Zoom Class Details:
Class Dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 5p (PST) / 8p (EST)
Duration: 1 HOUR
Only 20 Seats Available

Virtual Magic 101

Make money performing shows from home!

Paul Draper continues to be recognized internationally as a leader in virtual magic/mentalism performances. In the last year Draper has appeared on the cover of the Magic Circular in London, his thoughts on virtual performance were the closing chapter and final word in the quintessential book Video Chat Magic, he is a senior faculty member of Jeff McBride’s Magic and Mystery School, and he has been performing virtual shows for celebrities, dignitaries, fortune 100 companies, and even kids’ birthday parties every day since March of 2020! An entire generation has now grown up with virtual school, religious celebrations, and hanging with friends. Virtual performances are here to stay. Find out how Draper has created his studio, built his show, and delighted over 1,000+ different audiences of 2-15,000 people each in the last 600 days!

This class is focused on real-world, practical advice based on actual experience.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START PERFORMING ONLINE!

Supplies student will need:

Power, computer, modem, router, access to internet, a working camera and microphone (built in or external), an open mind and a willingness to learn.

Paul Draper will be teaching:

1. Create a Professional LIVE Broadcasting Studio: lighting, camera, sound, mics, online platforms, hardware, software, tools to share your magic with the world!
2. Advanced Studio Options: Taking your studio to the next level when the time is right
3. Video Communication Technology: Emerging video chat tools and staying on top of them
4. Performance for the Camera: Performing for the camera has different rules than in person performing and Paul Draper will share them with you. Learn how to perform for children and adults, how to display your predictions, how to play to the camera, and how to make your magic shine online!
5. Effect selection for the camera: How to select effects that will empower you to create dynamic, interactive online performances you can sell now. Paul Draper is sharing his secrets in how to select great effects and present your magic and mind-reading to maximum effect for live interactive audiences paying to experience your performances online.
6. Audience participation and interactivity: How to make the audience feel like they are right there in the room with you
7. Advanced performance techniques for camera: This section on showmanship for online shows focuses on the psychology and presentation skills that they only teach in professional theater conservatories
8. Virtual Stage Management: Kick your professional look and production value up a notch with the brand-new field of Virtual Stage Management. How to select and train the right team members. This section will guide you through the process of producing and hosting an online magic show
9. Sales and Marketing Tools: We will focus on basic information to start the wheels of business and sales turning your way. This will be offered later as whole course on its own.

Paul Draper wants to see more performers succeed on Zoom! He’s offering this class teaching everything he knows about performing Zoom shows from setting up the studio, to selecting the effects, how to train a stage manager, to how to book the shows and how to get multiple repeat bookings.

This class offers a path forward for magicians and mentalists around the world who desperately need a revenue stream, and a creative outlet that gives us all the ability to connect with spectators again. If you’re looking to expand your repertoire to meet our ever-changing market, this is the best resource for you.

Paul Draper’s virtual shows have been experienced online by the CEO of Burger King, the inventor of Siri, and many corporate groups like Nokia, HP, Sotheby's, the American Association of Neurology, and national healthcare summits. 

Quotes about Paul Draper’s Zoom show,

“Paul Draper..... An Engaging Performer with well-executed Solid Magic!”

— David Copperfield, the greatest illusionist of the century

“Paul Draper is the #1 Zoom performer in America.”

— Jeff McBride, Vegas headliner and founder of the world's most prestigious magic school

"Everybody has got to see Paul Draper. He will amaze you, surprise you, and absolutely charm you!"

— Robert "Bob" Fitch, Broadway star who performed in twenty-seven Broadway shows

“Paul Draper weaves together miracles with song and storytelling. An evening with Paul is an evening well spent. You will find yourself amazed, surprised, and wholly satisfied. Paul Draper gets my highest recommendation for virtual magic wizardry.”

—Adam Cheyer, the co-creator of Siri and Director of Engineering on the iPhone

"A great Zoom show leaves the screen and comes into your house. It was so great to have Paul Draper over last night."

— Emily Jillette (Better half of Penn Jillette)

Class Policies

It is mandatory that all students have a working video camera and leave it on for the duration of each class.

These sessions are not to be recorded. Please do not use Zoom’s recording feature, or third-party recording software to store these classes for later viewing.

Registration can be cancelled or changed until 5 days prior to the class start date. If you are purchasing classes as a gift, it is your responsibility to inform us of the recipient’s name during checkout or by emailing support@penguinmagic.com. Late cancellations, transfers, name changes cannot be accommodated after the cancellation/change cutoff date.