Harapan Ong: Masterclass: Live

We're proud to announce Harapan Ong will join us for a Masterclass Live FILLED with new and unpublished material. Since the publication of his smash debut Principia, Harapan has been at the cusp of cutting edge card magic. He has a balanced mix of technically demanding magic and really simple, deceptive card magic. Whether you're an advanced student or just finding your place in the card magic landscape, this will be a fascinating dive into one of magic's most creative minds. Harapan is a skilled teacher, and will share insights into his technique and also his approach to construction. Each lesson will be PACKED with visual and amazing card magic.

Week One: (June 6th 2021) - The Zarrow Shuffle

• Zarrow Shuffle – Tips and Advice
• Zarrow Shuffle – Exploration and Applications
  • Full Deck False Shuffle
  • Triumph Shuffle
  • Active Tabled Cover Pass
  • Simple Cut
  • Slip Cut
  • Setting up the Deck
  • Simple Sandwich
• Trick 1: Lockdown Triumph
• Trick 2: Fully Suited

Week Two: (June 13th 2021) - The Double Faced Card

• The Mexican Turnover
  • Trick 1: Daley Express
  • Trick 2: Punchback
• Imbalanced Transpositions
  • Trick 3: Centre of Attention
  • Trick 4: Forgetful Collectors

Week Three: (June 20th 2021) - Theoretical Concepts

• Theory 1: Techniques for Problem Solving
  • Chunking
  • Pattern recognition
    • Trick 1: Plot Twist
    • Trick 2: No Bread Sandwich
  • Stepping Stones
  • Retrograde Analysis
    • Trick 3: Wake Up Sheeple
• Theory 2: Rule of Four
  • The "Four Act Structure" (commonplace in Asian storytelling, known as Kishotenketsu)
    • Trick 4: Topsy Turvy Aces