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"The greatest compliment I can give about the material of Bill's is that I use it. Not only do I use it, I use quite a bit of it A LOT. I don't mean I use it toying around with my magical peers at meetings or conventions, but that I use it in paying circumstances during my formal shows and on the Las Vegas strip" -Paul Vigil

"Bill's objective is to entertain his audiences, use methods that work under fire and he takes the responsibility of making magic fun very seriously. Bill’s advice, is advice I think everyone should pay attention to." -Bill Malone

"Bill's theory on performing in a cocktail environment is worth ten times the price. I have been working cocktails for over 15 years and I still learned some very valuable information from Bill that I will apply directly to my craft." -Richard Sanders

"It has become increasingly clear that Bill thinks long and hard about staging, presentation and creating professional pieces that are memorable. Professional secrets worth ten times the asking price!" -Cody S. Fisher

What will he teach?

Bill will be teaching a ton of 'every day carry' for impromptu and bar magic and also his go-to stand-up routines using the same props/effects and how they play onstage powerfully as well. "My philosophy is a disciplined approach to "less is more"; using similar props, routines and effects in any and all venues and any audience I'm performing for."

Mental 24/7 - Impromptu Killers:

Bar Shot- A guessing game escalates into a stunning whisky shot production! Up close, surrounded, anytime, anywhere.

Ashes Feng Shui- The quickest way to elicit a strong primal response unlike any other effect. This reputation-maker is the simplest way to guarantee jaws will drop.

Ultra-Mental Mingling- A three phase killer using only an invisible deck. Multiple effects that build to a scream inducing conclusion.

The Name- The real work on the most versatile & bulletproof personal mind reading technique available.

Stand-Up - Epic Workers:

Dicey- Three dice, a Starbucks cup & a three phase mind reading spectacular for any size audience.

Weird Ass Psychic Power- You have never seen a serial number divination like this. Ever. As deceptive as it is entertaining.

Princess & The Pea- Using an ancient fairy tale as the premise a spectator divines the exact card that was randomly and secretly selected by a spectator before the performance even began.

First Crush- A powerhouse of direct mind reading. All the subtleties and knowledge after decades of performances will bring you up to speed and closer to the appearance of real mind to mind communication. There does not seem to be any other explanation.

Who is he?

Recently Named Canadian Magician of The Year! Bill Abbott has performed over 5000 shows in 11 countries. Bill is also creator of original magic illusions. And you may have seen his tricks on America’s Got Talent, The Disney Channel, Netflix, NBC, FOX & The Steve Harvey Show. BAM (Bill Abbott Magic LLC) is an internationally recognized production company that equips, instructs, motivates and inspires thousands of professional performers around the globe.

Most recently Bill has partnered with hotelier Richard Kessler to create a one-of-a-kind boutique magic show experience within St.Augustine’s most luxurious hotel the Casa Monica Resort & Spa, called the Magic Hideaway. 

 

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AMAZING! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 7th, 2022
This was the most useful single purchase I have ever made from Penguin...and that's saying a lot since I have bought way too many "toys" on here.

This lecture is jam packed at about 3.5 hours and is filled with real workers that can be used immediately. The moves aren't too complicated so you can focus on the presentation and make these gems as entertaining as possible.

Bill is a different kind of magic creator and it shows. The care and thought that goes into each routine saves you hours and hours of doing the work yourself!

If I could give it more stars I would. Amazing job Bill and thank you for sharing your work with us.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 7th, 2022
Bill approach to every routine is so brilliant. Very smart, to the point and so funny. One of the best lectures. Oll working materials. It's easy to see that he's a seasoned pro. Bravo.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 21st, 2022
Bill Abbott has a stellar reputation in this business. The lecture he gives here shows you why. He's funny, talented, and has a great eye and ear for what plays to an audience. He has harnessed the power of finding and developing material that packs small and plays big. You're all lucky to be watching a professional showcase and teach his actual real working material. Every effect is a gem.

Thank you Bill for using my Diamond Dice in your Dicey routine and giving me a shout out during the lecture. The routine you've developed is full proof and strong.

Bill and I have only met briefly while working events and he had no idea that I'd be writing this review. He deserves all the accolades coming his way. Everyone keep your eye on this man. He's a wonderful thinker in magic. Thank you Bill for taking the time to share your work with all of us.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 11th, 2022
I can sum up why you need to watch this lecture in four words: “working pro” and “real world.” Not only will you will learn the crowd pleasing routines Bill actually performs for a living, you’ll learn how to do them in different situations and for different types of audiences. Bill isn’t holding anything back and shares the details that really matter. He has the hard won wisdom that comes from presenting this material hundreds of times. That means he’s going to save you an incredible amount of trial and error. Yes, it’s a great collection of tricks and advice, but it might also be the turning point for those wishing to go from amateur to Pro. For pros looking to really win over their audiences you’ll find a wealth of great routines here. If I could give this lecture six stars I would! I’ve already added one of these routines to my show and that should tell you a lot.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 5th, 2022
Bill Abbott is one of those rare magicians who has the ability to think through every routine in ways that other's can't. His center tear peak is structure better than anything I have ever seen. So many magicians have tried to get clever about how to quickly get a peak, but missed the boat on effectively using a peak. I love ALL of his material. It's not good enough to have good magic, the magic has to be entertaining and he is a master entertainer, baiting his audience into a good time.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 4th, 2022
Only one word can describe this lecture - AWESOME!
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 8th, 2022
This is one of the very best lecture I have ever watch.( and i have watch at least 50) Every trick in this lecture is a killer, but you'll also learn it by a worker that perfect every detail through years of performing them. After just 10 minutes in, you should already feel like it worth the money paid but hey... there are still 3 hours 20 minutes of hard hitting material to come. His voodoo effect, and the mind reading are so strong that if you ever had to do only 2 tricks in your whole life, they would be good to be considered the ones. Don't pass on this, this is gold material.
p.s. the only bad thing on this lecture is Bill's haircut lol
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 4th, 2023
I give it 3, but I think this can be a 5 for a lot of people. Maybe it's the fact that I'm really interested in the kind of magic Abbott do that I didn't learn a lot of new effect. I learn a bit about presentation and tips even if I think I learned more in other lecture with other magician.

It's weird because this is exactly the kind of magic I wanna do but I didn't find much. Still didn't regret my purchase tho, highly entertaining.

Probably the best part is the one about the invisible deck, from handling to making. Even if you are already making your own, you might learn a trick or 2.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 19th, 2022
Such a wonderful lecture/presentation. Very insightful, valuable and inspiring. I will be trying out Bill's superb Center Tear method, and dusting off and putting
back his shot glass into my show! Dice, too, have been ordered! It is always a pure pleasure to
see and hear Bill, in action! This lecture,
as with all of Bill's lectures, is highly
recommended!Worth every penny (and more!).
Merci Bill Abbott!!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on December 9th, 2022
I’ve been following the work of Bill Abbot for many years. When I used to do kids shows the centre piece of the show was Bill’s “Chico the mind reader” (if you do kids shows and don’t have it, check it out.) Every thing I have ever purchased from him has been well thought out, audience tested and contained something I have used. He’s a true entertainer and a real worker and that’s why his offerings can always be trusted.

This Lecture not only maintains the integrity of Bill’s work it speaks to the kind of material that I consider the best material for consistent real world, reputation making performances. Every single piece in this lecture could be sold individually for the price of the lecture.

Purchasing this was a no brainer, but also I was excited to see that he was giving his mental work as that is my wheel house and brand material. The mental pieces he provides are top knotch. It’s not only great work that can go into a Mentalism program but also pieces that can easily fit into any magic show. Each one can be adapted to be presented as hard hitting Mentalism or mental magic to fit any style. Most of this work can adapt to close up and stage formats. You really can’t go wrong here.

A few thoughts on each piece:

Bar Shot- For any magician this is an easy staple piece. All great notes on producing a full shot glass. Also, the glass he uses and which you can purchase from him solves one of the biggest challenges to this.
Ashes Feng Shui- ashes on the palm is a thing I’ve been performing since I was a bartender in 2002, when I actually used the ashes from ashtrays. Everything he shows here will teach the best ways to do this and elevate it if you’re already familiar. I agree fully with Bill that this presentation is stronger and more adaptable than the popular double cross. You will use this!
Ultra-Mental Mingling/Princess & The Pea- Fantastic notes on the ultra mental deck (ID). He even shows you how to make a better version than what is available from shops. It’s the best prepared deck made better. Then he gives many totally new and fantastic routine ideas using this amazing tool.
The Name/First Crush- As Mentalism goes you can’t go wrong with a great CT. The type taught here is the type Max Maven concluded was the best way to do it. You can tell that Bill has honed this down from thousands of performances. He’s really giving gold here.
Dicey- you’re probably going to assume this uses a device that it doesn’t. (I did at first) This achieves what others do with expensive tech without the tech or even needing a peek.
Weird Ass Psychic Power- I laughed at the conceit and was completely fooled by the method. I’m going to use this somehow. It’s so good!

Bill is a terrific guy and big supporter of other performer’s work. I was truly surprised once, years ago, when I put on a kind of last minute show in my home town in Florida while travelling and he made the hour plus trek from Orlando (he was working a gig there) to Tampa Bay to check it out. He’s a great guy I’m honoured to have met. As Penguin lectures go, this is a must have.
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