Magic Video - Paul Pickford - Magic Circle Lecture (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
An Award-Winning Magician's Journey
Paul Pickford's meteoric rise in the magic world is nothing short of remarkable. In May 2018, The Magic Circle, a prestigious organization, made the rare decision to award Paul associate membership of the Inner Magic Circle directly after his audition. Just months later, he secured first place in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year, an extraordinary feat accomplished within his inaugural year as a member—an achievement potentially unique in the Circle's history. This digital download offers you an unprecedented opportunity to learn directly from a true master, whose innovative approach and profound understanding of magic have earned him swift and significant recognition.
The 'WHAT IF' Philosophy: Rethinking Magic
Central to Paul's lecture is the profound question, 'What if he could travel back in time to the start of his magical journey? What insights would he impart to his younger self?' This isn't just a nostalgic look back; it's a revolutionary framework for approaching magic. Paul guides you beyond merely learning 'what to think,' encouraging you to develop 'how to think.' He demonstrates how to justify every move, every gesture, transforming simple tricks into astonishing experiences. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind magic, applicable to every routine you perform.
Unlocking Psychological Secrets and Misdirection
Paul delves deep into the psychology, misdirection, and attitude that are meticulously woven into all his routines. This isn't theoretical jargon; it's practical, actionable advice that can be immediately applied to all forms of magic, from close-up to stage. Learn how to control attention, create genuine wonder, and present yourself with the confidence and presence of a true artist. These are the subtle, yet powerful, techniques that elevate a good magician to an exceptional one, consistently fooling both seasoned conjurers and everyday audiences.
Mastering the Game-Changing 'VS Move'
One of the highlights of this lecture is Paul's detailed explanation of his groundbreaking 'VS move.' This innovative technique has single-handedly opened up almost unlimited possibilities for his card magic. Prepare to be astounded as Paul demonstrates how this move fools even professional magicians—even when they know exactly what to look for. This is a rare chance to add a powerful, deceptive, and versatile tool to your card magic arsenal, guaranteed to elevate your performance and leave audiences bewildered.
Original Specs
In May 2018 The Magic Circle took the rare step of awarding Paul, associate of the inner magic circle, straight from his audition. A few months later, Paul then came first in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year competition, all in his first year as member which is an extremely rare achievement and may even be unique.
In his WHAT IF lecture, Paul asks the question, “What if he could travel back in time to the start of his magical journey?”, “What would he tell himself”. Paul will try to answer this question demonstrating how he justifies his every move whilst performing some of his favourite effects, that fool magicians and lay people alike. Then he will talk about the psychology, misdirection and attitude that he has woven into all of his routines, techniques that can be applied to all forms of magic. Paul will also explain his VS move, that has opened up almost unlimited possibilities for his card magic and fools magicians even when they know the move.
WHAT IF instead of learning WHAT to think, it’s better to learn HOW to think.
