At the Table Live Lecture – Jon Armstrong

At the Table: Jon Armstrong | June 4, 2014

Jon Armstrong is a remarkable magician known for his card tricks, both in intimate settings and on stage. In this captivating 2.5-hour lecture, he begins with card magic tailored for close-up performances, including innovative concepts for the renowned Tiny Plunger effect. The second half shifts focus to stage and parlor performances, utilizing only a deck of cards.

Close-Up Section

• Tiny Plunger Ideas: Discover fresh routines and concepts for the Tiny Plunger Effect.
• Band Through Neck: Witness a rubber band visually passing through your neck—no gimmicks involved!
• Rubber Band Melt: Experience Jon’s unique take on the “Crazy Man’s Handcuffs,” where the bands unlink without any visible moves.
• Magic Castle Fooler: Using a “15 of diamonds” card, Jon will astound you! He also discusses the Stop Force and maximizing impact with a marked deck.
• Additionally, Jon shares insights on the Zarrow false shuffle and offers quick ideas for sandwich tricks.

Stand-Up Performance

Jon presents a complete 25-minute stand-up act using just a deck of cards, followed by an in-depth breakdown of the performance. Key highlights include:

• Repeat Card Under Watch: A chosen card appears under the spectator’s watch not once, but twice! This routine incorporates Jon’s interpretation of Paul Harris’s Whack Your Pack and a method for vanishing a single playing card.
• Open Change: A hands-free miracle! The magician never touches the cards. A spectator selects a card and places it in their pocket, while the magician names that card. This effect is suitable for audiences of any size, from 5 to 500!