Steve Valentine LIVE (Penguin LIVE)

What will he teach?

In this extraordinary Penguin Live lecture, Steve Valentine showcases an impressive array of magical techniques. He kicks off with a stunning card selection routine, demonstrating flashy cuts, transforming the wrong card into the right one, and even making the deck vanish while his wrists are held, leaving only the chosen card. He then introduces a clever method for producing a wine glass, followed by a spectacular reveal of a giant diamond from a spread of cards, illustrating how this technique can be adapted for various objects.

Steve dives into his expertise with the Classic Force, showcasing his exceptional skill. He also shares a simple yet effective technique inspired by Max Malini for vanishing a deck. Next, he presents a captivating Smash and Grab trick using a newspaper, ideal for decks that might not work well otherwise.

One of the highlights is a self-working routine where he predicts the position of a selected card, while another card is found randomly, and an unseen card causes all matching suit cards to turn face-up as the rest of the deck rights itself, resetting quickly. He takes the concept of a fully prepared deck to new heights by making a peeked card jump out, only to reveal a surprising twist.

Further, the color of a chosen card’s back changes to red, the entire deck transforms to red, and a thought-of card briefly remains blue before turning red. Three blue-backed jokers trap two red-backed cards, which then vanish, only for one joker to reappear and locate the missing cards.

Finally, an unusual prediction matches a selected card, and two face-to-face cards merge into one bizarre card with dual backs. This is just the first hour of Steve Valentine’s phenomenal lecture. Fast-paced, humorous, and endlessly entertaining, this is a must-watch for any magic enthusiast.

Who is he?

Steve Valentine, originally from Scotland and raised near London, began his performance journey at the age of five. His early training in theatre and dance ignited a lifelong passion for magic. A prominent figure at the Magic Castle and The Academy Of Magical Arts, Steve has graced stages in Las Vegas at the Riviera and Harrah’s Hotels, as well as the iconic Magic Castle, where he earned the title of Close-up Magician of the Year for two consecutive years. His performances have taken him across the globe, from Alaska to the Falklands and India.

With over 250 hours of television and film experience, Steve is recognized for his regular roles in Crossing Jordan, I’m in the Band, Estate of Panic, and Nikki. Young audiences will also recognize him from Disney’s Avalon High, Teen Beach Movie, Wizards of Waverly Place Movie, and Don’t Look Under the Bed.