Gary Jones LIVE (Penguin LIVE)
“Every time I meet up with Gary he fools the heck out of me!” – Cameron Francis
“Gary has the ability to simplify the hardest of effects, and creates really workable and highly commercial magic.” – Dave Forrest
“One of the best lectures I’ve ever seen.” – Chris Williams
What Will He Teach?
Coin to Spectator’s Pockets – A repeat body loading technique. Curzon Aces – A comedic effect with a powerful climax. 6 Cards to Pocket – The last card problem resolved. On Your Face – A humorous twist on a Paul Harris classic. Interlace – A trick that will impress fellow magicians. Pocket/Pocket/Pocket – A signed card jumps to three different pockets, plus more. Top Con – Gary’s convincing card control to the top of the deck. OOSOOM – Comprehensive explanation of Gary’s thought-of cards deck. Thoughts – Special deck for a think-of-a-card effect, fully explained. Not Chosen/Best Magician in the World – Easy-to-make trick decks. 3C – Coins appear, vanish, and end up in the pocket. Coins Across/Tosheroon – A lesson in staying one step ahead. Rock/Paper/Scissors – A powerful mentalism routine that is completely self-working. 34/65 – A self-working mental routine with multiple climaxes. Fire Cups – The simplest cups and balls routine ever! Melt – A selected card’s image appears on the spectator’s phone. Metal Sheep – A modern twist on a classic with all coins examined. Coin Bend Plus – A self-working coin bend with various applications. Bag4Life – A self-working coin penetration through a clear bag. Dobson’s Choice – An easy Free Will effect. Floss – A borrowed ring tied to dental floss penetrates. Ring and Pins – A borrowed ring jumps from a marked safety pin to an unmarked one, simple to perform.
Who Is He?
Gary has performed globally at corporate events, private parties, conferences, weddings, and product launches in cities like London, Paris, Madrid, and Barcelona. He has been the resident magician at The Thurlestone Hotel for seven years and has spent 25 years as one of the three resident magicians at the Brend Hotel Group. Gary is a proud member of the Inner Magic Circle with Gold Star.
He has produced numerous DVDs and effects, including iCandy, Dupes, and the current Automata series.
Gary’s lecture will encompass close-up magic, cabaret, and mentalism, blending sleight of hand with many powerful self-working effects. He will share insights on misdirection techniques, routine structuring, pocket management, and essential tips for thriving as a full-time magician.