Paul Stockman – Connected

Alakazam Magic take great pride in bringing fresh new material from original artists to the forefront of the magic and mentalism communities and the latest of these exciting new talents is a name that is destined to become synonymous with modern mentalism.

For over a decade， Paul Stockman has been extremely busy performing his unique and fascinating style of psychological entertainment all around the world. Appearing at almost two hundred events every year Paul is in constant demand and is a consummate and professional entertainer in every sense of the word. From intimate， high-end celebrity gatherings to full evening theatre shows for two and a half thousand people， Paul has performed in virtually all situations possible.

“Connected”is Paul Stockman’s DVD debut and showcases some of the finest modern mentalism in the world today， seamlessly blending deviously clever methods and engagingly entertaining plots this double DVD set is certain to become a must-see for all stand-up performers.

Shot in front of a live audience， the DVD opens with a full fifty-minute stand-up show that features some of Paul’s favourite routine and ends with a revelation that is destined to go straight into the act of so many performers immediately!

“Connected”is a clear example of how Paul Stockman has become one of the UK’s leading psychological entertainers and on this DVD， Paul shares with you his wealth of experience and knowledge that can only be gained over hundreds of performances as each section of the show is broken down and explained with the assistance of Peter Nardi.

“Connected”is not just a collection of effects， it is a professionally structured show that is taught in full detail from beginning to end and includes tips and advice on scripting a show， structuring routines and keeping it entertaining as well as captivating.

“Paul Stockman： Connected” Routines performed & explained：

Pick a Chair

Paul discusses the fundamental elements that make a chair routine such a popular feature for many mentalists， as well as the importance of keeping the effect clear and understandable for the audience.

Hands-Off Bank Night

The spectator hides the money in one of six envelopes and then makes all the decisions while you stand back， guilt free， as each envelope is eliminated and destroyed…will they avoid the money!

The Pendant Curse

With the emphasis on performance and deliverance an audience member managed to divine the identity of a murder victim. Specially designed PDF files to reproduce the required props， as seen in the live show， are included on the DVD.

Back to Becker

Our special thanks to Larry Becker for allowing us to use and explain some of the brilliantly creative props and principles from his original， commercially available “Casino Royale” routine.

The Sweet Jar

A large jar of sweets that has been on show throughout and Paul invites three audience members to join him on stage to try to guess the number of sweets. Each one of them has a totally free choice and at the climax， not only does one of the spectators manage to guess exactly right and finds a prediction buried inside the sweets but unbelievably， Paul has also managed to predict in advance， which of the spectators that would be!

My Luckiest Day

Throughout the entire show， right in the middle of the stage is a small table that holds a tray that has a large candlestick and candle standing upon it. At the start of the show the candle is lit and remains in full view and untouched throughout. During the course of the show， Paul has various free choices made by different members of the audience and has them keep a mental note of each one.

At the finale of the show， the candle is extinguished and removed from the tray and Paul turns over the tray to show a written prediction securely taped to the underside of the tray on all sides. Impossibly the prediction matches every single one of the free choices made throughout the show!

This is an unbelievable finale and destined to become a classic way of presenting the confabulation routine. It can be applied to many different types of revelation， in the show， Paul uses times and dates that are selected by the audience by you could have names， places， or just about anything! No fancy boxes or backstage assistants are required – this is the ultimate one-man confabulation for stand-up and stage. The final image of the prediction taped to the underside of a tray is a truly stunning climax to the show!

Paul Stockman Interview & Discussion with Peter Nardi