Davenports Magic Course - BeginnerThe dates for the next beginner course are now set for the 25th September, 2nd and 9th October 2010.
There are between 6 and 16 people on each course, with a minimum age of 16. We have a wide varity of people attending, and we find that they are all very enthusiastic at the end to go out and try what they have learnt!
The course will run over three Saturdays, and will be from 11.30 am to 4pm with an hour break for lunch. Course materials and notes will be supplied, but not lunch.
Please note that tickets are transferable, but not refundable.
If you wish, you can book the course of three lessons on-line, and your space would be reserved on the next course. The days on the course are transferable, so if you wished you could do the first day on one course, and the last two on the next for example. However each day builds on what's taught on the previous one, so we do recommend doing the days in order.
The course is aimed at those looking to gain a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of magic. We will be teaching the technical, presentation and misdirection techniques that are important for all types and levels of magic.
The course will include card, coin, rope, sponge balls plus the classics of cups & balls, as well as other aspects of sleight-of-hand. The important aspects of presentation and misdirection will also be introduced and developed throught the course.
For more information, please contact Bill Davenport on 020 7836 0408, or e-mail all@davenportsmagic.co.uk
A basic course outine is below, however this may well change depanding on the specific requirements of the individuals:
Day 1:
Introduction
Basic gimmicks - Thumb Tip: Technique, Body Language, and Ideas
Sponge Balls - Palming, Passes, Misdirection, Routine
Card Magic - Grips, Breaks, Shuffle techniques, Doubles, Forcing and Tricks.
Misdirection
Presentation
Practice, tricks and techniques.
Day 2:
Introduction
Revision of Day 1
Card Magic - More Forces and Controls, Basic Routining of a Trick.
Coin Magic - Basic moves, basic routine, sources
Thread work - stripping, fixing, handling, different types
Presentation - Construction of a Routine theory.
Practice
Day 3:
Introduction
Revision of Day 2
Card Magic - More Shuffle technique, Glimpses, Glide, Colour-changes, Key technique.
Cups and Balls - Basic Moves, Routine, Ideas and Sources.
Ropes - Unequal ropes, covering the weak point of a trick.
Magic sources, clubs, competitions etc
Presentation
Practice
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Praise from Past Students"Good introduction to magic. Enthusiastic teachers."
"Both teachers excellent. Good pace, good demonstrations, very engaging, very clear explanations, good entertainment as well as learning!"
"The split between general magic and cards each week kept things moving. The enthusiasm of the presenters was great."
"Good fun. Would recommend to family and friends."
"Props and notes were very good. Ideal for practising at home later."
"A good variety of subjects and basics covered. Well taught, and good fun. Thank you all very much for your patience!"
"A good introduction to magic by some friendly teachers. Helpful people. Plenty fun."
"Astonishing! I really enjoyed it."
"Great range of lessons - great teaching - and fun."
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Davenports Magic Course - IntermediateThe dates are now set to be the 31st July, 7th and 14th August 1010.
This course is designed to build on the knowledge gained during our beginner course, and for those more advanced magicians who are looking to develop their existing knowledge of card and non-card magic, misdirection, presentation and the psychology of magic.
There will be a maximum of 14 people on this course, which, like the beginners course will run over the three Saturdays from 11.30am to 4pm. All course materials will be supplied, but not lunch.
If you would like more information, please contact us on 020 7836 0408 or e-mail all@davenportsmagic.co.uk.
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