“I’ve witnessed her enchant and astonish. When Carisa performs as Lucy Darling, the unexpected is always on the table.” – Rob Zabrecky

“Lucy Darling is among the most thrilling and humorous magicians to emerge in the past decade. Carisa Hendrix’s lecture includes some of the most insightful remarks I’ve heard from a magician.” – John Lovick

“Lucy Darling has mastered the art of being present. Her magic is impressive, and her humor and charm make her a formidable performer.” – Max Maven

“Carisa Hendrix revitalizes a stagnant magic scene. She is a gifted magician, improviser, and innovator of original effects.” – David Kay

“Some excel at creating compelling stage personas, while others are adept at teaching that craft. Carisa is exceptional at both! She has developed a captivating array of stage characters and articulates their evolution clearly and effectively.” – Tom Stone

“I’ve seen Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling) shine in front of audiences ranging from 50 to 700. She excels every time. Carisa deeply considers her magic, character, and techniques, and is ready to share her insights. Prepare to learn from her extensive experience.” – Chad Long

“Carisa Hendrix is at the forefront of the future of magic and performance art. Her innovative magic methods are outstanding, and the application of her insights will make your work both relevant and timeless. I’m convinced she embodies the spirit of Rowena Ravenclaw.” – Erik Tait

What Will She Teach?

Carisa Hendrix presents two full acts! The first features her acclaimed character, Lucy Darling, renowned for her humor, charm, and fabulous hair. The second act is tailored for children, introducing DeeDee, the coolest girl you’ve never met. Carisa showcases the same material in both acts, illustrating how to adapt props and effects for diverse audiences.

Topological Oddity – A selection of bestselling books is presented to an audience member, and a book magically appears to fall from the sky into an empty bag. This stunning effect was featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us!

The Minimalist’s Any Drink Called For – Two audience members choose drinks that are produced from an empty shaker, along with one for the performer.

Reconciliation Confabulation – A spectator becomes part of the show, and all their spontaneous choices seem to have been predicted, culminating in a revelation that they can take home as a gift.

Jam Lie Detector – A masterclass in propless mentalism. Four audience members imagine a pot of jam floating in front of them. With her back turned, they decide who will take the invisible jam. The performer not only identifies who took it but also makes the jam appear.

Ring and String – Carisa has performed at high-profile events across North America, and her close-up Ring & String routine is a highlight. She unveils her breathtaking self-working finale, allowing one audience member to remove the string from a ring held by another spectator.

Who Is She?

Carisa Hendrix is an award-winning magician and variety artist, recognized as an 8-time Award-Winning Entertainer. She has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records (2014), Ripley’s Believe it or Not (2015), and stars in the Super Channel documentary “Carisa Hendrix: Girl on Fire,” which chronicles her journey leading to her 2016 Las Vegas magic show. She is also a recipient of the prestigious Allan Slaight Award.

Where Can You Experience This?

Discover the greatest creators and performers as they showcase their professional magic acts live and teach you how to perform them at Penguin LIVE: ACTS!