Magic Video - David Kaplan Penguin LIVE (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
David Kaplan's 'Penguin LIVE' digital download invites you to step into a realm where magic, music, and juggling converge with a unique, whimsical charm. Known as 'The Great Kaplan,' this virtuoso performer delivers a lecture unlike any other, blending jaw-dropping illusions with deadpan physical comedy and unexpected 'events' that keep audiences captivated and laughing. From producing a coat rack from a paper bag to a continuous production of ping-pong balls ending with a live chick (or so it seems!), Kaplan's approach to magic is refreshingly original and deeply entertaining. This is your chance to learn from a master who truly understands how to craft a memorable and engaging show.
Uncover Kaplan's Signature Performance Style
Delve into the mind of a magician who orchestrates delightful surprises. David Kaplan's magic is characterized by its 'unexpected events'—moments that defy convention and bring a smile to your face. Imagine producing any named card from your shoe at a moment's notice, or performing an intricate coin routine where a coin appears from your beard, rolls across your knuckles, balances, and then gracefully lays flat on command. You'll witness his unique take on classic routines, like the color-changing knives that astonishingly vanish, or the chaotic appearance of a live fish mid-performance. Kaplan effortlessly juggles hats, balances canes, and even plays a song on a turkey baster, showcasing a versatile talent that fuses illusion with pure entertainment. This lecture is an exploration of true showmanship, offering an inside look at how he builds such a captivating and often hilarious experience.
Master Professional-Level Illusions and Techniques
Beyond the entertainment, this 'Penguin LIVE' session is a masterclass in professional magic. David Kaplan doesn't just perform; he teaches. You'll gain access to incredibly powerful, 'A-material' tricks that are sure to elevate your own performances. More importantly, you'll absorb the 'invaluable insight' that only a seasoned working magician can provide. Learn the psychology behind his whimsical events, the timing of his comedic delivery, and the unique methods that make his magic so strong and unexpected. This is an opportunity to understand the nuances of audience engagement, the art of misdirection, and the creative process behind developing truly original routines. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced magician, the techniques and philosophy shared by Kaplan will undoubtedly expand your magical repertoire.
Meet 'The Great Kaplan': A Vaudeville Visionary
Who is 'The Great Kaplan'? He's a virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, and deadpan physical comedian, bringing a modern vaudevillesque spectacle to the stage. Inspired by legends like Buster Keaton, Peter Sellers, and Victor Borge, David Kaplan's character is an earnest performer whose best intentions often lead to comically catastrophic (and magical) results. His impressive career includes network television appearances on ABC TV's 'The View' and 'The Statler Brothers Show,' headlining internationally on major cruise lines, and opening for stars like Steven Wright and David Spade. Kaplan's numerous accolades include the first-place medal at the Canton Battle of Magicians, the 'People's Choice' award at the 2006 International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention, and the prestigious Mandrake d'Or in Paris in 2010. This digital download isn't just a magic lecture; it's an introduction to a truly remarkable and inspirational artist.
Original Specs
David Kaplan LIVE (Penguin LIVE) A unique style of magic, music, and juggling filled with unexpected, whimsical events.
"It felt so good to forget everything and laugh." - Carolyn Gabric, Stark Soil and Water Banquet, Navarre, OH
"...a brilliant performance." - The Athens Post
"Dave is extremely entertaining, and very talented at capturing and maintaining the audience's attention..." -Shannon Ruempler, Special Events Chair - Denison University
What will he teach?
Dave Kaplan has a unique style of magic all his own as he demonstrates in this Penguin Live lecture by starting things off with a bang... literally. His magic is designed to contain unexpected "events," as he calls them, like producing a coat rack from a paper bag in order to hang up his jacket. It's these whimsical events, and occasional odd devices (like his home-made hypno-glasses), that make him one of my favorite magicians to watch.
Plus, his magic is strong and unexpected too, as you'll find out when he shows you how to produce any card anybody names from your shoe at any time. Or, pluck a coin from your beard, roll it across your knuckles, balance it at your fingertips, and get it to slowly lay down on your command.
You'll also love his take on familiar routines like the color-changing knives. I hate to spoil the surprise, but his ends with both knives vanishing. Then, just when you're getting comfortable, out comes a live fish flopping around on the stage while he tries to catch it and put it back in his case.
He also juggles ping-pong balls with his mouth, leading to a continuous production, ending with a live baby chick. Really? Okay, things aren't always what they seem with The Great Kaplan. But he's always entertaining, whether he's juggling a hat, balancing a cane, burning a borrowed bill, destroying a cigar, or playing a song on a turkey baster. Let this lecture serve as your introduction to this remarkable man.
Who is he?
The Great Kaplan, virtuoso juggler, magician, inventor, musician, deadpan physical comedian, brings his one-man show to P3 Magic Theater! Illusion, music, juggling and deadpan comedy collide in this hilarious vaudevillesque spectacle. David Kaplan plays "the Great Kaplan", an earnest vaudeville performer, who while just trying to do a good show, inexplicably gets caught in the crosshairs of the universe. Murphy's Law according to Rube Goldberg.
Notable shows include a recent performance as guest ‘balloonist’ with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and network television appearances on ABC TV's "The View" and "The Statler Brothers Show" on TNN. David has headlined internationally in theatres and on major cruise lines, from Alaska to the Mediterranean to Tahiti. He has also opened shows for renowned performers including Steven Wright, Bobby Vinton, David Spade, Leon Redbone, David Brenner, Harry Blackstone Jr., and the Smothers Brothers.
Inspired by the antics of Keaton, Sellers, Victor Borge, the Smothers Brothers, and the illustrious Wile E. Coyote, among others, Kaplan's most spectacular accomplishment is emerging from the performance in one piece! David’s numerous awards include the first place medal at the Canton Battle of Magicians, the coveted "Peoples Choice" award at the 2006 International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention, and in 2010 he was awarded the Mandrake d’Or in Paris.
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 flock to see workers give talks. Why? Because these guys see and learn things that you won't find in any book or video. Yes, you'll be learning some incredibly powerful A-material, but the INVALUABLE stuff will be the insight you learn along the way.
