At The Table Live Lecture with Reynold Alexander – February 1st, 2017

“Reynold is a hidden gem from Puerto Rico whose lecture offers something for everyone. Everything he shares, from close-up to stand-up, is thoroughly audience-tested from his professional repertoire!” – Gregory Wilson

“Reynold’s lecture is packed with inspiring ideas and practical insights from a true professional who considers every aspect of his show, insights you rarely find in books.” – Rafael Benatar

“I just attended Reynold Alexander’s lecture at the Magic Castle. He provided great advice from a real-world worker! His practical methods and routines made perfect sense. Reynold speaks from his heart and experience.” – Paul Green, (Magic Castle Board of Trustees)

Known for his astonishing vanishing act of Puerto Rico’s Capitol Building and holding the world record for the fastest straitjacket escape, Reynold Alexander joins us At The Table for an unforgettable lecture. This session features original effects and explores variations of timeless classics. Reynold demonstrates how slight tweaks can lead to more convincing effects and stronger audience reactions. Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Surprise Shoe Production: A captivating opener for parlor and stage, where a mirror miraculously duplicates a shoe on stage.
• The Finger: A humorous routine that stops hecklers without offending them.
• Rip it Variation: An impromptu twist on Jack Chanin’s classic, where a dollar is torn and restored.
• Pencil Sharpener: A simple yet impactful effect where a dull pencil is magically sharpened in the magician’s hands.
• Sharpie Color Force: A clever method to force a Sharpie color, perfect for predictions or mentalism.
• Invisible Palm Aces Variation: A fresh take on Paul Harris’s classic, where invisible cards are palmed and revealed.
• Business Card Production: A powerful idea for producing a business card within a routine.
• Reynold’s Card’s Across: A classic trick enhanced with new touches for a stronger effect.
• Reynold’s Ambitious Card: A standard ambitious card routine with an exciting kicker ending.
• Half Moon Rising: A selected card rises from a card box without the use of thread.
• Invisible Deck Variation: A revitalized approach to the classic gimmick deck, making it feel surprising and impossible.
• Reynold’s Twisting the Aces: A haunting move where an Ace appears to twist out of the packet, culminating in a triumphant finale.
• Lie Detector: A unique method using 52 cards in envelopes, allowing the magician to divine a chosen card through a series of questions.