Magic Video - Homer Liwag - Masterclass (Digital Download)
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Elevate Your Craft with Homer Liwag's Masterclass
For the first time ever, immerse yourself in the unparalleled world of Homer Liwag, the visionary artist behind David Copperfield's most breathtaking illusions for nearly three decades. This exclusive digital Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from a genius who has mastered not only the art of magic but also the intricate realms of video production, sound design, script development, and theatrical lighting. Whether you're an aspiring magician or a seasoned performer, this comprehensive course is designed to transform your approach to magic, presentation, and stagecraft.
Unlock Masterful Illusions & Expert Techniques
Dive deep into Homer's most cherished magic creations and refined techniques. Discover the secrets to instant, bare-handed effects like 'Flash Rice' and explore the deceptive 'False Faro' shuffle. Delve into the nuances of 'CoinONE' and 'CoinTWO,' Homer's most famous coin releases, now revealed with fresh insights and advanced details, including non-gimmicked versions. Learn the silky smooth 'Melt Vanish,' fascinating applications of Derek Dingle's 'Bounce Change,' and the visually stunning 'Superposition' where a silver dollar transforms into multiple quarters. Each lesson goes beyond mere mechanics, focusing on the critical subtleties, timing, and attitude that distinguish an experienced magician from an amateur.
The Art of Presentation: Lighting & Video for Magicians
Beyond the sleight of hand, Homer Liwag shares his invaluable expertise in the technical aspects that elevate a performance. Gain a 'crash course on lighting for magicians,' packed with tips, tricks, hacks, and no-budget solutions to ensure you look as good on camera as your magic itself. Understand the principles of illusion staging and theatrical lighting design directly from the co-director of David Copperfield's live shows. This segment is crucial for any modern magician looking to enhance their video presence or stage performance, offering a unique perspective on making your magic truly shine.
Exclusive Creations & Live Interaction
Explore a repertoire of original magic, including the surprising 'Body Contact' jumbo contact lens routine and 'Marksmanship,' a staple in Homer's walk-around set featuring a sudden appearance of a large ball bearing. Uncover 'Fun kitchen magic' and delve into beloved, previously unfinished routines like 'Carmex,' now reworked with fresh insights. The Masterclass culminates in an extraordinary live Zoom Q&A session, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to interact directly with Homer Liwag, ask your most pressing questions, and gain personalized guidance from a living legend. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn the craft and artistry that define true magical mastery.
Original Specs
For the first time ever, Homer Liwag will be lecturing for magicians during one of the most anticipated . Masterclass sessions we’ve ever offered.
Homer Liwag is an award-winning director, cinematographer and artist that has spent nearly 30 years working directly alongside David Copperfield. He is a master of video and music editing, sound design, script development, illusion staging and theatrical lighting design. One of his biggest passions in life though, has always been magic.
Prior to becoming the co-director and design director for David Copperfield’s live Las Vegas shows and emmy award-winning TV magic specials, Homer was a working magician. He honed his skills in the bar and restaurant industry and is thrilled to share his most prized magic creations with you, as well as the vital lighting and video skills every magician should have.
“Homer Liwag’s Masterclass” is available separately. However, the best way to enjoy it is as part of . Monthly. You’ll get the Masterclass, access to $100s worth of content in our exclusive streaming tutorial library and free or discounted shipping on every order—all for much less than the cost of the Masterclass on its own.
Week One - November 6, 2022 (4pm ET)
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Flash Rice - Instant bare-handed matrix with finesse and variations
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False Faro - Deceptive false faro shuffle plus a bonus routine
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CoinONE - Homer's most famous release - with new details, nuances and thinking
Beyond the workings of each effect, he’ll be sharing the most important subtleties that make them truly special. Everything from timing down to attitude. The type of details that separate an experienced magician from an amateur.
Week Two - November 13, 2022 (4pm ET)
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CoinTWO - In depth including non-gimmicked versions, finesse, details, etc.
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Melt Vanish - A very smooth, silky visual Coin Vanish
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Bounce Change - Derek Dingle’s bounce change with interesting timings and applications
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Superposition - A Silver Dollar visually changes to 2 halves and then to 4 quarters - all in the hands.
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Body Contact - Jumbo Contact Lens routine with a surprise ending
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Marksmanship - A staple in my walk around set, which includes a large ball bearing suddenly appearing with the shake of a marker
Week Three - November 20, 2022 (4pm ET - LIVE)
Of course, Week Three gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ask Homer anything you want during a live Zoom Q&A. But Homer will also be teaching even more of his unique magic, live.
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Fun kitchen magic and explanations of some of the “gags” performed in the other 2 sessions
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Tennis Shoe - a fun moment, accidentally discovered ending to the classic Ring on String routine
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Carmex - A favorite, unfinished routine he loved performing behind the bar at Illusions Restaurant—with some fresh insights after reworking the routine from start to finish
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Crash course on lighting for magicians: A quick look on making yourself look good on video - tips and tricks, hacks and no-budget solutions for making sure you look as good as your magic.
And then it will be over to you to ask Homer anything you want. Live. This is a session you will not want to miss.
