
Magic Video - Kim Andersen - Penguin LIVE (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive into the mind of Kim Andersen, a Danish magical savant praised by industry titans like Andy Nyman, Craig Petty, and Lloyd Barnes for his inventive, effortless, and deeply engaging performances. This Penguin LIVE digital download isn't just a collection of tricks; it's an immersive experience into the artistry and practical wisdom of a magician who has truly 'walked among us' in diverse performing environments, from royal galas to gritty open mic nights. Learn the secrets behind the material that sells out fast and makes audiences talk long after you've left the room.
What You'll Discover
Prepare to expand your magical repertoire with a diverse range of effects, each imbued with Kim's signature blend of visual impact and practical execution. Witness and learn the hyper-visual pen re-capping of 'The Nose Job,' where a Sharpie cap is snorted and spat back onto the pen. Explore the bizarre and captivating 'It's in The Bone!', where a safety pin seemingly melts through your finger, only to be pulled through, leaving no trace of harm. Master 'Money for Nothing,' a stunning three-coin production and vanish routine, or the humorous 'Cardnoisseur,' adapting wine tasting for card magic. You'll also learn 'Paper Bags and Wormholes,' Kim's go-to drink production opener, and 'Travel Schmavel,' a super clean 'Travellers' plot where signed cards reappear in impossible locations.
But the true gem might be 'Buns of Steel,' where Kim teaches you to construct an ingenious, cheap, and tiny gimmick central to much of his professional close-up work. From the squeaky clean 'Torn'clipped'n'restored' signed card routine to a voice-controlled deck for an improvised poker royal flush in 'I Scream, You Scream,' this lecture is packed with material designed to make you a better, more engaging performer.
Meet Your Instructor: Kim Andersen
With over 25 years of relentless performing experience, Kim Andersen is more than just a magician; he's a storyteller who understands the heart of connecting with an audience. From selling out his magic in hours at conventions to headlining a ten-episode TV series in Denmark, Kim's journey is as rich as his material. He's previously released best-selling projects like 'Shrapnel' and 'Silver Edge' with Ellusionist and Murphy's Magic, showcasing his innovative spirit. Kim is a staunch believer that magic should be 'soaked in the performer's personality,' a philosophy he expertly imparts, ensuring you not only learn the mechanics but also the artistry of making magic truly your own. This is your chance to learn from a generational rarity, directly from the source.
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"I love watching Kim do magic. He is one of the most inventive and skilled magicians out there. A must watch" -Andy Nyman
"Kim Andersen is an absolutely incredible magician. He has a very rare skill where he can perform very difficult sleight of hand and make it look effortless. More importantly he is engaging and very funny.
I cannot wait to watch his Penguin Live I know I will be learning a stack of hard hitting incredible material". -Craig Petty
"Kim has a rare blend of extraordinary talent, unparalleled creativity with a deep understanding for the true art of magic. All of this comes together in synergy to make Kim one of the most brilliant magicians that walks among us today. Kim Andersen is a generational rarity." -Lloyd Barnes
"I am such a huge fan of Kim Andersen and watching him destroy a crowd! His ability as a performer and creator of magic is astounding!
If you get the chance to attend a Kim Andersen lecture.. Don’t miss out, you’ll 100% leave as a better magician." -Nicholas Lawrence
"Kim’s magic checks all the boxes! Visual, practical, real world friendly and incredibly fooling. I don’t think there is a single Andersen project that is not in my working professional sets." -Adam Wilbur
"You know how magic dealers come to magic conventions, try to sell as much as they can in the few days, and then go home with boxes full of unsold stuff? Kim Andersen has a different approach. He comes with a full suitcase for a day, sells out in a few hours and spends the rest of the day collecting pre-orders for the next batch. That's how strong and practical his magic is" -Ondrej Psenicka
What will he teach?
Money for Nothing- Kim produces three Morgan Dollars one by one, only to make them vanish into thin air. Upon reflection on his haphazard approach to personal finances, he locates his problem (an inter-dimensional hole in his pocket) and tries to fix it before the space time continuum alters reality and destroys us all.
Cardnoisseur- Kim takes the age old hoax of wine tasting and adapts it for the modern day card worker. You too, can now learn how to distinguish the different nodes of freshly pressed playing cards by scent alone. But beware! It's pollen season and you might trigger an allergic reaction...
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream at Voice-controlled Playing Cards- This voice controlled deck does all the work (not really) in locating a chosen card and it's pals from a shuffled deck. When the dust settles, an improvised game of poker gives you the perfect opportunity to produce a royal straight flush. Apparently this is a good thing (Kim doesn't play poker so he wouldn't know).
The Nose Job- This is Kim's hyper visual re-capping of a pen. Snort a sharpie cap and spit it back on to the pen. Fits perfectly in your already awesome pen and cap routine. Impromptu and fun for all ages.
It's in The Bone!- After linking a finger ring on to a safety pin, the pin accidentally melts halfway through the performers finger! Panic ensues, but the ambulance is called off as the modern day warlock pulls the needle through his finger and hands out the safety pin and ring for yet another awkward examination phase. No fingers are harmed during performance.
Torn'clipped'n'restored- A squeaky clean torn and restored signed playing card with a fun and cheap method that does most of the dirty work.
Paper Bags and Wormholes- This is Kim's practical drink production from a folded up paper bag. Kim opens all of his stand up shows with this effect and the best part is, that you probably already have everything you need in a drawer in your kitchen.
Travel Schmavel- Kim takes the "Travellers" plot and makes it something they (whoever "they" are) will talk about long after you're gone (from the party). Three signed cards vanish from the deck and reappear in your cap, your back pocket and in your shoe. This is as clean as it gets.
Buns of Steel- Kim will teach you how to build the greatest gimmick you never knew you needed. Most of Kim’s professional close up material is centered around this tiny, cheap and wonderful gimmick.
Who is he?
Kim Andersen, who recently released the best selling effect "Shrapnel", is a working magician with over 25 years of performing experience. He's done walk-around gigs in nightclubs at 4 o'clock in the morning. Tested material night after night on beer-soaked open mic stages. Performed at private parties for the Danish royal family as well as for death row inmates, with machine gun wielding guards as his assistants. He's even done kids shows for crying out loud! Kim knows how to work a crowd and most importantly, have fun with the people he interacts with.
He's released projects with Ellusionist and Murphy's Magic, including "Silver Edge" and "Shrapnel" and he recently had his own ten episode tv series in Denmark.
Kim loves strong and engaging magic, and he is a firm believer that the magic you perform should be soaked in the performers personality.
When he isn't traveling the country performing at corporate and private events, he spends time with his wife and three kids, playing a game of; "Who Ripped a Page Out of Williamson's Wonders" (also known as; "The Rascal Monte")
Where can you see the greatest creators and performers share their professional magic act in front of a live audience and then teach you to do it? Only Penguin LIVE!
The world's best magicians spend years developing the perfect act. Magic fans almost never get a chance to learn the real secrets behind what makes the top pros act so amazing. Until now. Penguin Live Acts gives you exclusive access to the biggest names in the industry, as they share how to perform their powerful A-material.
First you'll get to watch the show, performed for a real audience, from start to finish. Then you'll go behind the scenes to learn about the routines, and the real secrets about building an act that can take decades to learn.
Many of the ideas shared have been held back for years, and you can only learn it at Penguin LIVE!









