Jon Armstrong has spent most of his life charming audiences with nothing but a deck of cards and a cheeky grin. In this exciting new download series, he shares the secrets behind turning your standard card tricks into proper show-stoppers!
With performances in over 30 countries for audiences that would make most magicians weep, Jon knows a thing or two about captivating a crowd. Growing up in the theme park wonderland of Orlando, Florida, he was inspired by the magic around him and dreamed of having his own show. That dream became a reality when Disney invited him to perform at Epcot, making him the resident magician at Walt Disney World by the tender age of 20. Next stop? Las Vegas, where he became a regular headliner at Caesar's Magical Empire. It was during this time that he took his act global, touring as both a performer and a lecturer.
Now based in Los Angeles, Jon is a familiar face at the world-renowned Magic Castle. He’s graced our screens on shows like A&E's Magic Castle After Dark and USA's Ready For The Weekend. He’s even worked as a consultant for TV shows like CSI: NY, Las Vegas, The Wizards of Waverly Place, and is currently the magic advisor for the hit CBS show The Mentalist. Within the magic community, Jon’s work has been featured in MAGIC, The Linking Ring, and M-U-M. He made the cover of the December 2004 issue of Genii, which was dedicated to his magic (talk about a big deal!). In April 2007, after two years of nominations, Jon was crowned Close-Up Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts.
Volume 2 The $10,000 Card Test Plus - A classic effect by Annemann, but with a twist! Two cards are divined: one selected (but not even glanced at) and the other merely thought of. Jon has used this as a show-stopping closer! My Opening Act - Jon’s signature opener featuring a medley of effects that gets the audience warmed up and ready for the miracles that follow (no pressure!). Hoff's Glasses - Watch as a selected card invisibly passes among cards in three goblets. Plus, you'll learn Jon's easy and effective deck switch (because why not?). Instant Sandwich - A selected card pops up between two Queens and just as quickly vanishes, only to reappear reversed in the deck. Sneaky, right? Dyslexia - A playful routine where a packet of five cards keeps reversing its order, no matter how many times they’re displayed and counted (because cards have a mind of their own). Balls To The Wall - Jon’s streamlined version of the Collectors plot, where three selections magically appear between four Kings that were chilling on the table from the start. VSM - A selected card is pulled from a shuffled deck with two Queens, and as a finale, it melts through a spectator's hand to join the two Queens they’re holding. You’ll also discover other creative ways to use Jon’s VSM (Versatile Sandwich Move) – it’s like a Swiss Army knife for card tricks!
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