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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Creating a big magic vanishing box. | 1/16/2012 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Hey! I have a talent show coming up really soon. And i been practicing magic tricks with cards and I ... A: Firstly, I disagree that card effects are not big enough for large audiences! It DOES depend though ... | ||
| terminology | 1/11/2012 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: Is there a term (other than "making something disappear") when, during a display of magic, the ... A: The term used would be VANISH. According to "The Trick Brain" by Dariel Fitzkee, the basic effects ... | ||
| Escape Artist | 10/24/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I once came across a bald-headed, middle-aged guy(looking like a circus strongman re physique and ... A: You mean the great Hans Moretti! Google his name and you'll find lots on Wiki, You Tube and other ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/8/2011 | Mark S. Farrar AIMC |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: Sterling, 13 Steps To Mentalism was my first "real" book on the subject, although it is a bit heavy ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: Any reputable magic shop will be able to sell you DVD's of various tricks - but I would not wish to ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Hope you've been doing well. I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn ... A: The site you quote is selling the effect you mention ..... (well, a version of it!) ... so simply ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 | Edd Fairman |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: So you are asking me to give you the method for free? That in magic is what we call exposure and I ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 | Mark S. Farrar AIMC |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: Sterling, Thanks for your question. I'm sorry but I'm not a believer in revealing other people's ... | ||
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 | Nick |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: Well I've searched, but have not been able to find a place where you can get this secret for free. ... | ||
| Half disappearing? | 9/28/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I really want to recreate this video onstage with the mirror/disappearing effect, but I have no idea ... A: Are you learning the entire dance and want to recreate it live, or doing something else? Are you a ... | ||
| product called "Miracle Marker" | 8/26/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Mr. Gorden, I am an amateur magician trying to create a "Torn and Restored Card" effect but with a ... A: Always good to hear from magicians, whether pro or amateur. As you probably know .... there are ... | ||
| disappearing act | 8/5/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I am doing a dance performance with a circus theme for high school student. I would like to end the ... A: Of COURSE I Know many many ways to achieve this! So I can ask more relevant questions and learn ... | ||
| Make cast members disappear | 8/2/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Hope All Is Well! We put on a huge production at our church every year. Involving pyro, flying ... A: Sounds like you are well experienced in magic production .... and using flash and audience blinders ... | ||
| Magic Box | 7/12/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: her talent is magic, We would like to make some kinda box that her lil sister ( her assistant) can ... A: I hold workshops for people of all ages and some are for the 6 - 8 year group. Children of that age ... | ||
| Dissapearing act | 6/24/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: My band director wants to make a girl in our halftime marching band show disappear. Is there any way ... A: OK..... seems a good theme and several methods come to mind. However ... as far as I can see ... ... | ||
| Dissapearing act | 6/20/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: My band director wants to make a girl in our halftime marching band show disappear. Is there any way ... A: As you may know .... I have advised on several versions of this illusion right here on allexperts ... | ||
| Ref: question | 5/15/2011 | Edd Fairman |
| Q: Good day Is there anything such as magic. I believe that all magic has a rational explantation ... A: Is there anything such as magic. No. I believe that all magic has a rational explantation behind ... | ||
| How can I make an object simply appear? | 5/12/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: We just returned from a trip to Las Vegas, and when watching magic shows, we were most impressed by ... A: It's wonderful that you have seen and liked the Vegas shos and are now inspired to try some magic ... | ||
| michael ammar "prop" | 4/28/2011 | Edd Fairman |
| Q: I was given this piece as a child from Mr. Ammar ( Him and my father were friends ). Im assuming it ... A: Lindsey, That prop is called a mis-made bill. They currently retail for about $10. I don't ... | ||
| quick change glove magic trick | 3/31/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Was hoping you ould please help myself and my daughter out? My daughter is into compition dance and ... A: Please send me a link to the video you mention so I can see exactly what you want. I doubt if it IS ... | ||
| Magician accidentally killed his wife | 3/25/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I have watched a video, about a 37 year-old, long haired magician who accidentally beheaded his wife ... A: I've never seen that video nor heard of any real wife beheading! Send me a link to the video (if ... | ||
| illusion | 3/5/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I am trying to start a small business going to various elementary and middle schools and putting of ... A: Sounds like a great idea ..... ! What you are ater is simply a 'person production' illusion and ... | ||
| begginer magic | 3/2/2011 | Mark S. Farrar AIMC |
| Q: I am 13 years old and I was wondering if you know any magic trick that I can begin with. I am just ... A: Harrison, Thanks for your question, and welcome to the world of magic. One of the best ways to ... | ||
| Disappearing box | 2/21/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: A highschool group of kids are trying to make a object (like a stuffed animal) disappear, then ... A: Firstly, thanks for asking the AllExperts your question. There are several ways to achieve what you ... | ||
| Quick Change question | 2/17/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I need to make a quick change dress for Cinderella that will do this: ... A: Just looking at the videos you can see exactly how these are done. It's the same methods quick ... | ||
| disappearing act | 1/21/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: My 10 year old son is very interested in magic and has been doing small slight of hand and coin and ... A: It's great that your son likes magic and wants to perform a larger illusion for his school. The ... | ||
| mind reading trick | 1/21/2011 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: A friend of mine whose a magician told me to think of an African animal, so I thought of a tiger. ... A: Rather well by the sound of it - I'm afraid the purpose of this forum isn't to give away secrets, ... | ||
| street escape | 1/9/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: In awww with something different if you could give me ideas and online places to go that would be ... A: What kind of Street Performing are you creating? Is this a busking act or a promotion act or what? ... | ||
| what to do | 1/8/2011 | Nick |
| Q: Hi I am just starting out I want to perform on the street can you give me ideas on what to perform ... A: Well I happen to prefer escapes myself. I never really did any street performing, but I think ... | ||
| Stage Hypnosis | 1/7/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Gordon, Thank you in advance for helping me and my students.We have all seen stage hypnosis when a ... A: ..... Thanks for the reply. Did I offer you a book and newsletter? Where and when? No ... | ||
| Stage Hypnosis | 1/7/2011 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Gordon, Thank you in advance for helping me and my students.We have all seen stage hypnosis when a ... A: I can only give you an answer based on my own knowledge and experiences. I will, however, support ... | ||
| Quick change magic act | 11/13/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: PLEASE can you tell me how they go from wearing a tight, short garment to wearing a big bulky outfit ... A: Yes I can! The art of Quick Change is very old but regained popularity in recent years. Now there ... | ||
| Harry Houdini | 11/2/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: What is your personal opinion on Harry Houdini? Do you believe Harry Houdini to be the greatest ... A: My answers will be given bearing in mind they will be open to be viewed by everyone: >> Do you ... | ||
| another student in a box disappearing act | 10/23/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I am directing a show for our elementary school and would like to do a section where we put a child ... A: I have a method (ideal for the effect you want) that has helped many many people on here to make and ... | ||
| Magic tea tettle | 10/19/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: How do you do the magic tea kettle trick where many types of drink comes out of a container without ... A: The Magic Kettle is a very very old effect and a closely guarded secret. It IS sold ...in fact I ... | ||
| magic | 10/14/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I am 12 years old and i want to start doing magic. Do you know any magic tricks that i should start ... A: I coach groups of 11 - 15 year olds all the time (as well as adults and professional magicians. I ... | ||
| Vanishes | 10/14/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: I would like to know if you could talk to me in private on vanishing people. I am working on getting ... A: I CAN talk to in private about the vanishes...but you sent this in PUBLIC mode! I can ALSO help you ... | ||
| School disappearing act magic trick | 10/1/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: How does a student magician make another student disappear at a school Vaudeville production? The ... A: I am attaching with this a document I drew up for another question about a year ago...but the method ... | ||
| vanishing act | 9/30/2010 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
| Q: Our elementary school children are putting on a Vaudeville act for our "Fall Follies" this year. We ... A: I can certainly help you find suitable method for the vanish but DO need to ask some more questions ... | ||
| magic tea Kettle | 9/29/2010 | Aidan Heritage |
| Q: How do you do the magic tea kettle trick where many types of drink comes out of a container without ... A: the trick is "any drink called for" - see ... | ||
Magic and Illusion
John Gordon - Master Magician
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Expertise
I am a professional performer, and attained status of Gold Star Member of The Inner Magic Circle and, over and above this highest degree, I am only one of 5 perfromers alive who has been awarded their coveted 'Silver Wand'. I perform at the highest level as well as train and coach both beginners and experts in learning a few tricks to creating a brand new award winning act. I ran The Summer School at The Magic Circle for many years as well as booked performers for the monthly public shows. I run a company called `MagicWorks` which provides magic for adult private and corporate events, television, film and theatre productions. I also hold training workshops and seminars, teleconferences and online training on using magic in business, performing at Trade Shows, Magic for Presenters etc and provide after dinner or conference talks and speeches all on the subject of business and personnel development. This includes creativity, presentation, online and offline marketing etc.
Experience
Whilst I have been a performer for many years I now spend an increasing amount of time as a personal and business coach, using magic as a metaphor in my teaching and training sessions. I have several Internet Businesses that include Coaching and Mentoring entertainers in the whole business of self Branding, Promotion, Marketing and filling their diaries with bookings.
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