• 11 years ago
Available from http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk
Jon Armstrong has made a living with his quick wit and a deck of cards for most of his life and the material in his exciting new DVD series is right out of his working repertoire. Learn how to turn boring card tricks into entertaining card magic
Jon Armstrong has performed for some of the worlds most prestigious audiences in over 30 countries worldwide. Growing up in Orlando Florida Jon became fascinated by the magic he saw in the theme parks around him and dreamed of one day having his own show. This dream came true when Disney asked him to bring his act to Epcot and he became the resident magician at Walt Disney World at the age of 20. Las Vegas was next as Jon became a recurring headliner at Caesars Magical Empire. It was also during this time that he started touring around the world as both a performer and lecturer.
Jon now resides in Los Angeles and is a frequent performer at the world famous Magic Castle. His television appearances include AampEs Magic Castle After Dark and USAs Ready For The Weekend. Hes also worked as a television consultant on such shows as CSINY Las Vegas The Wizards of Weverly Place2 0 and is currently a magic advisor on the hit CBS show The Mentalist. Within the magic community Jons been featured in MAGIC The Linking Ring and M-U-M. He also appeared on the cover of the December 2004 Genii in an issue dedicated to his magic. In April 2007 following two years of nominations Jon was named Close-Up Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts.
volume 2
The 10 000 Card Test Plus - Annemanns classic effect taken to an entirely different level as two cards - one selected but not even looked at and the other just merely thought of - are divined by the performer. Jon has used this as a show closer
My Opening Act - Jons bread and butter opener featuring a medley of effects that prepare the audience for the miracles to come during the rest of the show.
Hoffs Glasses - A sel