Experience Masterful Card Magic with Bernardo Sedlacek

Step into the world of Bernardo Sedlacek, widely recognized as one of Brazil's most innovative and respected magicians. In this exclusive Penguin LIVE lecture, you're invited to explore the intricate layers of his card magic, combining astonishing effects with a profound understanding of magical deception. Bernardo doesn't just teach tricks; he shares the 'why' and 'how' behind truly impactful magic, honed over years of performing and lecturing across four continents.

Unveiling Deceptive Effects & Techniques

Prepare to add several powerful routines to your repertoire. You'll master 'The Tantalizer', a deeply baffling revelation where a selected card emerges after a seemingly random dealing process. Discover 'Reversed', a mind-bending divination performed entirely under the table. Experience 'Improvisation', a truly spontaneous piece, and marvel at an 'ACAAN with 2 Decks', where a chosen card appears at a named number in a deck that's been inside its box from the start. Bernardo breaks down each effect, ensuring you grasp not just the method, but the subtle psychological nuances that make them so potent.

The Philosophy Behind the Magic

Beyond the mechanics, this lecture is a masterclass in the art and philosophy of magic. Bernardo delves into the psychological principles that underpin genuine deception, revealing how to fool even the most astute minds in magic. He shares bold, yet elegant techniques that have been his secret weapons for years, allowing you to create miracles with just a deck of cards. You'll learn to approach magic with a fresh perspective, understanding the deep connections between your performance and your audience's experience.

Elevate Your Artistic Journey

Bernardo caps off this incredible session with a thought-provoking discussion on art and self-discovery within magic. He guides you through an examination of your own work, encouraging introspection and growth that will undoubtedly leave you a more skilled and thoughtful performer. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this Penguin LIVE experience offers unparalleled insights from a magician who has consulted, taught, and inspired globally, and whose unique creations have remained 'underground' until now. Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn from a true master.

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What will he teach?

The Tantalizer- A card is selected and returned to the middle. The deck is then dealt in two piles. One of the piles is dealt again and again until there's one card left. It is revealed to be the selection the selection.

Reversed- The deck is shuffled under the table and one card is selected and reversed in the deck. The deck is put back inside the box. All under the table. The magician is able to divinate which card was reversed.

Improvisation- Truly improvised.

ACAAN with 2 Decks- A Card and a number are named. The card appear in that position in a deck that was always inside the box.

In Addition to these incredible effects, Bernardo takes you through the psychology and philosophy that makes his magic so deceptive for magicians and laypeople alike. You will learn the real work that Bernardo has used to fool some of the top minds in magic and produce miracles using some of the boldest techniques available to card magicians today. The entire lecture is capped off with a serious discussion of art and self-discovery, with Bernardo leading you through an examination of your own work that will leave you a better magician no matter where you are in your journey.

Who is he?

Bernardo is considered one of the best magicians in Brazil and has performed and lecture in over 20 countries in 4 continents, also he has been in the most prestigious invitation-only conventions in the world, such as FFFF, Buffalo 52, Numisminds, Jornadas Magicas, Jornadas Cartomagicas de el Escorial (organized by the legend Juan Tamariz), and has also been a guest (and sometimes jury) on conventions like FISM LA, FISM WCM, SAM, The Session, Magifest and many others.
Even performing everywhere, the creator of the best selling "Good Intuition" somehow stayed underground for most magicians, secretly creating hundreds of non-published effects which lead him to consult, give classes and lectures worldwide.
If you heard or were lucky enough to have seen Bernardo performing, you know what we're talking about!

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!

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