Bring Your Magic to a Higher Level with the
Winner of $10,000 Las Vegas Sleight of Hand Challenge

Paul Gertner is recognized by his peers as one of the finest sleight-of-hand magicians in the world today, his first place awards in international competitions in Las Vegas, Madrid and Miami confirms this status. Even David Copperfield has called upon Paul to consult on his TV specials. His original routines, the Cups & Balls with Steel Ball Bearings & the Ring on the Hourglass, have become classics of magic - leaving experts totally amazed. He is also an author of one of the fastest selling books in magic history, “Paul Gertner: Steel & Silver,” which has also been released on DVD in a four-volume set. Paul’s original close-up magic has won First Place awards at every major magic competition including FISM, The IBM, The SAM and he was the winner of the first Siegfried & Roy Gold Lion Award for close-up magic at the $10,000 Las Vegas Desert Magic Seminar Sleight-of-Hand Challenge.

In the world of business, Paul has performed for more than 500 corporations in more than 20 different countries and has made a living as a performer and speaker in the corporate market for more than 30 years. He has lectured at MIT, consulted with corporations and theaters and has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal… twice.

In the world of entertainment, Paul became a frequent guest on The Tonight Show and was also a personal magic teacher to the late Johnny Carson. Paul has appeared on NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic, HBO, That’s Incredible! And yes… even Mister Rogers Neighborhood. In 1998, he wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed one-man theatrical production “Paul Gertner-Ten Fingers.” This one-man show became the fastest selling play in City Theater’s history. Paul was also invited as a featured performer at the Presidential Inauguration of President George W. Bush

Paul’s lecture will have you taking a second look at the magic that you have purchased, played around with and then placed back on the shelf. As Paul explains: “There are many ingenious props and devices that have been invented by some of the most brilliant minds in magic, but all too often magicians stop thinking as soon as they open the box. They assume all the thinking has been done for them, but that is NOT the case. In this lecture we take a look beyond the “original instructions” and discover that any good magic effect has more potential than most of us see at first glance, if you add your own unique touch!” By sharing a number of his favorite marketed items, including some you probably already own, Paul demonstrates that with a little creativity you can breathe new life into an existing effect, bringing it and your magic to a higher performance level. The selected effects include some that Paul has used to deliver business-marketing messages at both trade shows and sales meetings around the world including a few unpublished routines from Paul’s corporate working repertoire. As a special bonus, Paul will perform an opening Close-Up Show which includes a performance of his classic routines, including The Cups & Steel Balls, Unshuffled & That’s Ridiculous which have been featured on television shows like The Tonight Show, NBC’s World’s Greatest Magic & HBO. Paul also takes questions on any subject and will share his 30+ years of experience in the area corporate magic and trade shows, which is where he has made his living since he was 19 years old.

Do not miss this great opportunity to learn from one of Today’s Real Performers in the Real World.
Paul Gertner will be San Francisco for one night only.
DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!!!