Taylor's Magic Shop

Even a partial list of our past visitors looks like a "Who's Who" of magic and includes Paul Daniels, The Flicking Fingers, Daryl, Michael Ammar, Jay Sankey, Danny Archer, Gregory Wilson, David Williamson, Lee Asher, Alain Nu, John Carney, Chad Long, Boris Wild, Marc Oberon, Richard Pinner, Alan Shaxon, Richard Sanders, Charles Gauci, Ian Rowland, Lee Earle, Henry Evans, Chuck Hickok, Jon Allen, Bob Read, Marc De Souza, David Stone, Juan Mayoral, Docc Hilford, David Ginn, Shoot Ogawa, Nick Lewin, Paul Cummings, Oz Pearlman, Guy Bavli, Richard Webster, Tricki Niki and more. We have a planned schedule for 2010 so.....

Jon Armstrong has performed for some of the most prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide. Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World. He was only 20.

After spending 5 years doing his show at Disney World, Vegas called and Jon answered, becoming a recurring headliner at Caesar's Magical Empire. It was between these runs in Vegas that Jon started doing his tours all over the world as both a performer and lecturer, teaching others how to add humor and entertainment to their magic. Also he worked on many films and television shows such as “The Mentalist” and “Spiderman 3” as a magic consultant and designer.

He now lives in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His TV appearances as a talk show guest, featured performer or actor, include shows like "Magic Castle After Dark" on A&E, USA's "Ready For The Weekend", Fox's "Masters of Illusion." and ABC's "Bachelorette" He has been featured in trade publications like MAGIC, The Linking Ring, MUM and other magic journals worldwide. Stories have been done on him in The New York Times, LA Magazine and Harpers just to name a few.

This will not be just another trick lecture or a dealer show. Jon will not only teach you some great, original card magic, he will teach you some sleights and techniques that you may have thought were out of your reach. One of the things that makes Jon such an in demand performer, is the way he has developed and integrated his character into his magic. It's this synthesis of performance; effect and character that can make 'tricks' become magic. In addition to learning his original card ideas, he will also cover topics such as learning, performance and character. These ideas are useable whether you are a full time pro or just do a few tricks for family and friends.

The Blank Monte (A three card monte routine that takes the sting out of magician is always right scenario and giving it a truly magical climax by personalizing it),

What If (giving meaning to the standard take a card trick)

I Scream (a business card routine big in effect and in return on clients and using the Frixion pen)

Out Of This Blah Blah Blah (a more commercial and entertaining Out Of This World with no sleight of hand)

The Biddle Trick (taking a card trick and making it better using new moves and thinking about the standard ones differently)

And many more, right out of Jon’s current award winning close up act.

“There’s an old saying: ‘If a man fools me once, shame on him. If he fools me twice, it’s probably Jon Armstrong.’ At least that’s my version.” – Ian Rowland, Magic Circular

Dan and Dave first began promoting their remarkable skills with a deck of cards around a decade ago when they produced a seminal instructional video at just 15 years of age.

Now just 24, the brothers have traveled the world teaching their trademarked style of playing card flourishes (a technique for shuffling and manipulating cards in exotic ways, almost like juggling) to thousands of enthusiasts. They have paved the way for a completely new genre of card handling.

Their style and originality has received acclaim from such megastars as Michael Jackson and David Copperfield. In 2006 Cingular Telecom caught eye and incorporated their techniques into a commercial for the Blackjack phone. More recently they taught Jeremy Piven to handle cards for the 2007 blockbuster, Smokin’ Aces. They provided card flourishes for an entire season of LazyTown in 2008 and in 2009 worked with English Laundry, owned by fashion giant Christopher Wicks' to incorporate magic and card flourishes into a fresh new video that would showcase the brand.

From appearing on the cover of Genii magazine to being published in numerous books and having their own personal brand of playing cards Dan and Dave would say they’re just getting started.

The D & D lecture Lessons on Sleight of Hand Card Magic showcases Card Flourishes you’ve only heard about. You will learn the ultra modern Card Tricks and Flourishes Dan and Dave are famous for along with a plethora of new material. Their arsenal of artiﬁce will rise you from your seat wanting more. Everything is explained in a 'hands-on' course designed with everyone in mind. Learn everything from a simple Flourish you’ll be performing in minutes to an advanced sleight you’ll be practicing for years. They don’t just offer tricks, but lessons in magic history, misdirection, mystery and performance.

“Only at our lectures will you experience first hand some of our best-kept secrets. There are just some things you can only get across in person and whether we’re presenting a lecture or teaching a workshop, it’s here where we share our own personal experiences and knowledge on the practice of Magic and Card Flourishes, as well as the creative approach we take.”