On Tuesday, August 9th, 2016, Jonathan Royle made his third appearance at England's 3rd oldest magical society, "The Order of the Magi," for another unforgettable magic and mentalism lecture.
As you’ll see in these recordings from the live lecture, Royle didn’t just get polite applause; he cranked up the volume to the point where the Magi Club members gave him a standing ovation by the end—because why shouldn’t they?
Every routine he shared has been road-tested in the real world for years, is easy to execute, and, most importantly, gets some seriously great reactions from unsuspecting audiences.
Among the gems Royle reveals during this roughly two-hour lecture are:
BEER GOGGLES While the performer's back is turned (or he’s just out of the room grabbing a pint), a volunteer hides a small coin under one of five bottle caps. After a bit of mixing (and likely some giggles), our miracle worker demonstrates impressive muscle reading, eliminating the empty caps one by one until he finds the coin. It’s a crowd-pleaser, trust us!
SOBRIETY TEST This is the routine Royle used when he opened for comedian Lee Evans at Manchester’s Buzz Club. Get ready for audience involvement as they marvel at how quickly they learn to recite the alphabet backwards. Just when they think they’re nailing it, a bottle of wine appears, and the applause is thunderous—just try to keep a straight face!
WIFE SWAPPING A stage-filling coincidence routine that takes up barely any space in your bag but plays HUGE. Five married couples (or those who just want to be) come on stage to join the fun. This is like Larry Becker's "Make the Cards Match" but on some serious steroids. Royle shares variations that’ll have you basking in standing ovations, and yes, standing out in the best way.
WORD PREDICTION Prepare for jaw drops with this mind-boggling prediction effect. A volunteer picks from 1,200 words, and the prediction that’s been in plain sight proves 100% correct. This is one of those clever, clean effects you'll want to add to your arsenal—seriously.
NAVEL GAZER Royle teaches you three different techniques he’s used worldwide (and on TV) to perform his comedy take on Ted Anneman's Pseudo Psychometry. Under seemingly impossible conditions, you’ll return objects and reveal personal details about people by inspecting their belly buttons. Yes, you heard that right—navel gazing at its finest!
GIFTED Thanks to Dave Rawson, Royle shares a powerful signed playing card or banknote to gift box routine. The kicker? No gimmicks. The box can even be given to the volunteer as a keepsake. The method is practical and downright fooling, with no sneaky switches. Yes, it truly is their signed card in that box!
CLEAR-VOLUTION Royle explains his method for a signed playing card to a clear plastic box, and guess what? The little Tupperware can be given to the volunteer to keep, no strings attached (pun intended).
BANK-NOTE IN NEST OF BOXES MENTALISM This easy-to-make method for getting a signed banknote into a nest of boxes is a trick you’ll love. Royle even reveals how he sometimes combines pocket writing with this technique to create mind-boggling predictions that have been in plain view all along. It’s a fantastic way to do a version of Don Wayne's "Room Service," where you predict the 3-digit hotel room number that three audience members generate!
ELASTICATION A fantastic close-up effect utilizing a pen, a beer mat, and an elastic band. Watch as the elastic band impossibly penetrates the pen. When Royle showed this to Jeff McBride at the 2009 Blackpool Magic Convention, Jeff’s response was, “Where can I buy that?” You’ll have a blast with this one!
THE VANISHING NAPKIN This is the impromptu method Royle uses to make napkins vanish without thumb tips or gimmicks, leaving both hands empty. Seriously, it’s like magic—without the hassle!
TORN & RESTORED BANKNOTE Another impromptu routine that lets you rip the middle out of a banknote and then restore it magically, while everyone has seen the massive hole for themselves. You’ll be the talk of the table!
PEN THROUGH BANKNOTE No gimmicked pens here! You stab a borrowed pen through a banknote and then restore it in a way that’ll have ‘em scratching their heads.
D.I.Y. FLOATING LIGHTBULB Royle shares how to create your own incredibly strong yet practically invisible thread and shows you how to build a practical floating lightbulb for less than $10. Your wallet will thank you!
PLUS HINTS, TIPS & ADVICE GALORE Throughout, Royle spills the beans on misdirection in the real world, hypnotic language patterns, and performance psychology that’ll help you get the most impact from everything you perform. Because who doesn’t want to captivate their audience?
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