“Kyle’s magic is quirky and original, featuring methods that take fascinating detours from the norm. I’m always eager to see his next creation!” -Caleb Wiles

“Kyle’s magic is incredible, with ingenious methods and stunning visuals. He’s a joy to be around, making it hard to dislike him!” -Mark Calabrese

“I can’t praise Kyle Purnell enough. His performances teach valuable lessons in presentation and timing. His methods reveal streamlined, visual magic that appears gimmicked but isn’t. With his brilliant mind, he elegantly combines all these elements. In a zombie apocalypse, we’d be safe knowing they’d only want his brains!” -Ben Williams

“Kyle is a remarkably talented magic creator and performer, with extraordinarily creative insights into the art.” -Nicholas Lawrence

“Kyle’s magic is consistently fresh, inventive, and just plain enjoyable. I can’t wait to see what he dreams up next!” -Luke Dancy

“Kyle Purnell is one of my favorite thinkers! He brilliantly uses everyday objects to create strong, memorable magic and is an engaging, fun teacher!” -Sarah Ella Phant (Sarah Trustman)

What Will He Teach?

Elimination Experiment: An impossible two-phase ESP effect with a satisfying method that leaves you completely clean at the end.

Impenetrable: The ultimate impromptu pen-through-bill effect you’ve been eager to perform!

Slo Mo TNR: One of the most visual torn corner effects ever — and it’s impromptu!

Soft Spreadable Jamwich: A classic two-card transposition gets an impromptu makeover and a kicker ending.

Tunnel Transpo: The most enjoyable trick to perform from the lecture — it just feels great!

Daley’s Nightmare: A classic effect transformed into a practical packet trick with an unforgettable conclusion.

Best of Luck: A card is remembered, a number thought of, and before anything is named, the magician places a joker into the deck under the thought-of number of cards, right beside the selected card!

Miss Terry Card: Kyle’s most direct and practical approach to the Mystery Card ever — prepare to work those knuckles!

Cash Grab: Grab a deck, borrow a dollar, and leave your spectator with an astonishing and impossible souvenir!

Who Is He?

Kyle Purnell has dedicated over fifteen years to the art of magic, establishing himself as a unique force within the community. He focuses on creating practical methods and captivating effects tailored for close-up performers, with many of his innovations recognized by esteemed figures in magic.

This lecture emphasizes the concept of method. What do you prioritize in a method? What are you willing to sacrifice for the magic to unfold? Is there such a thing as a perfect method?

Kyle will explore these questions by teaching his underground routines, methods, and discoveries that he employs at paid gigs, residencies, and to impress fellow magicians at conventions. Remarkably, every routine he shares is completely gimmick-free!

Where Can You Experience Top Creators and Performers?

Discover the greatest magicians showcasing their professional acts live and teaching you the secrets behind them — only at Penguin LIVE!

The world’s leading magicians spend years perfecting their acts, yet magic fans rarely get the chance to learn the real secrets that make these performances extraordinary. Penguin Live Acts offers exclusive access to the industry’s biggest names as they reveal how to perform their powerful A-material.

First, you’ll witness the show performed for a live audience from start to finish. Then, you’ll go behind the scenes to learn about the routines and the real secrets of building an act that can take decades to master. Many of the insights shared have been kept under wraps for years, and you can only learn them at Penguin LIVE!