My Lecture Notes is quite possibly the wildest project Julio Montoro has ever conjured up. Imagine having a lecture in your living room (but with fewer awkward silences) as you dive into a stunning book packed with all the essentials to master 18 mind-bending creations that’ll leave your audience scratching their heads.
You'll not only pick up the nuts and bolts of magic, but also get a peek into the inner workings of your brain while learning the craft, thanks to the theory section of the book.
Each of the 18 effects comes with over 3 hours of video tutorials and performances, guiding you through the mechanics of each trick and how to wield the included gimmicks to spark your own creativity.
The project is split into four main sections:
Creativity Theory: Julio Montoro will introduce you to his Creativity Dissociation theory—think of it as a mental gym for your imagination, helping you to think outside the box when crafting new magic tricks.
Everyday Carry Magic: Montoro reveals 7 effects that you can carry around in your pocket, because who doesn’t want to be the magician on the go?
Impromptu Magic: True to his Spanish roots, Julio teaches you how to whip up clever impromptu magic using cards and everyday objects.
Social Media Magic: In this section, you’ll learn to create eye-popping gimmicks perfect for the gram—ideal for both on-screen and in-person performances.
EFFECTS:
Manila - Julio's first creation, a sensation a decade ago, now given a shiny new plot and gimmick.
Slowration - The most visual card restoration you’ll ever encounter, wrapped in a contemporary routine that’ll have magicians scratching their heads.
Child's Play - A freely named card matches a drawn card that the magician has held from the outset. (With a nod to Roddy McGhie, of course.)
The Fortune Teller - Remember those origami toys from school? Now they’re your secret weapon for forcing anything you fancy!
Quarantine - Montoro's take on Paperclip by Jay Sankey, featuring a nifty gimmick for an unforgettable signed card routine. (And no, it’s not the same as the Organic Switch Box, just a younger sibling.)
Peek Device - A nifty peek device that allows you to extract info from a written business card without your spectator feeling a thing. Mind reading, anyone?
ReCorner - A beautifully executed torn and restored effect where the card’s corner changes colour before being restored—magic at its best.
Sandwich Club - Montoro’s three-phase sandwich routine that's been blowing magicians’ minds since 2017.
Carmen's Triumph - A clever gimmicked deck for the clearest triumph you’ve ever seen. Seriously.
El Tirachinas - One of Montoro's funniest effects that’ll have even the most serious magicians cracking a smile.
The Safest Card - An impossible puzzle to keep secret information locked away, and good luck trying to open it!
Double Haunted - A version of the haunted deck that lets you produce two cards visually with a single hook-up. Magic made easy!
Perspective - A visual treat for your social media followers, using the art of perspective to alter reality.
Dorito Bite - The coin bite made famous by top TV magicians, but now with a Dorito twist!
Smiley Meal - Originally crafted for a TV special, you can make a McDonald's happy meal appear inside an empty box—highly visual and utterly delightful.
Mr. Monopoly - Visibly transform a Monopoly bill into real cash and hand it over instantly. No big deal, right?
The Pile - Turn a stack of decks into flat envelopes with a simple flip (cheers to Will Tyrrell and his Vanishing Point for that inspiration).
The Hole - Create a jaw-dropping astronomical illusion with a post-it pad and a black hole... or was it a sticker? You decide!
