Prepare to be amazed! Rick Merrill, FISM World Champion, unveils his award-winning magic & comedy secrets in this Penguin Live Lecture. Learn close-up & stand-up routines!
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Rick Merrill Penguin Live Online Lecture
Experience the magic and comedy of Rick Merrill, the FISM Award-Winning magician, in this exclusive online lecture. Dive into the mind of a world-class performer and learn the secrets behind his most iconic routines.
This lecture is more than just a learning experience; it’s a full-fledged show filled with laughter, awe, and invaluable insights into the art of magic. Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Rick’s Stand-Up Opener – A multi-faceted card routine packed with original comedy and surprising revelations. Discover the method that has opened Rick’s stand-up shows for over a decade.
- Rick’s Close-Up Opener – Gain insights into Rick’s restaurant-tested close-up magic, including his signature lines, gags, and the psychology behind his patter.
- Three Change – A visually stunning coin routine where coins change without ever leaving your sight.
- Royal Cut Flush – An impressive card routine that showcases skill without endless practice. The method is as astonishing as the effect!
- Coin and Marker – Learn the foundation of Rick’s Grand Prix FISM act, using just a Sharpie and a Morgan silver dollar to create mind-blowing magic.
- Sleeving – Master this essential and secret technique for seamless vanishes and productions.
- Empty Hand Vanish – Learn to vanish items like a pen or pencil with your sleeves rolled up, leaving your audience in disbelief.
- Sharpie to Pencil – Witness one of the most visual transformations in magic, where a Sharpie morphs into a pencil and back again.
Rick will also share stories from his journey to FISM, his travels around the globe, and his experiences in magic competitions. This lecture is packed with practical advice on creating original magic and is guaranteed to leave you inspired and entertained.
About Rick Merrill
Rick Merrill is a World Champion Close-Up Magician, crowned in 2006 at the World Championships of Magic in Stockholm, Sweden. He is one of only four Americans to achieve this honor in the event’s 60-year history. Rick is also a celebrated comedian, having won the Comedy Award at FISM, and has performed in over a dozen countries, including appearances at the Magic Castle in Hollywood and on television.
Since his historic win, Rick has become a global ambassador for magic, blending his unique style of humor with astonishing sleight of hand. His performances are a testament to years of dedication and innovation in the art of magic.
Rick Merrill Penguin Live Online Lecture
FISM Award-Winning Magic and Comedy.
Rick’s lecture is filled with his most prized routines and the lecture is a show in itself. At the lecture you’ll learn:
Rick’s Stand-Up Opener – A multiple selection card routine filled with unique and entertaining revelations, original comedy, and great thinking. This is the routine Rick has used to open his stand-up show for more than 10 years. It’s filled with laughs and magical moments… and just wait until you see the method!
Rick’s Close-Up Opener – After cutting his teeth in restaurants for more than 7 years, Rick tips his opening close-up routine along with all his lines and gags. He also explains the psychology behind his patter and why it works for him.
Three Change – A three coin routine where the coins change but do not fly. Visual coin magic.
Royal Cut Flush – An amazing display of card skill without the hours of practice. The method is almost as amazing as the effect!
Coin and Marker – The basis for Rick’s Grand Prix FISM act involves a sharpie marker and a Morgan silver dollar. With these two items, Rick will show you how you can perform mind-blowing magic that’s both visual and entertaining!
Sleeving – Rick shares his work on this useful and secret technique.
Empty Hand Vanish – Learn how to vanish a pen, pencil, or marker – with your sleeves rolled up! Pure sneakiness!
Sharpie to Pencil – One of the most visual pieces of magic in existence! A sharpie morphs into a pencil and then back into a sharpie right in front of your eyes!
Plus Rick will share stories from FISM, his travels abroad, magic competition, and useful thoughts on creating original magic! You’re guaranteed to laugh and have a great time!
Most people know Rick Merrill won the FISM Grand Prix in 2006 in Stockholm, Sweden. What many do not know is, in addition to his Grand Prix win, Rick also won the rarely-awarded Comedy Award at FISM. Since FISM, Rick has traveled the world with his unique brand of comedy and magic. He’s performed on TV and in more than a dozen countries.
A magician and comedian, Rick Merrill, holds the title of World Champion Close-Up Magic. Crowned in 2006 at the World Championships of Magic in Stockholm, Sweden he has since become a featured performer at the world famous Magic Castle in Hollywood and performed in person and on television in more than a dozen different countries. Most recently, he filmed his first US television appearance on a special for FOX-TV.
It was 2003 when Rick first began to develop the magic act that would eventually take him around the world. By 2004, Rick had won the top prize at national conventions of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and the Society of American Magicians, the two largest and oldest magic organizations in North America. In addition to 1st Place, Rick brought home awards in Originality and Comedy. The biggest compliment, however, may have been the “People’s Choice” distinction awarded to him at both conventions.
After this national success, Rick prepared to walk onto the international stage. In 2006, Rick represented the United States at the World Championships of Magic in Stockholm, Sweden. This event occurs every three years to select the best-of-the-best in the world of magic. When the dust settled, Rick was crowned World Champion in Close-Up Magic and became only the 4th American to win this award in the 60 year history of the event.
