Penguin Live Online Lecture – Joe Barry

“Joe fooled me multiple times. He specializes in impromptu material, so as long as you have a deck, you’re ready. His insights cover everything from subtleties to attitude.” – Simon Aronson

“Some of the finest card magic I’ve ever witnessed; utterly captivating, bewildering, and truly inspiring.” – Daniel Madison

“I encountered Joseph Barry at The Session convention, and his card magic left me speechless. His effects are straightforward and impactful. It was a joy to introduce him to fellow magicians and watch their astonishment as he performed, consistently fooling them with his clear and direct effects. Even Erdnase would admire his seamless execution.” – Quentin Reynolds

“Some of the most impressive sleight-of-hand I’ve ever seen. Elegant, sophisticated, and powerful magic! Every trick is a showstopper!” – Wayne Dobson

“A youth is to be regarded with respect,” said Confucius. “How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?” Joseph Barry is on the path to becoming a recognized master entertainer with a deck of cards. His extensive repertoire contains much that is good, with some truly exceptional material. More importantly, he connects effortlessly with his audience, showcasing a charm that many performers take years to develop.” – Jared Kopf in Magic magazine

“I previously stated that Barry is destined to be recognized as a master entertainer with a deck of cards. Inscrutable II further confirms that my prediction may indeed come true.” – Jared Kopf in Magic magazine

“Joseph Barry’s lectures consistently surpass my expectations – an outstanding magician.” – Will Houston

What Will He Teach?

STOCAN: A clever and deceptive card and number routine that is nearly self-working. Joe will also share a second handling for you to perform for your magician friends.
Flow Production: A beautifully simple and direct method to produce the four aces on the table.
Freedom Stacking: A subtle and convincing technique to deal a winning poker hand to a spectator from a shuffled deck without sleight of hand.
Prediction: An astonishing hands-off coincidence effect using a borrowed shuffled deck.
Digital 4 of a Kind: Produce a named four of a kind from a shuffled deck while the deck remains in your pocket.
10 Cards for Levante: An incredibly deceptive version of a Frank Lane poker routine, where you achieve a royal flush under very fair conditions.

Who Is He?

Joe Barry is a talented young magician from Stoke-on-Trent, England, with a passion for all forms of magic, particularly card magic. He has a keen interest in gambling techniques and intricate card effects. Joe has released two acclaimed DVDs, Inscrutable and Inscrutable 2, along with four limited edition booklets titled “Some Notes on Cards,” “Rollout,” “Fifty,” and “Reverie.” He has showcased his work at prestigious events such as The Session, The International Magic Festival, and The International Convention. Recently, he completed a lecture tour in Japan and is set to perform at Magic L.