On Tuesday, August 9th, 2016, Jonathan Royle made his much-anticipated return to England's 3rd oldest magical society, "The Order of the Magi," for another round of mind-bending magic and mentalism.
Recorded live, these videos capture the magic in all its glory — Royle was met with increasingly enthusiastic applause throughout the evening, culminating in a standing ovation. (Clearly, the Magi Club members know how to appreciate a good show!)
Every routine he shares has been tested in the wild, is easy enough for mere mortals to perform, and, most importantly, gets audiences buzzing with excitement. Buckle up, because here’s a taste of what’s in store during this approximately two-hour lecture:
BEER GOGGLES
With the performer's back turned (or maybe he’s just nipped off for a pint), a volunteer hides a coin under one of five bottle tops. A bit of muscle reading magic ensues as the performer eliminates the empties one by one — you’ll swear he’s got a sixth sense!
SOBRIETY TEST
This routine was a hit when Royle opened for comedian and film star Lee Evans at Manchester's Buzz Club. Everyone gets involved, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly they can recite the alphabet backwards. Just when they think it can’t get any crazier, a bottle of wine materialises, earning you some serious applause!
WIFE SWAPPING
A stage-filling coincidence routine that seems deceptively simple yet plays huge. Five couples from the audience take part in a whirlwind of hilarity, akin to Larry Becker's "Make the Cards Match" on steroids. Trust us, this one’s a surefire crowd-pleaser!
WORD PREDICTION
Prepare to have your mind blown! A volunteer picks from 1,200 words, yet your prediction, which has been in plain sight all along, is spot on. It’s one of the cleanest and cleverest prediction effects you’ll ever add to your repertoire — and that’s saying something!
NAVEL GAZER
Royle shares three cheeky techniques for his comedy twist on Ted Anneman's Pseudo Psychometry. Under seemingly impossible conditions, you’ll reveal personal details about your audience by, well, examining their belly buttons. (Who knew navel-gazing could be so revealing?)
GIFTED
This gem, thanks to Dave Rawson, is a signed card or banknote to gift box routine that involves zero gimmicks. The best part? The box can be handed to the volunteer as a souvenir, and yes, it genuinely contains their signed card. No switches — magic at its finest!
CLEAR-VOLUTION
Royle spills his secrets on how to make a signed card vanish into a clear plastic box, and guess what? You can hand the box to your volunteer to keep. (Just don’t forget to practice your poker face!)
BANK-NOTE IN NEST OF BOXES MENTALISM
This easy-to-make method for nesting boxes with a signed banknote is a total winner. Royle even spills the beans on using pocket writing for those jaw-dropping predictions that have been in sight the whole time. (Who doesn't love a good surprise?)
ELASTICATION
A close-up effect that’ll leave your audience scratching their heads. A pen, a beermat, and an elastic band come together for a seemingly impossible penetration. This is the one that had Jeff McBride at the 2009 Blackpool Magic Convention asking, “Where can I buy that?”
THE VANISHING NAPKIN
Royle’s impromptu method for making napkins disappear is refreshingly straightforward — no thumb tips or gimmicks needed, and your hands can remain empty. (Now that’s what we call a tidy escape!)
TORN & RESTORED BANKNOTE
Another impromptu classic! Rip the middle out of a banknote and then magically restore it in front of everyone’s eyes. It’s as good as it sounds — trust us!
PEN THROUGH BANKNOTE
Forget fancy gimmicks; all you need is a borrowed pen. Stab it through a banknote and restore it in a miraculous fashion. Simple, effective, and it will leave your audience in disbelief.
D.I.Y. FLOATING LIGHTBULB
Royle reveals the secrets to crafting your own invisible thread and shows you how to create a practical floating lightbulb for under $10. (Magic doesn’t have to break the bank, folks!)
PLUS HINTS, TIPS & ADVICE GALORE
Throughout the lecture, Royle shares the true secrets of misdirection, hypnotic language patterns, and performance psychology — all designed to amp up your impact and audience reactions.
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