Alright, seasoned conjurers, are you ready to pull back the curtain (not literally, we hope) on the world of stage illusions? For the first time ever, the legendary Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon—magic’s very own power couple and arguably the finest grand illusionists to ever take a bow—are spilling the beans on the art that has mesmerized audiences across more than 50 countries for the last 25 years. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about the mechanics (though we’ll touch on that too); it’s about crafting moments that leave your spectators slack-jawed and wondering if they’ve just witnessed a miracle.
Introducing: THE HINDU BASKET
Introduction
History & Concepts
Why Not To Use Fire
Sword Choice And Safety
Basic Swordsmanship
The Foulard
How To Get Into The Basket
Placing The Swords In The Basket
COLOR OF EMOTION
Introduction and Concepts
Materials, Preparation and Presentation
THE SHADOW BOX
The Work
CLEARLY IMPOSSIBLE
History and Discussion
BONUS MATERIAL An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 1)
When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers." - David Copperfield
