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Penguin Live Online LecturesPeter SamelsonSmall Changes make a Big DifferenceMarch 9th, 2014Product DescriptionWho is he?Christened the “soft-spoken conceptualist of sorcery” by the New York Times, Peter Samelson has performed atop the Great Wall of China, in the jungles of Bali and the universities of Tokyo, He has performed for Mexican peasants, and Grand Prix race car drivers on the World Cruise of the Queen Elizabeth II. He has entertained Princess Stephanie of Monaco, the jet-set of Paris and the fishermen mending their nets on the beaches of Cartagena. From Kenya to the Magic Castle, from television to trade shows, college campuses to commercials, the New York stage, night clubs and celebrity events, Peter Samelson has distinguished himself not only as a magician, but as an artist. Peter performs and lectures at colleges, universities, and Theater and Performing Arts festivals. Peter has staged two one-man Off-Broadway shows; “The Magician” and “PaperWork.” He also performs and designs for television, film and theater including: “What About Bob,” “Whispers in the Dark,” for Kraft Salad Dressing, host on a syndicated 13 part series on Magic, CNN’s “Sonya Live!”, Mabou Mines, The Bermuda Theater Festival, the new musical “Houdini” and the PBS Special, “The Art of Magic.”What will he teach?Everything in Theatrical Close-Up will be performed and most of it explained. All the presentations will be discussed… including: Cigarette and ThimbleMat and ThimbleSponge Ball SnacksIn the Hand-OffShoelace with spectator’s ringMimetic Slo-MoA slow motion coin vanishRing of TruthRing and rope routineNew York TranspoSpectator’s selected card ends up as the only blue-backed card in a red-backed deck. This signed red-backed card changes places with the performers signed card while both are under the performer’s hands. The performer’s and spectator’s signatures switch places on the selected cards .There will also be work on a Ring Flite ending to the two previous Ring & Rope routines with a segment on how to handle and use the Richard Sanders AnyRing, and an ending using the Nick Einhorn Nest of Wallets for two different situations – walk around and formal…Also, there will be performance and teaching of the Larry Jennings Cup Routine and Slydini’s Coins Through Table to talk about emotional justification…Peter will explain some theatrical techniques and scripting concepts supported by performances of Body Snatchers, and his presentations of the Gypsy Thread and Snowstorm routines.And, perhaps, we’ll convince him to perform Smoke – his magnificent routine (set to music) with coins, smoke, and a wine glass.Plus, there are certain to be some other surprises!# Release Date: March 9th, 2014# Running Time: 4:05:21# Publisher: Penguin Magic# Retail Price: $29.95# More Information: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4055ReviewsKevin James  wrote:Peter Samelson in my mind is exactly what all magicians should strive to be. He is clever, inventive and has a keen sense of how to make an audience care. I am proud to call him a personal inspiration and a friend. No matter who you are, you will benefit from listening to him.Bill Abbott  wrote:I’ve had the pleasure of producing several projects with Peter Samelson and have seen him perform his signature routines at least a dozen times in studio and in front of live audiences and his performances always move me – and I can’t tell you the last time any magic performance or performer has ever done that.Michael “Six” Muldoon  wrote:Peter raises our art form to new levels. He has an incredible ability to not only leave his audiences in awe, but to emotionally connect with them in ways I never knew were possible.Max Maven  wrote:Peter Samelson understands how to amaze. His depth of thought and attention to detail are blended with beauty and whimsy — a great combination!Click Here for a list of all the Penguin Lectures in elib!If you liked this product support the authors and buy it!