Paul Pickford Magic Circle Lecture: Master Close-Up Magic, Psychology & The Revolutionary VS Move
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- Learn award-winning close-up magic secrets from Magic Circle prodigy, Paul Pickford.
- Master advanced psychology, misdirection, and intentional attitudes for captivating performances.
- Discover the groundbreaking VS Move, a revolutionary technique for card magic.
- Transform your magical thinking process with Paul’s unique “WHAT IF” philosophy.

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Witness Paul Pickford, a distinguished Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, reveal the closely guarded secrets behind his award-winning close-up magic. Paul’s journey into the elite echelons of The Magic Circle is unprecedented: granted immediate membership after his 2018 audition, he subsequently won the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year within his first year – a singular achievement in magic history.
Unveiling The “WHAT IF” Lecture: A Masterclass in Magical Thought
In his captivating “WHAT IF Lecture,” Paul challenges magicians to revisit the foundations of their craft. He poses a pivotal question: “What if I could travel back to the beginning of my magical journey? What would I tell myself?” This introspective approach forms the backbone of a presentation rich in Paul’s signature performances, blending compelling storytelling with effects that astonish both magicians and lay audiences alike.
Master Advanced Psychology, Misdirection & Performance Attitude
Paul meticulously dissects the psychological depth, precise misdirection, and intentional attitudes woven into every routine. These universal techniques are applicable across all forms of magic, empowering you to create more impactful and memorable performances. Gain insights into justifying every move and understanding the intricate mental architecture that elevates a trick to true magic.
The Revolutionary VS Move: A Paradigm Shift in Card Magic
Experience the debut of Paul’s innovative VS Move – a groundbreaking technique that has fundamentally revolutionized his approach to card magic. This move unlocks almost limitless possibilities, captivating and even fooling seasoned magicians who are aware of its mechanics. Learn how this technical innovation can redefine your card routines.
Transform Your Magical Thinking Process
Beyond specific techniques, Paul’s lecture emphasizes a profound shift in perspective. As he eloquently states, “WHAT IF instead of learning WHAT to think, it’s better to learn HOW to think.” This lecture is designed to cultivate a deeper, more analytical approach to magic, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills essential for true mastery.
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Witness Paul Pickford, Magic Circle prodigy, reveal secrets from his award-winning close-up magic! Learn psychology, misdirection, and his revolutionary VS move. Book your lecture now!
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Paul Pickford – Magic Circle Lecture: A Journey Through Magic and Mastery
In May 2018, The Magic Circle made a rare and prestigious decision by awarding Paul Pickford, an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle, immediate membership after his audition. This remarkable achievement was followed by another triumph when Paul won first place in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year within his first year as a member—a feat so extraordinary it may well be unique in the annals of magic.
In his captivating WHAT IF Lecture, Paul poses a thought-provoking question: “What if I could travel back to the beginning of my magical journey? What would I tell myself?” Through this lecture, Paul delves into a rich presentation of his signature performances, blending storytelling with mesmerizing effects that leave both magicians and audiences spellbound. He explores the psychological depth, meticulous misdirection, and the intentional attitudes that are intricately woven into every routine—techniques that are universally applicable across all forms of magic.
Moreover, Paul introduces his innovative VS Move, a groundbreaking technique that has revolutionized his approach to card magic, creating limitless possibilities and astonishing even the most seasoned magicians when they know the move.
Paul’s lecture is not just about learning the techniques of magic but about transforming your thinking process. As he eloquently puts it, “WHAT IF instead of learning WHAT to think, it’s better to learn HOW to think.”
- Explore the rare achievements of Paul Pickford in the world of magic.
- Discover the psychological and technical depths of his magical performances.
- Learn the groundbreaking VS Move and its impact on card magic.
In May 2018 The Magic Circle took the rare step of awarding Paul, associate of the inner magic circle, straight from his audition. A few months later, Paul then came first in the Magic Circle Close-up Competition of the Year competition, all in his first year as member which is an extremely rare achievement and may even be unique.
In his WHAT IF lecture, Paul asks the question, “What if he could travel back in time to the start of his magical journey?”, “What would he tell himself”. Paul will try to answer this question demonstrating how he justifies his every move whilst performing some of his favourite effects, that fool magicians and lay people alike. Then he will talk about the psychology, misdirection and attitude that he has woven into all of his routines, techniques that can be applied to all forms of magic. Paul will also explain his VS move, that has opened up almost unlimited possibilities for his card magic and fools magicians even when they know the move.
WHAT IF instead of learning WHAT to think, it’s better to learn HOW to think.
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