Magic Masters Confidential: Javi Benitez Part 2

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here – today is the day! Prepare to be absolutely spellbound and astonished by the jaw-dropping magic of acclaimed Spanish magician Javi Benitez. Javi left Penn & Teller completely stunned on their hit show Fool Us with his incredible sleight of hand techniques and breathtaking illusions. His performances showcase meticulous skill and nuanced artistry that will leave you questioning reality.

In this exclusive lecture, Javi will be revealing the secrets behind some of his most legendary tricks and illusions. You’ll gain insight into the years of practice and dedication required to reach Javi’s level of mastery. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the best magicians in the world today. Javi will break down his methods step-by-step so you can incorporate them into your own magic routines. Also, He teaches us a clever Cards Across plot that you will love to do!

Timestamps by James Marshall
## Magic Masters: Javi Benitez Part 2 2023-08-19 ##
0:00:34 – intro
0:02:04 – performance of cards to pocket
0:09:06 – comments
0:13:22 – structure of routine
0:27:06 – about magic as a language or character in a play
0:29:18 – on 3-card display & evocative hooks
0:34:06 – explanation of cards to pocket setup
0:41:35 – explanation of cards to pocket Part 1
0:42:20 – explanation of cards to pocket Part 2
0:50:30 – explanation of cards to pocket Part 3
0:52:33 – explanation of cards to pocket Part 4
0:56:33 – discussion of cards to pocket
1:08:15 – discussion on Spanish style of magic
1:11:12 – on very short routines
1:13:35 – video performance orange to juice and discussion
1:18:50 – video performance meat vanish from sandwich and comments
1:23:40 – on ideas behind tricks
1:26:12 – video performance eating via ear and comments
1:29:08 – video performance slow & fast ball float/move
1:39:00 – on making tricks your own
1:43:00 – Q&A section
1:48:58 – about workshop #1 and performance of trick to be taught
1:53:47 – Q&A section
2:09:04 – closing