Prepare to be amazed! Paul Pickford, Magic Circle’s rising star, unveils secrets to captivating close-up magic. Learn his award-winning techniques & fool even fellow magicians! #MagicCircle #PaulPickford
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Paul Pickford – Magic Circle Lecture
In May 2018, The Magic Circle made a rare decision by awarding Paul Pickford, an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, directly after his audition. Just a few months later, Paul achieved another remarkable feat by winning first place in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year. This extraordinary accomplishment, achieved in his very first year as a member, is a testament to his exceptional talent and may even be unparalleled in the history of the Magic Circle.
In his captivating WHAT IF lecture, Paul poses a thought-provoking question: “What if I could travel back in time to the beginning of my magical journey? What would I tell myself?” Through this lecture, Paul not only explores this intriguing question but also demonstrates how he meticulously justifies every move in his performances. He showcases some of his favorite effects that have baffled both magicians and lay audiences alike.
Paul delves into the psychology, misdirection, and attitude that he has seamlessly integrated into all of his routines. These techniques are not just limited to his performances but can be applied to all forms of magic, offering invaluable insights for both novice and experienced magicians. Additionally, Paul will explain his innovative VS move, a groundbreaking technique that has unlocked nearly limitless possibilities in his card magic. This move continues to astonish even seasoned magicians who are already familiar with it.
WHAT IF instead of learning what to think, it’s better to learn how to think? Join Paul Pickford in this enlightening lecture and discover the secrets behind his magical mastery.
- Rare achievement: Awarded Associate of the Inner Magic Circle directly after audition
- First place in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year
- Insights into psychology, misdirection, and attitude in magic
- Introduction to the revolutionary VS move in card magic
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.
