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Erik Tait: Demystifying the Moves, Wednesdays 3p (PST) / 6p (EST), Oct 6 - Oct 27, 2021 (4 Week Class)


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Class Dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 3p (PST) / 6p (EST)
Duration: 1 HOUR
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Erik Tait has earned a reputation for performing some of the toughest sleight of hand with cards under the most demanding conditions, and now he's going to teach those skills to you. In this brand new in-depth class, Erik will be focusing on not only teaching you the sleights you've always wanted to learn, but also grow the confidence of all of the students so that by the end of this four-week course you will be palming, shuffling, and controlling cards like a pro. This class is designed to take a beginner in card magic and open up a whole new world of magic to them. In addition to new sleight of hand moves, you'll learn the tricks that Erik really performs every day. This course is for anyone who wants to demystify the sleight of hand the pros use to perform miracles.

Week 1: Palming
No matter the size of your hand, you'll learn to hold out, go south, and hide cards from your audience. If you've ever wanted to do a trick, but passed on it because it required palming this is the class for you. Students will learn not only classic palming, but cops, lateral palm, and gain the confidence to use these moves.

Week 2: Steals & Controls
How many times have you read the words, "Control the card to the top of the deck using your favorite method?" By the end of this lesson, you'll have lots of new options. Students will learn methods of controlling cards more efficient and deceptive than The Pass. This lesson might just snap some students into a new way of thinking.

Lesson 3: False Shuffles
A good false shuffle is a great card magician's best friend. Students will learn both in the hands and tabled false shuffles. Many wonderful effects are enhanced by using a particular shuffle. Erik will take you through the methods he uses in both formal and informal performances as well as selecting the right shuffle for the right situation.

Lesson 4: The Cull
Students will get a detailed look inside the Hofsinzer Spread Cull, and how to use it to position cards as well as to separate the deck into distinct groups under the audience's nose. By the end of this class you will be able to secretly divide a deck of cards into reds and blacks, odds and evens, or any other group in just a few seconds

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.

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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 29th, 2021
Money well spent. Erik is an amazing teacher. I took so much away from this class and I was only able to attend 2 out of the 4 sessions due to my busy work schedule. Erik took the time to answer any and all questions and covered a ton of material. If you are serious about card work or want to get serious about it, I highly recommend checking this class out. Hopefully Penguin will offer it again.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 28th, 2021
I wanted to say this class was garbage because I didn’t want someone to take my place in Erik’s next class. But to be serious the class was better than I could have ever imagined. And here’s why…
Erik showed up 10 minutes early and stayed 10 minutes late. He answered every question on or off topic, and then got down to business for the full hour.
Erik was well prepared for class and the class was well structured. He showed an interest in the students and clearly cared that he was getting his message across.
Nick Locapo moderated the class and they worked extremely well together.
The hour was packed with information and instruction, there was so much to learn that the the recap video posted a day or 2 after class was invaluable. We had time to practice and fail and ask questions the following week.
This class delivered much more than was promised. If my sleight of hand does not improve I can’t blame the teacher. My recommendation is that you do not take any of Erik’s future classes unless you want to improve your card magic. Finally, please don’t sign up for Erik’s next class before me, I don’t want to lose my seat.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 17th, 2021
Okay, let me start by saying that I am just above a novice magician. I have been doing basic magic for years for family, but nothing beyond that. This class has been a godsend. Erik is patient and proficient. He shows all angles of how to perform each amazing move. He then explains how you can use it in multiple ways. I have learned so much and we are only two classes in. I have to admit, I would pay full price just for the performance factor. He is a true artist. That being said, if you want to learn or tighten up your existing performance, this class is worth every penny.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 12th, 2021
Erik is a great teacher that does a fantastic job of explaining the little things that make a move work. I’ve got smaller hands but the insights Erik gave in class have me palming with the most confidence I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to see what future classes bring and hope he’ll be teaching more classes in the future.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 12th, 2021
I have watched Eric Tait interview other Magicians on the Penguin website and have seen him in videos describing performance’s such as the “Cincinnati Kid”, which I purchased. Erik speaks with such simple and direct instruction that demonstrates care and perfection. Erik covers all aspects of each performance to provide you with the knowledge to do your own performance to the best of your ability. Erick’s time, is the students time in his class! This is why I chose to become a student in his “Demystifying the Moves” class. I will look for other classes by Erik Tait…and Nick Locapo waiting on your Marked Deck class also!
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 7th, 2021
Great class.
Erik came and we got into business right away.
I have been doing magic for a while and this is so helpful to to improve basic moves that inevitably get dusty with time if if you don't constantly practice.
Amazing tips and detailed instruction.
Great open forum for questions.
Awesome vibe.
Not to mention I am a huge fan of the podcast and putting a face to the voice is priceless!
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