Magic 101: A workshop with Will Houstoun & Richard Wiseman
Join psychologist Richard Wiseman and sleight of hand expert Will Houstoun as they introduce you to the world of magic!
About Magic 101: A workshop with Will Houstoun & Richard Wiseman
Learn amazing tricks, explore the psychology and performance skills, and discover how to astonish and entertain your friends and family.
The workshop is suitable for ages 11+, family groups welcome, participants under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
The class is suitable for beginners and those with some knowledge of magic. All props will be provided.
Age 11+
About your teachers:
Will Houstoun
Will has a PhD in magic history as well as a Literary Fellowship from The Academy of Magical Arts in Los Angeles. Will is a Member of the Inner Magic Circle and edits their 105 year old magazine, The Magic Circular. He is a winner of The European Magic Championships and The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year. His consultancy credits include Martin Scorsese’s Hugo and the BBC’s Wolf Hall among others. He is also the Magician in Residence at the Centre for Performance Science, Imperial College London.
Richard Wiseman
Psychologist and magician Richard Wiseman has published over 100 academic papers, written several popular psychology books (including The Luck Factor and 59 Seconds) that have sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and created YouTube videos that have attracted over 800 million views. He is one of the most followed psychologists on Twitter, and has worked with David Copperfield, Penn and Teller, and Derren Brown.
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