Aaron Fisher – Pathways to Mastery

Aaron Fisher is a highly respected magician and teacher. in these videos he teaches: The Overhand Shuffle Control is the first lesson in my Pathways to Mastery series, and the foundation on which the rest of the series, and almost all magic tricks, are built. In this 55 minute download, I’ll show you how to keep track of and magically reveal a chosen and returned card all while appearing to just shuffle the deck.Essential ForcesEssential Forces and Handling will provide you with an arsenal of essential techniques you’ll use virtually every time you perform magic. You’ll discover why the precise methods you use for the spread, the riffle and dribble have such an important impact on the overall effect of your magic. And more important, you’ll find out how paying special attention to these skills now – plays an essential role in your eventual ascension to master level card work.SwitchesFundamental Switching and Construction shows you how to switch cards right before the nose of your audience, using fundamental, profound techniques of attention management. You’ll find out how your powers of controlling, forcing and switching cards can create a variety of clear, powerful effects – to the amazement of your audiences.ReversesAstounding Reverses accomplish powerful methods and astonishing effects. Secret reverses can do anything, from forcing cards to switching one packet for another. You’ll be trained in the very best methods for mastering the essential reverses. You’ll also discover the ultra important technique of ‘blocking’, a practice which will allow you to take techniques from the practice room, to confident live performance in record time — and acheive superior results.Double LiftsDouble Lifts and Turnovers reveals revolutionary techniques that will allow you to quickly master the most popular, least understood sleights in magic. Through a series of simple exercises, you’ll not only master the many smaller skills a seamless turnover requires, you’ll gain the confidence to execute them flawlessly in front of any audience. This lesson will change the way you look at the double lift, and all sleight-of-hand, forever.False countsFalse Counts & Flourishes & Connectors round out the first half of the course with essential techniques we can’t forget – including an in-depth tutorial on flawless false counts, and a workshop showing you the easiest ways to master essential card flourishes. You’ve developed your skills. Now you’ll be trained in the effective ways to display skill in performance – without sacrificing any of your magic’s true potential.