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Use magic to engage your audience This presentation is intended for viewing by members of ASTD Kentucky and may not be used by other presenters, published, or shared without the express written permission of Malone Solutions. Contact Eric Brown if you would like this material presented to your organization. Eric Brown, SPHR Coach – Trainer – Magician
Magic demonstration Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
How might magic help you? • Get the attention of learners • Energize participants • Convey content through patter • Get participants back from breaks • Add fun to classes • Inspire the desire to learn Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
What impact will magic have on your participants? • Excitement to experience your performance • Distractions that impede learning fade away • Training will become a more anticipated experience Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Recap of magic training workshop Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Tricks with no sleight-of-handCard Prediction Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Tricks with no sleight-of-hand4 Aces Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Tricks with no sleight-of-handFast card reveal Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
What are card mechanics? • Mechanic’s Grip • False Overhand Shuffle • Pinky Break • Pinky Pull Down • Swing Cut Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Mechanics grip If you did not attend the training session, this video may not make sense. Contact me for how to use this technique. – Eric Brown Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
False overhand shuffle If you did not attend the training session, this video may not make sense. Contact me for how to use this technique. – Eric Brown Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Pinky pull down & Swing cut If you did not attend the training session, this video may not make sense. Contact me for how to use this technique. – Eric Brown Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Card prediction If you did not attend the training session, this video may not make sense. Contact me for how to use this technique. – Eric Brown Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Time to practice some tricks! Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
How should you manage spectators? • Select fun people • Give specific instructions • Be aware of the angles that may give away your moves • Prepare for hecklers Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Mentalism – Einstein’s demise If you did not attend the training session, this slide may not make sense. Contact me for how to use this technique. – Eric Brown 2-digit Number between 33 and 99 Subtract 30 For example, spectator chooses 83, subtract 30 to get the key number (A) to put into the matrix below Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
How should you practice? • Use red or blue Bicycle cards • Start slow – speed and smoothness will come later • 15-20 minutes each day • Practice doing sleights while watching television • Perform with friends and family • Video yourself Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com
Final comments Although learning sleight-of-hand takes work, it creates reactions far greater than card tricks based on math or gimmicks. Go amaze people and share your experiences with me! This presentation is intended for viewing by members of ASTD Kentucky and may not be used by other presenters, published, or shared without the express written permission of Malone Solutions. Contact Eric Brown if you would like this material presented to your organization. Eric Brown – 502.262.9904 – ebrown@malonesolutions.com