Card magic is the most popular form of magic, and it’s easy to see why. It involves a variety of techniques, from sleight-of-hand to basic human psychology, and a great magician can dazzle and delight spectators young and old.
With the help of professional magician Rich Ferguson, you’ll learn some tricks that are guaranteed to amaze and impress your audience.
Rich Ferguson has featured on major TV networks across the US and internationally, including NBC’s Ellen DeGeneres show. A seasoned and highly respected magician, with a huge social media following, Rich has produced numerous magic DVDs, media content and tutorials, as well as performing his tricks for some of the world's A-list celebrities and corporations.
These are the types of tricks you can do anywhere- all you need is a pack of cards and the skills and techniques you’ll learn in this course.
Our course includes videos, written lessons, and exams. This gives you a well-rounded introduction to magic- however you like to learn.
Requisitos
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: An Introduction To Card Magic
- The History of Card Magic
- The Psychology of Card Magic
- Pick a Card
- The Tenkai Palm
- Fanning the Cards
Module 2: Mastering Basic Card Magic Tricks
- Simple Card Forcing
- The Cutting Force
- The Hindu Shuffle
- Performance Tips and Tricks
Module 3: Learning An Ambitious Card Magic Routine
- Starting the trick
- Jumping the card
- Signing the card
- Learning the tilt
- Using the double-lift
- Executing a snap change
- Switching the cards
- Finishing the trick
Module 4: Professional Card Tricks
- Setting up the Shuffleboard trick
- How to do the Shuffleboard trick
- The False Shuffle
- The Zarrow Shuffle
- How to do the Triumph Trick
Module 5: Bringing It All Together
- The Pharaoh Shuffle
- Sixes and Sevens
- Aces Any Time
- Wrapping up
Who is this course for?
- Anyone of any age with an interest in magic! This is a perfect first dip into the wonderful work of tricks
- Magicians out of practice looking for a refresher
Posibilidades de carrera
This course could be your first step towards a career as a magician! You could also use it to break the ice at corporate events, job functions, or other times where it might be nice to stand out of the crowd. Magic can add a little sparkle to any event – and make you more memorable!
Deberás completar cada módulo en su totalidad y responder a los exámenes al final de cada módulo del curso. Si tu tasa de aprobación supera el 55% en cada examen, estarás calificado para acceder a un certificado de consecución u otras opciones de acreditación para reconocer tu éxito.
La mayoría de nuestros cursos te otorgarán créditos a través de Educación Continua (CE) / Desarrollo Profesional Continuo (CPD). Los puntos CE/CPD son aceptados y reconocidos por entidades profesionales e instituciones académicas en Estados Unidos e internacionalmente.
Además, todos nuestros cursos están acreditados por el Consejo Internacional de Estándares Educativos en Línea (www.icoes.org) y la Asociación Internacional de Colegios de Carrera Privada (www.iapcc.org). Al completar con éxito un curso, los estudiantes pueden optar a adquirir un certificado ICOES que reconoce el éxito mediante esta institución externa.
Rich Ferguson
Expertise: Magic
Rich Ferguson has been featured on major TV networks across the US and internationally, including NBC’s Ellen DeGeneres show. A seasoned and highly respected magician with a huge social media following, Rich has produced numerous magic DVDs, media content and tutorials, and has performed his tricks for some of the world’s A-list celebrities and corporations.
Card magic is the most popular form of magic, and it’s easy to see why. It involves a variety of techniques, from sleight-of-hand to basic human psychology, and a great magician can dazzle and delight spectators young and old.
With the help of professional magician Rich Ferguson, you’ll learn some tricks that are guaranteed to amaze and impress your audience.
Rich Ferguson has featured on major TV networks across the US and internationally, including NBC’s Ellen DeGeneres show. A seasoned and highly respected magician, with a huge social media following, Rich has produced numerous magic DVDs, media content and tutorials, as well as performing his tricks for some of the world's A-list celebrities and corporations.
These are the types of tricks you can do anywhere- all you need is a pack of cards and the skills and techniques you’ll learn in this course.
Our course includes videos, written lessons, and exams. This gives you a well-rounded introduction to magic- however you like to learn.
Requisitos
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Module 1: An Introduction To Card Magic
- The History of Card Magic
- The Psychology of Card Magic
- Pick a Card
- The Tenkai Palm
- Fanning the Cards
Module 2: Mastering Basic Card Magic Tricks
- Simple Card Forcing
- The Cutting Force
- The Hindu Shuffle
- Performance Tips and Tricks
Module 3: Learning An Ambitious Card Magic Routine
- Starting the trick
- Jumping the card
- Signing the card
- Learning the tilt
- Using the double-lift
- Executing a snap change
- Switching the cards
- Finishing the trick
Module 4: Professional Card Tricks
- Setting up the Shuffleboard trick
- How to do the Shuffleboard trick
- The False Shuffle
- The Zarrow Shuffle
- How to do the Triumph Trick
Module 5: Bringing It All Together
- The Pharaoh Shuffle
- Sixes and Sevens
- Aces Any Time
- Wrapping up
Who is this course for?
- Anyone of any age with an interest in magic! This is a perfect first dip into the wonderful work of tricks
- Magicians out of practice looking for a refresher
Posibilidades de carrera
This course could be your first step towards a career as a magician! You could also use it to break the ice at corporate events, job functions, or other times where it might be nice to stand out of the crowd. Magic can add a little sparkle to any event – and make you more memorable!
Rich Ferguson
Expertise: Magic
Rich Ferguson has been featured on major TV networks across the US and internationally, including NBC’s Ellen DeGeneres show. A seasoned and highly respected magician with a huge social media following, Rich has produced numerous magic DVDs, media content and tutorials, and has performed his tricks for some of the world’s A-list celebrities and corporations.