WHAT IS OGAWA UNIVERSITY

Ogawa University offers an enchanting educational experience led by the renowned entertainer Shoot Ogawa, a six-time Magic Castle award winner with performances spanning the globe. This program covers a variety of magical effects using cards, coins, ropes, and more. Beyond just learning tricks, Shoot delves into the theory behind magic, helping you elevate your routines to a new level of wonder. Each of the four volumes released over four weeks is packed with effects, techniques, and entertaining discussions, making it a comprehensive learning journey.

WHAT’S ON VOLUME ONE

• Running Time: 173 minutes – This is Volume One of Four

Ace King Miracle: A self-working routine where a spectator cuts a shuffled deck, revealing kings on top of four piles and aces on the bottom.

Three Card Prediction: After shuffling, the magician creates three piles with random cards, only to find matching cards in a box that has been on the table from the start.

Ogawa Opener: A professional routine where the magician shuffles a deck, stops at a spectator’s cue, and instantly produces four aces.

Ace Surprise: The magician displays four packs of cards, revealing aces on top, but surprises the audience with a numbered card that leads to the final ace.

Oil & Water Mystery: Mixing red and black cards, the magician creates a stunning separation effect, ending with an unexpected transformation of card colors.

Spoon Bend Gag: Bend a spoon dramatically, only to restore it to its original shape.

Crazy Man’s Handcuffs: A classic rubber band effect with Shoot’s unique twist.

Color Transposition: A chosen card vanishes from one color set and reappears reversed in another.

Sponge Ball Magic: Learn advanced techniques for vanishing and producing sponge balls, including detailed instruction on the toss vanish.

Two Amazing Sponges: Master the art of making sponge balls appear and disappear, laying the groundwork for future routines.

Techniques Taught: Dealers Grip, Biddle Grip, Riffle Shuffle, Ribbon Spread, Emsley Count, and more.

Straight Talk With Shoot: Insights on keeping secrets and practicing magic effectively.

• Running Time: 173 minutes
• 7 videos
• 11 Effects
• 11 Techniques
• 2 Straight Talk Discussions With Shoot
• 2 Funny Gags
• 4 Study Cartoons
• 2 Bonus sessions with Shoot discussing magic theory – Running Time 46 minutes, including tips on creating variations and mastering the double lift.