Blackpool Lecture Notes
Created by: Peter Turner
Peter Turner's Blackpool Lecture Notes is a comprehensive collection of mentalism and magic routines, originally presented at the Blackpool Magic Convention. This 57-page set includes essays on macro versus micro magic and mentalism, alongside a variety of effects such as the 21 Card Trick, Drawing Duplication, and Book of the Fallen. Designed for magicians who perform for audiences, these notes are ideal for those looking to enhance their performance with minimal props and angle-proof routines.
Key features
- 57 pages of content including essays and routines
- Focuses on mentalism and macro versus micro magic
- Includes effects like the 21 Card Trick and Drawing Duplication
- Minimal prop requirements
- Angle-proof performances
- Suitable for close-up, parlor, and stage magic
Pros
- Easy to perform routines
- Well-written and thoroughly explained effects
- Hard-hitting and foolproof performances
- Includes what is considered the best drawing duplication routine
- Minimal carrying capacity required
Cons
- No new material for those already familiar with Peter Turner's work
- Some routines require preparation for larger audiences
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Blackpool Lecture Notes by Peter Turner - Mentalism Review
The video dives into Peter Turner's Blackpool Lecture Notes, a 57-page collection featuring essays on macro versus micro magic and mentalism, plus effects such as the 21 Card Trick, Drawing Duplication, and Book of the Fallen. The reviewer notes that while all the material has appeared in Turner's past works, the routines are praised for their simplicity, minimal prop requirements, and angle-proof performance. Highlighting the drawing duplication as exceptional for big crowds, the review suggests the notes are a solid choice for magicians unfamiliar with Turner's repertoire, rating it an 8 out of 10 for its quality and practicality.
Takeaways:
- The lecture notes contain 57 pages of material, including essays and several effects.
- None of the effects are new; they have been published in Turner's previous works.
- The routines are easy to perform, requiring minimal props and being angle-proof.
- The drawing duplication routine is highlighted as the best of its kind, suitable for large audiences.
- The reviewer recommends the lecture notes for those unfamiliar with Turner's work, giving it an 8 out of 10.