I enjoyed Roberto Giobbi's, really really good for beginners too.

I really enjoyed Peter Samelson's lecture.

... when Peter Samuelson got someone’s mother out of the audience who was CLEARLY not a magician or interested in it other than being there to support her son and got her up to assist in a trick then that’s fine. But having her then sit next to him at the table for a marathon THREE HOUR LECTURE when she was clearly totally uncomfortable is one of the most clueless things I’ve ever seen at a magic lecture.

Pop Haydn's Live Lecture is the Cool Box sale at Penguin today for $15.00. Grab it.

Echoing the recommendations for David Williamson's lecture. If you're reading this thread and you haven't seen it, just buy it, he is amazing and it will elevate your magic. I also loved Dani DaOrtiz lectures, although I haven't seen his act lecture yet.

I learned to faro shuffle a number of years ago and wondered the other night why I never got Paul Gertner's "Unshuffled". Currently, all that seems available is the Kicker (which also teaches you 'Unshuffled,' so I believe), which I didn't really want. So decided to spend $6 less and get Paul's Penguin Live Lecture. Overall, the lecture wasn't high on my list (just due to personal preferences, YMMV), but "Unshuffled" is (to me) fantastic, and Paul gives a lot of great advice on the business end of magic (dealing & maintaining relationships with clients, etc...).

The Lonnie Chevrie lecture was superb. The effects are stunning yet fairly simple to perform, wide ranging and well taught. It is clear he is a long time working pro and he generously passed on his repertoire.

I really enjoyed Ryan Schlutz's lecture. All very approachable routines, in fact I used 2 of them for a show last year, and there are more I want to try out.

What is better brown shoes or boots? (Just a German saying.)

Any favorites from the last couple of years? I haven’t had my subscription for a bit and would like to hear of any recent standouts.

If you like hard-hitting, and entertaining magic with cards, then you could do worse:

$20 if you buy it from me.



https://www.penguinmagic.com/p/7993

Considered by many to be one of their favorite penguin videos!

Joe Diamond!

I really enjoyed the Ian Rowland lecture.

The recently released Bill Abbott Live lecture

These aren’t new, but while I’m here...this is a handful that come to mind:

Rafael Benatar - His double and top change work is wonderful. Also seems like a genuinely wonderful guy.
David Williamson - Required watching, no stone left unturned. Powerful magic and theory from start to finish.
Tom Stone - Extremely valuable misdirection advice in here. Take notes.
David Ben - His magic is refreshing and his passion is contagious.
Steve Valentine - Very enjoyable to watch and learn from. He references a lot of the classic texts and creates strong routines around simple effects. Good advice on performing and technical touches.
Tom Mullica - R.I.P. He is a joy to watch and there is very strong magic in here.
John Carney - One of the best alive.

The Paul Voodini lecture was fantastic! He shared some hilarious anecdotes and great advice.

David Williamson was not a lecture, it was a religious experience. It was perfect in every way.

It really depends on your magic style and audience. As a children's entertainer and a DIY crafty magician who avoids card tricks, my list is from lectures a decade ago. and they as follow:

David Kay: Lots of children's theory, also a funny lecture. I was rolling when the masked magician revealed the coloring book.
Wato Aldo: Older lecture, but I used a lot of the ideas in it.
Dan Sperry: Has some original children's gags and tricks with birds.
David Williamson: A lot of important lessons and theory. The moving ball principle in cups and balls is essential. He pointed out things that should be common, like looking at the wand before doing the false transfer and picking the wand. Tom Stone's lecture expands more on this, but Williamson's lecture is super entertaining.
Carisa Hendrix: No offense to anyone, but I think she is the smartest magician alive. You get to see her children's show as well.
Kevin James: His lecture and creativity, amazing.
Scott Alexander: All of his lectures have greatly benefited me.
Dan Harlan: His first and 2nd lecture had a lot of good material.
Lonnie Chevrie: Excellent.
Chris Randall: Best bill in lemon routine.
Devin Knight: Gave away so much, and his thinking process is different.
Joe Monti: Funny gags, and I'm using his "What's Next" routine.
Dan Garrett and Bizzaro: Both were good.
Charlie Frye, Rocco Silano, and John Born: Super entertaining. You forget you are watching a lecture and just enjoy the ride. Rocco gave away so much.
Greg Wilson: In my opinion, had the worst lectures. I did not see any of his selling trick in the lectures, all tricks from library children books, but because he had the longest lecture, you get a lot of magic .
hope this list helps

Forgot to mention the best of card gimmick magic:
Mickael Chatelain. He also teaches how and what material to use to gaff cards. His magic is incredibly strong and original. A genius worth watching.