“By any standards, Jon is one of the finest magicians and entertainers you could possibly learn from. What Jon doesn’t know about entertaining people with magic — and earning a good living into the bargain — isn’t worth knowing. This will be a terrific lecture of brilliant thinking and top-class entertainment… don’t miss it!” – Ian Rowland

“Jon Armstrong’s Magic is a worker’s dream! I have seen him devastate audiences at the Magic Castle and other venues. They were laughing and gasping at the same time! As a teacher, his explanations are easily understood. Adding Jon’s material to your repertoire will enhance your reputation as a great and magical entertainer.” – Paul Green

“Jon Armstrong creates engaging plots, practical methods, and wickedly entertaining presentations. I mean ‘Tiny Plunger,’ come on!!” – Bill Abbott

“Jon is the real deal. A voice in magic worth listening to for anyone who wants to improve both their technique and performance.” – Ben Seidman

“Jon’s dedication, commitment, and passion for creating moments of magic is infectious. As a teacher, his magic is clear, clever, and fun — not to be missed.” – Garret Thomas

“During an Armstrong performance, we can all learn something from a guy who loves what he does and is simply great at doing it.” – Rob Zabrecky

“If Jon Armstrong were a comic book character, he’d be a super knowledgeable sidekick with magical powers that saves the day. Now he’s ready to make you the hero as he shares his most powerful secrets, expertly instructing you in how to produce the kind of miracles that have made him a crowd-pleasing multi-award winner. If you want to master the superpower to astound and amaze an audience, you want Jon Armstrong.” – Bruce Gold

“Jon Armstrong is a masterful entertainer and teacher. Oh, did I mention the exquisite magic he does? Look, listen, and learn! You will be thrilled you did.” – Peter Samelson

“Jon’s magic is strong, commercial, and best of all, fun.” – Asi Wind

“Jon is a wonderful magician: incredibly skilled, funny, creative, and entertaining. He brings the same stellar level of ingenuity and craftsmanship to his scripting and routining as he does to his sleight-of-hand. His work directing other magicians is extremely insightful and generous. Jon makes everything he touches in magic better.” – Chris Philpott

What Will He Teach?

Jon Armstrong returns to Penguin LIVE to share his cruise ship and corporate act! This complete parlor act is designed to entertain audiences from 50 to 1,000 people and fits into one simple carry-on case.

You’ll enjoy a front-row seat as Jon performs his full 30-minute act in front of a live audience. Following the performance, he will teach you everything you need to know to perform it, including invaluable insights gained from countless performances.

Get ready to be entertained by Jon’s humor and amazed by the incredible magic you’ll learn. This act features a wide range of powerful stand-up magic, including bottle productions, his ring and bow tie routine, appearing decks, mentalism, and, of course, his renowned Card Under Watch routine.

Who Is He?

Jon Armstrong, a multiple award winner including Close Up Magician of the Year, has showcased his extraordinary skills and magical comedy to prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide.

Where Can You See the Greatest Creators and Performers?

Only at Penguin LIVE: ACTS! The world’s top magicians invest years perfecting their acts, and magic enthusiasts rarely get the chance to uncover the secrets behind what makes these performances exceptional. Penguin Live Acts offers exclusive access to industry giants as they reveal how to execute their powerful A-material.

First, you’ll witness 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 building an act that can take decades to master. Many of these insights have been kept under wraps for years, and you can only learn them at Penguin LIVE: ACTS!