The presential workshop is finished but it is possible to get access to content of the sessions (recorded classes, slideshow, references…)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
RECORDED SESSIONS
Each session runs for approximately 150 minutes including a 10-minute break. Q&A Closure session will be 60 – 90 minutes aprox. In the resources page there are also available slides on PDF and other references to review and firther study of the concepts and contents covered on ecah session.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SESSION I: THE CRAFT OF SPLITTING REALITY
- The characteristics of magic as an artistic discipline and implications
- Construction: choosing and structuring the secret method
- General scheme and concepts: External Life / Internal Life
- General principles of construction
- The brain and false assumptions
- False points of departure and illusions
- Methodological analysis of an effect from the false assumption
- Problem: Solving the method for an effect
- Problem: Finding the effects of a method
In depth study routine: Attention test
Required materials: Standard decks (2), coins (4), a pen / marker with a cap, Double face card (1), Double back card (1)
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SESSION II: THE CRAFT OF HIDING IN BROAD LIGHT
- The method: concept and classifications
- Memory: mechanisms, coding, storing and retrieving. False Memories.
- Information management
- Coverage: Concept and types of mechanisms
- Further development of the principle of clarity
- Exercise: Develop a solution for a new structure for the Chicago opener.
In depth study routine: CTC
Analysis of previous class problems: Coincidences routine
Required materials: Standard decks (1) and an odd backed card
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SESSION III: THE CRAFT OF FADING THE CAUSE OF EFFECT
- Structuring the method in time
- Causality: 3 strategies to attack it
- Method exploitation and reserve of power
- Distribution of difficulties
- Formal unity
- Representing the method in time
Exercise: Chicago Opener solutions
In depth study routine: Streamlined Cups&Balls
Material required: standard deck, cups (2), small balls (3) and big loads (2), and coins (4)
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SESSION IV: THE CRAFT OF GOING UNNOTICED
- Analyzing the method at the level of actions
- Concatenated movements
- Tension and relaxation
- Method that builds itself
- Technique and gimmicks
- Gimmicks focused on the effect VS the method
- Resources that favor construction
- Susceptibility of slow execution
- Freer principles – unique methods
- Multipurpose moves
In depth study routines: Coins & Cord, Intuition Poker, Twisting Transpo
Material: Deck, Double
Backer, Double Facer, Chinese coins (4) & Cord
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Q&A CLOSURE SESSION:
- Overview of the workshop and the main concepts
- Analysis of the previous session proposed homework .
- Q&A
REVIEWS:
Ivor113 (verified owner) –
This is probably one of the best value for money offers in the magic industry. Pipo is an excellent teacher, host, and I learned a lot that is changing how I think about magic.
I encourage you to sign up for this workshop. You will be a better magician for your participation.
shafeen (verified owner) –
I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of magic and learn how to build beautifully constructed routines that will let your spectators experience real magic. Pipo has a wonderfully considered approach to his magic with strong foundations from the great masters such as Gabi, Ascanio and Tamariz. It’s clear from watching his routines how clever the construction is and Pipo does not hold back in sharing all his knowledge and strategies in this course. What’s more is that there are exercises after each session to help put the learning into practice. All of this at an extremely reasonable price – you won’t regret signing up for this!