John Archer: John is a stand-up comedy magician from the UK. This guy was officially the FIRST person to fool Penn & Teller on the UK series: \’Penn & Teller – Fool Us\’. (It\’s airing now in the US as well!) John has also appeared on award-winning CBBC network shows and even WRITES comedy for many other shows in the UK! Want to learn comedy and magic the RIGHT way? This lecture will focus on stand-up, close-up, – and easy, hard-hitting magic that will make you the life of any party! Blank Night – John\’s famous comedy Bank Night routine that fooled Penn & Teller! This effect is very well thought out, very fun to perform and is VERY funny. Pushing the Envelope – This is a single billet and one envelope. The Spectator writes down a thought on a billet which is folded and placed into a single envelope. You INSTANTLY know the written down thought. This is a classic plot but with John\’s added touches! One billet, one envelope. That\’s it! Semi Open – This is as close to an open prediction as you can get! An envelope is placed on the table and a card id named or selected. The envelope is opened to show a clearly written prediction of the named card. John will also cover a variation where a duplicate of the named card is removed from the envelope. Clean and devious! The Laura Buxton Co-incidence – A story that questions what coincidence really is. Two decks of cards – one red, one blue. Despite both decks being handled and examined by the spectator, the performer and spectator repeatedly shuffle the same card to the top. As a finale, it is seen that the final choice of one of these cards had been predicted from the start! Komedy Killer – John\’s hilarious routine and variation of the Kenton Knepper classic. This is a full 10 minute routine that plays for both close-up and stage! DeJa 2 – This is a killer stage effect where a couple from the audience are tested for their compatibility and found to be perfect for each other. A lady picks a card and her partner somehow manages to find it! This is an effect where it seems as if the magician is hardly involved! Zennerdoo – This is a strong and clean \’psychic experiment\’. A spectator repeatedly matches dealt cards on to the table with their matching symbols. Streets – This is John\’s book test that really isn\’t a book test. It\’s more of a remote viewing experience. This will hopefully whet the tastebuds! John will also discuss his thoughts on comedy writing, creating routines and comedy performance! This is going to be a STRONG & RARE magic learning experience! NOTE: Due to the nature of live events, the trick list may change.