JOSHUA JAY Talk About Tricks Lecture Wednesday, March 5, 2008 7:30 p.m. - Doors open 7:00 p.m. Tickets in Advance (by Friday, February 29, 2008) $25.00 Misdirections Magic Club Members $30.00 General $35.00 at the Door Miraloma Park Improvement Club 350 O'Shaughnessy Boulevard San Francisco. California Free Parking Contact Misdirections Magic Shop for more information.

As Seen on Discovery Channel 's Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic

One of magic's most eclectic and accomplished rising stars, Joshua Jay has a purpose: to show people that things aren't always as they seem. And that's important, because seeing things differently is where fascination, inspiration and hope come from. Through his performances, blending sleight of hand, psychology and wit … through his photography, film and art … through his writing, lecturing and innovation … Joshua Jay challenges you to challenge your perceptions, because the secret is right in front of you!

He has performed and lectured in over 40 countries and has been seen on Discovery Channel 's “Grand Illusions: The Story of Magic” & FOX's “Lance Burton's Young Magician's Showcase.” He has won First Place in The World Magic Seminar, Columbus Magic Fest, Tannen's International Magician's Competition and twice at the International Battle of Magicians and was the youngest magician to ever attend Fechter's Magic Invitational. Not only is he the monthly trick editor for the largest independent magazine for magicians, “Magic,” but he is also a critically acclaimed author. At the age of only 25, he has written five bestselling books on magic: “Magic Atlas” (published in five languages), “Sleight of Hand & A Twist of Fate,” “Destroyers-The Superlative Magic of Troy Hooser,” “Session-The Magic of Joel Givens,” “FiveFortySeven” and has produced a series of top-selling instructional DVDs: “Talk About Tricks” and “Close Up, Up Close.”

Joshua Jay's Talk About Tricks Lecture will teach effects using borrowed bills, a remote control , pocket change, cards, coins and impromptu objects. There will be close-up magic, stand-up magic and even mentalism! Several items will be work-shopped during the lecture, and everyone will be encouraged to fold bills and learn card sleights. He will teach you how to be creative with your magic, how to think about your magic and why we do magic!

LEARN FROM ONE OF THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE MAGICIANS IN THE WORLD!
JOSHUA JAY WILL BE IN SAN FRANCISCO FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY!!!

“Joshua Jay is one of America's finest young magicians.”- Richard Kaufman

"I've known the best magicians for the past 50 years; Joshua Jay is certainly near the top of the list." - Harry Lorayne

“Joshua Jay is the most accomplished young artist to come along in many years.”- Roger Klause

“Joshua is talented, creative…I foresee great things for him.”- Michael Close

“He scares me because he is so good.”- Lennart Green

“Josh Jay is a bright new rising star in the world of magic.”- Simon Lovell

“His material is creative & refreshing.”- Aldo Colombini

“He is one of our future magic stars.”- Jon Racherbaumer

“Joshua is a young lad who thinks, is original, and very creative.”- Allen Ackerman

“A world class magician-in-the-making.”- Tom Mullica

“This kid is going places.”- Lance Burton