedly bump into them? Imagine having that power 24/7! Now you can showcase your abilities in this nearly self-working mental marvel with one of the most shocking and hilarious surprise endings you’ll ever encounter!

Clones from Brazil: Why do you carry these peculiar sponge balls? It’s science! You’ll master one of the most deceptive sponge ball moves, culminating in a killer ending, all wrapped in a narrative that’s entertaining, logical, and will convince your audience that you are the most captivating magician they’ve ever seen!

Where Can You Experience the Best in Magic?

Discover where the greatest creators and performers showcase their professional magic acts live and teach you how to replicate them — only at Penguin LIVE!

The world’s top magicians spend years perfecting their acts. Magic enthusiasts rarely get the chance to uncover the secrets behind what makes the best professionals so remarkable. Now, Penguin Live Acts offers you exclusive access to the industry’s leading names as they reveal how to perform their powerful routines. First, you’ll watch the show performed for a live audience from start to finish. Then, go behind the scenes to learn about the routines and the real secrets of crafting an act that can take decades to master. Many insights shared have been kept under wraps for years, and you can only learn them at Penguin LIVE!