UPDATE:

I just got word from Max Maven, that there may be a spot available to lecture @ The Magic Castle on Sept. 13th, prior to my working the Close Up Room that week. I will be able to let you guys know as soon as the date is locked in.

UPDATE: My lecture @ The Castle has been confirmed for Sept 13th. I will be working the Close Up Room Sept. 14th-20th. So here is yet another update to the list:

-July 9th Chesapeake, VA./lecture for SAM 146/ http://www.sam146.com

-July 10th Chesapeake VA./workshop for SAM 146

-July 17-18th Aberdeen, Maryland/Funarama Convention/www.martinismagic.com

-July 25th Baltimore, Maryland./Denny & Lee Magic Studio/www.dennymagic.com

-August 1st State College, PA/contact John Blake @ 814.359.8374

-August 12th St. Louis,MO/Lecturing the night before Midwest Magic
Jubilee/Contact Blake Douglass @ 314-452-5383

-August 13-15 St. Louis, MO/Dealer @ Midwest Magic Jubilee/www.mmjubilee.com

-September 13th Hollywood, Ca./lecture @ The Magic Castle/www.magiccastle.com

-September 14th-20th Hollywood,Ca./Performing@The Magic Castle/www.magiccastle.com

-October 2-3rd/Dealing and running my mouth @ Carolina Close Up
Convention/www.tricsconvention.com

-October 11th Rockville,MD/Lecturing @ Barrys MagicShop/www.barrysmagicshop.com

-November 1st Bensalem, PA/Performer, Lecturer, Dealer @ Bob Little Super Sunday/
http://www.boblittlessupersunday.com

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SPECIAL OFFER!!!!

As a special bonus for signing up and attending my "It's Not As Hard As It Looks" Workshop at Denny and Lee's Magic Studio on July 25th or SAM146 group on July 10th, I'm offering a unique look into my creative process by GIVING AWAY a trick that is sure to be an instant classic in the world of packet tricks. The effect is called Twizted. I know you've never heard of it, but that's only because it's fresh. It's a hyper-visual version of Twisting/Waving The Aces by Dai Vernon/Guy Hollingworth that has to be seen live to believe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOqA9zOCK5Q


I will be marketing this product in the near future, but to generate some buzz about the effect, I'm going to be giving Twizted away to ALL attendees of this workshop. THAT'S RIGHT, EVERY person who attends my workshop will recieve a copy of Twizted. I implore you to sign up today before the workshop fills up. I'm going to cover all the ins and outs of this routine, variations of the routine, and other routines you can use the hand made, specially prepared card for. Not only that, the workshop will feature some killer coin and card magic that you can implement into your own routines.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up for The "It's Not As Hard As It Looks" Workshop today. You'll be glad you did.

Until then,

Eric Jones
Prestidigitator
http://www.E-mmaculatedeceptions.com
434.825.0223

Hello Eric!
I'm not familiar with your work but I'm hearing some great things about you. I'm particularly interested in your three fly effects. I noticed you don't have any upcoming lectures/workshops in NYC. You should reach out to Tannen's Magic or Fantasma Magic here in NYC. I'm sure NYC magicians would love to see you lecture out here. If you like I can email those two magic shops and ask if they could book you. Thanks!

Roberto

I have been in contact with The Long Island Mystics about a possible lecture/workshop in November. I will keep you guys posted!!!!

UPDATE!!!!!! I have just been added to the line-up for next years SCAM Convention in Colombia, South Carolina (www.scamcon.org) along with Kendrick "ICE" McDonald, Michael Ammar, Gene Anderson, and Tom Craven!!!! Mark you calenders!!! Jan 15th -17th, 2010 is going to rock in South Carolina!!! I attended this year, competed in the close up contest and had a GREAT time. I'm looking forward to coming back. So here's an updated list:

-July 9th Chesapeake, VA./lecture for SAM 146/ http://www.sam146.com

-July 10th Chesapeake VA./workshop for SAM 146

-July 17-18th Aberdeen, Maryland/Funarama Convention/www.martinismagic.com

-July 25th Baltimore, Maryland./Denny & Lee Magic Studio/www.dennymagic.com

-August 1st State College, PA/contact John Blake @ 814.359.8374

-August 12th St. Louis,MO/Lecturing the night before Midwest Magic
Jubilee/Contact Blake Douglass @ 314-452-5383

-August 13-15 St. Louis, MO/Dealer @ Midwest Magic Jubilee/www.mmjubilee.com

-September 13th Hollywood, Ca./lecture @ The Magic Castle/www.magiccastle.com

-September 14th-20th Hollywood,Ca./Performing@The Magic Castle/www.magiccastle.com

-October 2-3rd/Dealing and running my mouth @ Carolina Close Up
Convention/www.tricsconvention.com

-October 11th Rockville,MD/Lecturing @ Barrys MagicShop/www.barrysmagicshop.com

-November 1st Bensalem, PA/Performer, Lecturer, Dealer @ Bob Little Super Sunday/
http://www.boblittlessupersunday.com

-January 15th-17th Colombia, South Carolina/Lecturer, Performer, Dealer @ South Carolina Association of Magicians(SCAM)/www.scamcon.org

Tonight's the night!!! I'm heading toward Chesapeake, Va for some magic by the beach for SAM assemly 146. If you happen to be in the area either tonight or tomorrow around 7pm, drop by and say hi!!!!!

http://www.sam146.com
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-July 9th Chesapeake, VA./lecture for SAM 146/ http:// http://www.sam146.com

-July 10th Chesapeake VA./workshop for SAM 146

-July 17-18th Aberdeen, Maryland/Funarama Convention/ http://www.martinismagic.com

-July 25th Baltimore, Maryland./Denny & Lee Magic Studio/ http://www.dennymagic.com

-August 1st State College, PA/contact John Blake @ 814.359.8374

-August 12th St. Louis,MO/Lecturing the night before Midwest Magic
Jubilee/Contact Blake Douglass @ 314-452-5383

-August 13-15 St. Louis, MO/Dealer @ Midwest Magic Jubilee/ http://www.mmjubilee.com

-September 13th Hollywood, Ca./lecture @ The Magic Castle/ http://www.magiccastle.com

-September 14th-20th Hollywood,Ca./Performing@The Magic Castle/ http://www.magiccastle.com

-October 2-3rd/Dealing and running my mouth @ Carolina Close Up
Convention/ http://www.tricsconvention.com

-October 11th Rockville,MD/Lecturing @ Barrys MagicShop/ http://www.barrysmagicshop.com

-November 1st Bensalem, PA/Performer, Lecturer, Dealer @ Bob Little Super Sunday/
http://www.boblittlessupersunday.com

-January 15th-17th Colombia, South Carolina/Lecturer, Performer, Dealer @ South Carolina Association of Magicians(SCAM)/ http://www.scamcon.org

I am looking forward to seeing you at Denny's on the 25th.

George P

Just got back from the Chesapeake lecture, which, as expected, was terrific. Eric fried everyone with his various coin and card effects, and his handling of a Henry Evans rising card effect (which is a bombproof, visual effect that happens in the spectator's hands). Pretty much every effect could be described as a highlight, and most seem to be within the reach of any dedicated magii who is willing to practice (the Ishkabible Sandwich and Elevator Cut will require some serious practice, and the latter will be more difficult for people with small hands or short thumbs).

The thing I love about Jones' magic and routining is his ability to strip away any awkward moves or unnecessarily complicated sleights, leaving spectators with powerful, visual, highly magical effects that are easy to follow, and therefore to appreciate. Eric seems to share Vernon's view that the effect is everything, and that the method should be as simple as possible, but no simpler. His presentations convey a sense of fun and humor - there were several funny bits and gags that had everyone taking notes.

I especially wanted to see his demonstration and handling tips for Fire Coins Relit and the Oxyclean routine. Not disappointed there in the least - Eric went into extreme detail on the handlings, covering key moves multiple times at different speeds and angles. He also covered different versions of a highly visual coins across, including one where the coins transport between the hand of the magician and the spectator, without the magician touching or coming near the spectator during a key vanish in the spectator's hand (this requires some intestinal fortitude). There were other coin routines and sleights, a great swirl production of four kings, a great spinning production of a single card from the deck, etc.

At all times, Eric made sure that everyone at the lecture "got it," and wouldn't move on until all questions were answered. He is definitely a gentleman in the classic sense, and possesses an undefinable poise and charisma in performance that greatly enhance the entertainment value of his magic. In addition, he took a personal interest in everyone attending the lecture, and made a point of shaking hands and speaking with everyone.

Even if you've read Eric's lecture notes already, watched his videos and read the write-ups in Antinomy Magazine, you'll come away from this lecture with a much deeper appreciation and understanding of his work and the thinking behind it.

Tomorrow's the workshop, which will be a hands-on lesson in executing many of the ideas and sleights covered in the lecture, plus a new "Twisting" effect he will market soon. Two demos this evening of the new twisting effect, with two different uses and handlings, pretty much left everyone amazed and shaking their heads. As with Eric's coin magic, the twisting effect removes sleights and covers that made some previous versions look fishy.

So don't miss this lecture, if you have the opportunity to go.

Almost forgot, Eric also covered some great ideas for the karate coin effect that will be included (among other effects) on his DVD project slated to be released as early as September through Kozmo Magic.

Sounds like a great lecture. Eric, if you read this, any chance this lecture will come to NYC?

I was contacted about a week ago about the possibility of lecturing for the Long Island Mystics in November, but haven't heard anything back. If you would like more information about my lecture or workshop to pass on to your group, please PM me with your email, and I would be happy to send my lecture and a workshop flyer.

On my way to Aberdeen, Maryland for Martini Grams' Funarama!!!

Hope to see YOU there!!!

Eric

I've had the pleasure to see Eric lecture several times and he always teaches the coolest stuff.

Some day, I want to be him. Seriously.

Geoff: I know that Eric is good but I look forward to hearing you lecture in
October at Carolina Close Up Convention in Charlotte, NC. and seeing Eric there too. See you then.

Helen Pettit
Columbia, South Carolina

Eric and Geoff are both great magicians and illusionists! I have seen them both live.

I love Goeoff's radio trick and coin on the leg .. and Eric
is absolutely fantastic with coin manipulation. I have seen Geoff's lecture but someday would definitely like to see Eric's lecture.

- Steve

Hey guys!!!

I'm heading now to Baltimore Maryland for tomorrows activities at Denny and Lee's brand new Magic Studio on Yellow Brick Road.

Just a quick reminder that My "It's Not As Hard As It Looks" Workshop will take place tomorrow at around 3:00pm tomorrow afternoon. This may be your only chance to get "the real work" on my new effect Twizted. I'm giving this gimmick away for FREE to all attendees of this workshop, but it's limited to only 15 spots. The workshop will run about 2.5 hrs and costs $25. Here's a quick demo:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOqA9zOCK5Q


Around 7pm, I'll be offering my lecture covering material that has been featured in Reel Magic Magazine, Antinomy Magazine, My lecture notes, My DVD Mirage Et Trois and will include some of the magic featured on my upcoming DVD set An Extension of Me. This lecture will run about 2.5 hours and only costs $20.

Give Denny a call @ 410-686-3914 to reserve your seat. See you tomorrow!!!!

I'll be attending both and am looking forward to it.

George

I keep watching this thread in hopes they will get you to Arizona, that is about as close to me as you seem to be traveling, I'd definitely make the trip for it. And if any of you have never seen Eric lecture you are missing a great one. The first lecture I went to that he gave blew me away! This guy is not only a good magician he gives a knock out lecture.

Just got back from Denny's the workshop and lecture were great. Lots of ideas for both the coin and card worker. If you get a chance I highly recommend attending the workshop. Eric in both the lecture and workshop gives you the attention you need to get the effects done right. It was worth every penny.

Thanks Eric.

George Patrick