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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
PENGUIN LIVE :: LEWIS LE VAL
“Lé Val is a unique talent who combines his skill in sleight of hand with an inspired understanding of the human mind. In the decade I’ve known LLV, he’s travelled the world creating and performing some of the most impactful mentalism on stage, in close up environments and on his highly successful television show ‘Mind Control Freaks.’ In his first Penguin Live Lecture, he will be sharing some of the secrets that people have been avidly waiting for and I’ve no doubt that every performer and curious individual will get far more than their money’s worth.” – Dee Christopher “I have never thought of Lewis Le Val as a magician nor mentalist. His approach, attitude and execution of his craft, solidify him as a pure artist of his very own art form. I’m one of his biggest fans.” – Daniel Madison “Lewis’ thought process is one we should all be envious of. His ideas are fresh and the way he executes them is flawless. His style and choice of premise is always interesting and outside the box, and every time we sit and jam I leave feeling inspired. He’s a legend.” – Peter Turner “Lewis is an EXPERT in the art of mentalism.” – Phil Star Who is he? Lewis Le Val is a full time mentalist and hypnotist originally from the UK. He began practicing magic at the age of 5, and at the age of 6 he made his first ever TV appearance. He performed street and close up magic until his teenage years, and then his focus turned to mentalism and hypnosis. From the producers of Derren Brown’s TV specials, Le Val stars in Discovery Channel’s “The Mind Control Freaks”, where in each episode he creatively demonstrates the use of hypnosis to startling effect. The series has been shown in over 224 countries and territories worldwide. He has also appeared in numerous other television shows broadcast on BBC Three, E4 and ITV. Le Val ignites fires in the hearts and minds of all who experience his performances. A talent which stems from over ten years of experience, practice and study, along with a natural charm and ability to inspire and create wonder. The creative methods behind his work have found their way into the repertoires of thousands of performers worldwide through his magic and mentalism releases in the past few years. Le Val’s style has been shaped by a decade of performing close up and walk around mentalism and hypnosis in numerous venues in the Mediterranean, dealing with loud music, louder tourists, extreme heat and minimal props. He will teach you a handful of effects from his working sets, how to apply real suggestion to your acts, and plenty tips and advice on performing, character, bringing mentalism to life, the psychology of an audience and more! He will also share his philosophy on magic and mentalism, along with some tips for performing on television. What will he teach? The Introduction Of Intuition A self working technique to find the most suggestible members of an audience. I Create As I Speak How to apply real suggestion in performances. Da Vinci and The Wanderer A demonstration of how some simple sleights and principles can be used to astonishing effect in mentalism. Serial Sneak A borrowed bill is folded three times by its owner, which is then handed to the performer behind his back. Audience members are invited to stand behind the performer to keep an eye on the bill and ensure no switches, unfolding or ‘funny business’ takes place. Surrounded, the performer then reveals the exact serial number of the bill, which is then instantly taken and confirmed by an audience member. The Gypsy The presentation from the show, which includes The Reader and The Witch in its methods. The Reader Anyone can write anything on the back of one of your business cards, then mix it amongst more cards on the table, all while your back is turned. Not only can you locate the card which contains the information, without touching anything, you can also reveal the information in the cleanest possible way. Another technique with endless possibilities! You will need no more than some business cards and a pen. If you liked AOK, you will love this. Le Val will also show you a method and handling for performing this with your eyes taped shut! The Witch A powerful, self working and propless technique that you can use anytime, anywhere to enhance your performances. This technique has been used for hundreds of years to convince people they can ‘feel’ proof of the paranormal. Pack Of Wolves When a performer finds a spectator’s card, they are often asked, “How did you do it?” Pack Of Wolves is Le Val’s devastatingly clever, visual response to this question. Using a borrowed, shuffled deck, you intuitively locate a spectator’s card, and without touching anything, reveal the card itself. Includes two different handlings. The Wish A selected member of the audience is invited to make a private, personal and genuine wish for somebody close to them who truly needs it. No details are spoken out loud, yet the performer can ‘feel’ the wish, and whispers it into the ear of the person who made it. As a thank you, this person is given a mysterious gift to take home with them. This routine is beautiful, powerful and often emotionally moving. The method also includes numerous handlings, utility moves and concepts that can be used for other effects. Advice on: Performance Presentation Story Telling Character Sleights For Mentalists Philosophy http://p3magictheater.com/penguin-live-lewis-le-val/ |
takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Can't find anything on Penguin about this?
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The Duster Inner circle 1693 Posts |
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On Oct 21, 2017, takeachance wrote: Yeah - obviously the link for the recording works I guess it isn't on the site yet, if it's recorded Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 - does that mean it goes out 'live' on the Sunday after [?] Or do they 'stock pile' the lectures [?] and it goes out a few weeks later |
The Duster Inner circle 1693 Posts |
John Carey said this about his:
So it looks like my Penguin Live lecture will air in about 4 weeks or so! So I guess some are recorded a month or more in advance? And until they have a fixed release date are not listed on the penguin shop site |
takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Thanks
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Jerskin Inner circle 2497 Posts |
I look forward to this
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
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takeachance Inner circle 3764 Posts |
Thanks
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BCE Loyal user 280 Posts |
Excellent lecture. How refreshing to see a mentalist who isn't so nonchalant about collecting spectator's personal information for entertainment purposes. This is how it's done.
Really wasn't crazy about the first two effects, but that's ok - it's still A-grade material. And for those who don't know what he meant about putting coins over someone's eyes to 'pay the ferryman' -- that's a scene in the Tim Burton movie "From Hell." Highly recommended. |
JoelDickinson Inner circle UK 1578 Posts |
Any more reviews on this? it looks like a good lecture from what I am reading and seeing in the trailer. Any more thoughts?
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DeeChristopherMagic Special user 675 Posts |
I'm a bit biased, but I loved the lecture - There's a load of really strong methods, but what I loved the most were the presentational hooks and routines.
It's also great to see Lewis working a crowd, rather than just close up. His routines, while using props that fit in your pocket, really fill the stage in that parlour situation!
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WitchDocChris Inner circle York, PA 2614 Posts |
I have every intention of picking this up just to hear his thoughts and presentations, but it will have to wait for bills to be handled first.
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
There are still no reviews posted on Penguin for this lecture, which is really odd two weeks after the lecture was made available. Surely some who bought it posted their reviews on the Penguin site?
I loved AOK, and am hoping to hear good things about Lewis' lecture...but am holding out for more reviews from verified buyers. |
Last Laugh Inner circle Grass Valley, California 3498 Posts |
=I generally enjoyed it. He has a good approach to presentations and storytelling within a mentalism performance. The first bit is on hypnosis (not very long, but maybe 15-20 minutes IIRC). The rest is mentalism.
Method wise, everything is very simple and practical, though I doubt you (Stunninger) would find anything that you hadn't already discovered or learned elsewhere. I was just a tad disappointed with the methods - AOK is such a perfect piece of choreography, I was hoping for more like it. Instead it's mostly along the lines of basic card moves applied to business cards. Definitely practical, workable stuff - don't get me wrong. Nonetheless, I found his presentations very good and he is skilled at creating theater around his effects. Also, he generally seems like a pleasant guy and I get the sense that he's good at connecting with audiences.
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Stunninger Inner circle 2819 Posts |
Last Laugh, thanks very much for your review.
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Tim Cavendish Inner circle 1404 Posts |
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On Nov 27, 2017, BCE wrote: Coin for the ferryman goes back a little further than Tim Burton... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon_(mythology) |
Exitmat Special user 641 Posts |
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On Dec 12, 2017, Tim Cavendish wrote: It also wasn't a Tim Burton movie LOL Awesome lecture btw. |
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