Jon Armstrong is more than just a "card guy". He earned "Close-up Magician of the Year" at the Magic Castle (in addition to being one of the Magic Castle's most in demand performers). Last year his photo graced the cover of Genii magazine, and he has an upcoming three volume DVD set featuring his material. Until this release the items sold here are the only place to learn some of Jon’s highly regarded thoughts on card magic.

Jon's success results in part from his unique synthesis of performance, effect and character that can make "tricks" become magic.

In these products Jon shares his guarded techniques for making magic memorable. Jon will explore topics such as how to learn magic, how to excel in your personal performances and how to create a memorable character which enhances your audience's total experience. Every point will be illustrated with examples from Jon personal performing repertoire.

Not only that, but for the finger flingers, Jon will share many of his original card ideas developed in thousands of performances for audiences around the world. These ideas are useable whether you are a full time pro or just do a few tricks for family and friends. Everyone will walk away with a new tool they can use to be a better magician.

The lecture notes and DVD sold here contain some of the following effects…

♣ What if Taking the standard “take a card” plot out of its normal setting and giving it meaning.

© I Scream Getting the most out of a business card both in effect and in return on clients.

ª The Biddle Trick To show how to take something, in this case a card trick, and make it bigger and better using new moves and thinking about the standard ones differently.

¨ False False Deals Your sleight of hand free answer to the question “Can you cheat at cards?” that will make them ask you to go with them on their next trip to Vegas.

♣ The Blank Monte Turning around the classic con by taking the sting out of the “magician is always right” scenario and giving it a truly magical climax that makes sense.

© Out of this Blah Blah Blah Making “Out of This World” more commercial and entertaining by adding surprise and taking away all sleight of hand.