Greetings! I’m Yann HARDY from France, and I’m thrilled to present my exclusive lecture for Alakazam.

With seven years of experience as a professional card cheater in private games, I transitioned into the magic industry to share my expertise. My focus spans various disciplines, including card magic, mentalism, hypnosis, and more.

This exclusive lecture at Alakazam Live Academy on September 11th and 12th, 2019, promises to unveil unique tricks and concepts that I’ve never shared before. Attendees will receive a comprehensive toolbox filled with techniques, tips, and innovative ideas.

There’s something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned performers!

Day One: Tricks

• Sandwich 1: A chosen card magically appears between two jokers that remain untouched.
• Sandwich 2: A card is returned to the deck, and as the spectator squares it, it reappears between the two jokers.
• A Visit to Larry: A tribute to the legendary Larry JENNINGS and his visitor trick.
• The Poker Demonstration That Can’t Be Explained: My rendition of the Trick That Can’t Be Explained during a poker demonstration.
• The Biddless Trick (2 versions): Perform the classic Biddle Trick without the traditional move, featuring a table version and a strolling version.

Toolbox:

• Insights on shuffles and false shuffles
• Card controls
• DPS and Bottom palm techniques
• Holdouts and palming methods
• Mucking techniques

Day Two: Tricks

• Oil and Water (3 Phases): A captivating three-phase routine that builds to a stunning climax.
• A Simple ACAAN: A straightforward version inspired by the great Dai Vernon, perfect as a lead-in to more complex routines.
• ACAAN (2 versions): Spectators shuffle a deck, call out a card, and choose a number between 1 and 52, leading to a surprising reveal.
• My No Looking Poker Deal: A seven-stud poker demonstration where the spectator decides the players and the winner, all while shuffling and cutting the deck at will.

Toolbox:

• Mastering crowd management
• A comprehensive course on various dealing techniques, including deuces, strikes, side and front push-offs, and my unique ‘No’ grip.
• Insights into Greek and center dealing techniques.

No stone will be left unturned, and there’s much more to explore!

Exciting, right?