David Parr LIVE (Penguin LIVE)

“These are perfect lessons for all magicians in how careful thinking really can improve our magic.” — Eugene Burger

“Parr explores the outskirts of the human imagination: folklore and fairy tales, poltergeists and psychic powers. A celebration of the weird and wonderful in everyday life.” — Capital Times

“An expert in audience participation.” — Milwaukee Journal

“See him or book him for an event. You’ll enjoy everything.” — Milwaukee Sentinel

“Parr has perfected the power of suggestion to a fine art.” — Evanston Review

“What I appreciate most is David’s thinking about our art. His book Brain Food has the qualities of what we can label a gourmet meal: good food, good drink, good company, and good conversation. I am quite taken with his style. His creations illustrate his engagement with the people in his audiences. So also do his conversations in this book. It is thoughtful, to be sure.” — Robert Neale

What will he teach?

Proof Positive: An impromptu mentalism effect using imaginary coins.

Swindle: A bill transposition from the book Brain Food.

Fortune8: A prediction effect featuring the folded paper toy known as a “cootie catcher.”

Psilocation: A selected card is shuffled back into the deck, and I locate it while blindfolded.

Oldest Trick in the Book: An origami bird is torn and then magically restored.

Dinner with the Borgias: A twist on Bank Night from Brain Food, where three guests choose from four goblets, discovering their cups are “poisoned” while mine remains safe.

Who is he?

David Parr is a renowned actor, author, and magician celebrated for his theatrical style and exceptional teaching abilities. He co-created and stars in Chicago’s longest-running weekly magic show, The Magic Cabaret, now in its tenth year and recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the top nine magic shows in the country!

Where can you see the greatest creators and performers share their magic in front of a live audience and then teach you to do it? Only Penguin LIVE!

Magicians gather to witness these professionals share insights. Why? Because they reveal knowledge not found in any book or video. You’ll learn powerful material, but the real treasure lies in the invaluable insights gained along the way.