Magic Video - Josh Burch - Penguin Magic Live (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unleash Family-Friendly Magic with Josh Burch
Step into the mind of Josh Burch, a creative force lauded by top magicians like Rick Lax and Paul Draper for his highly visual, interactive, and refreshingly original magic. In this immersive digital download from Penguin Magic Live, Josh lays bare his entire family show, offering a treasure trove of innovative effects specifically crafted to captivate audiences of all ages, from the youngest spectator to the most discerning adult. Forget card tricks; this lecture is a vibrant exploration of magic using unexpected props like poker chips, emojis, money, snake cans, and even real water guns, ensuring every routine is fresh, engaging, and memorable.
A Fresh Take on Classic Plots & Original Concepts
Josh Burch demonstrates his unique ability to take standard ideas and infuse them with a personal, creative spin, making each a truly original piece. Learn 'Transfer,' arguably the cleanest 'bills across' routine you'll ever see, transformed into a powerful workhorse suitable for stage, close-up, or walk-around. Experience the thrill of 'Water Gun Roulette,' a family-friendly twist on Russian roulette that multiplies fun and suspense, using real water and real water guns. Discover 'Modern Water to Wine,' Josh's practical, real-world application of a legendary premise, complete with a tasty, surprising twist ending. Engage your audience with 'Reactions,' an interactive emoji-based trick that always concludes with a delightful surprise. Dive into the baffling 'PK Chip,' where a poker chip eerily moves at your fingertips before melting in a spectator's hand, or 'Off the Grid,' a mind-bending routine where you create a magic square with a freely selected number, then prove your prediction with a secret message or photo.
Exclusive Bonus Material & Deep Dive Theory
Beyond the live lecture, this digital download provides unparalleled value with over 60 pages of comprehensive lecture notes. These aren't just an outline; they're complete with detailed scripts, the necessary artwork to perform several of these striking effects, and critically, 'several bonus effects.' These include Josh's acclaimed chair test and a massive prediction utilizing a Twister game board – some of his favorite closers honed over years of performance. The notes also delve into additional theory and ideas that extend far beyond the information covered in the recorded lecture, offering a deeper understanding of Josh's creative process and performance philosophy. This wealth of material ensures you have everything you need to not only learn the tricks but truly understand the artistry behind them.
Meet Your Instructor: Josh Burch
Josh Burch isn't just a creator; he's a performer whose magic has amassed over a billion views online and graced television screens worldwide. He's known for creating magic for some of the world's biggest names in the industry. As the house magician at North America's most exclusive ski resort, Josh regularly entertains celebrities and VIPs, a testament to the quality and impact of his material. This lecture is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a seasoned professional who knows how to craft magic that truly resonates with diverse audiences and delivers consistent, unforgettable entertainment.
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"Josh Burch thinks up tricks that REALLY WORK. He's one of my favorite creators." -Rick Lax
"Josh Burch thinks deeply about his magic. He's focused on creating visual and highly interactive material that is easy to perform yet can fill a stage with family-friendly fun. Watch as he takes standard ideas and puts a personal creative spin on them to make each a unique original." -Paul Draper
"With so much close-up and card magic on the market today, it is extremely refreshing to see strong and original stand-up material performed with such interesting props. Water Gun Roulette, for example, is both entertaining and clever. It takes all of the danger out of a classic roulette but multiplies the fun and suspense for a family audience. I am also a huge fan of Bills Across. Cards Across has long been a staple for many magicians but almost every routine I've seen lacks meaning. There is just no reason to make a packet of playing cards travel from one spectator's hands to another. Josh has done an excellent job giving this classic plot meaning and purpose. I can't wait to add Bills Across to my repertoire." -Theron Christensen
What will he teach?
In this lecture, Josh teaches his entire family show with original magic that is perfect for kids, teenagers, families, and adults. There are no card tricks in this show. Instead, you'll learn innovative magic with poker chips, emojis, money, snake cans, and real water guns!
Fancy Ketchup - A bottle of ketchup transforms into a can of potato chips with a spring snake surprise!
Reactions - An interactive trick using five emojis and tons of audience interaction. This trick ALWAYS ends with a surprise!
Modern Water to Wine - Josh takes this legendary premise, makes it practical for the real world, and shares his tasty twist ending you'll love.
Transfer - This is the cleanest bills across you'll ever see, and Josh's routine makes it a real workhorse. This is perfect for stage, close-up, or walk-around.
Water Gun Roulette - This is family-friendly Russian roulette that uses real water and real water guns. Can your audience avoid getting wet?
PK Chip - A poker chip moves earily at the fingertips. The Magician then causes it to melt in a spectator's hand.
Off the Grid - Create a magic square with a freely selected number. Then prove that you predicted that number by revealing a secret message or photo!
Lecture Notes - In addition to the lecture, you will also receive over 60 pages of lecture notes complete with scripts, the artwork needed to perform some of these effects, and several bonus effects including Josh's chair test, and a huge prediction using a Twister game board. These are some of Josh's favorite closers he has used over the years. You will also receive additional theory and ideas that go far beyond the information included in the recorded lecture.
Who is he?
Josh is known for creating magic for television and some of the world's biggest magicians. His magic has amassed over a billion views online. Josh is also the house magician at the most expensive ski resort in North America where he regularly entertains celebrities and VIPs.
