Caleb Wiles Masterclass

Caleb Wiles is a two-time Penn & Teller Fool Us performer known for his incredibly hard-hitting, efficient magic. His creative thinking and structured magic have made him one of our favorite close-up performers. In his first Masterclass, Caleb will give you a peek into his strolling set by showing you three battle-tested routines honed over thousands of performances. 

In his second Masterclass, you'll get to see Caleb's house party set. Caleb has kindly agreed to share his full, uncut close-up show, which he performed at the 654 Club at the iconic Chicago Magic Lounge. It's a blockbuster, thirty-five-minute act packed with smart construction, clever transitions, and callbacks that keep the audience leaning forward, laughing, and completely off-balance in the best way possible. Caleb will break down not only the tricks, but the theory and structuring behind them that make them work.

The “Caleb Wiles Masterclass” contains two full-length lectures accompanied by high-quality performances of the routines and the necessary supplementary materials. A special section is also provided for you to submit any questions you have while watching. Those questions will then be answered during a special Q&A interview that will be recorded and uploaded to your account.

Masterclass 1: How to Be a Strolling Assassin: October 5, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Caleb's Layperson Opener Caleb opens his Masterclass the same way he opens his strolling set: with his opener! This mini act transforms the world's most popular card trick into a jaw-dropping miracle. You'll learn:

• A deep dive into the magician in trouble plot---what most performers are missing, how to fix it, and how to unlock all the upsides without the usual pitfalls
• Real-world tips for the Classic Force
• How to secretly plant landmines that later explode into real miracles
• How to put work into the deck ahead of time using Caleb's favorite secret weapon---a simple tool that sets you up for miracles before the trick even starts

1000-Timer Card Under Box A crowd-killing routine that builds on the opener with even more callbacks and comedy. It's a rollercoaster of misdirection with a surprise that ends with a punch to the brain they never see coming. Every beat is choreographed to take the heat off the secret action, giving you the confidence to be bold without getting caught.

Strolling for Jack A case study in layered method and forward-thinking construction. Every beat sets up the next miracle. As the audience reacts, you're already three steps ahead, quietly building to the next impossibility. By the time they catch their breath, it's already too late.

Strolling advice In addition to teaching the tricks, Caleb will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how to crush a strolling gig. You'll walk away with the tools, tactics, and mindset you need to dominate in the real world.

• How to confidently approach a group and take control of the moment
• How to choose material that hits hard and keeps the energy high
• How to create moments that feel "viral" in the room - sparking reactions, laughter, and word-of-mouth buzz
• How to make a lasting impression on the booker so you're the first name they call for future events
• What he carries in his close-up case

Masterclass 2: The Killer Set: Magic for House Parties: October 12, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Caleb shares more of his favorite strolling material, teaching updated handlings of his classic tricks that are designed to work without a table. These are practical, high-impact routines that fit seamlessly into any walkaround set and are built for real-world environments. 

Then, Caleb shares his full close-up show that he designed for house parties. After the performance, you'll learn why the act is structured the way it is and how to design your own killer set using the same tools. This is a fantastic lesson on not just creating a show, but creating a show that flows well, has callbacks, and is structured for maximum magic! Caleb will cover:

Reswindled Caleb's definitive version of the Reset plot. Streamlined, stunning, and deceptive. It has been a regular part of Caleb's repertoire for over 15 years! In our opinion, this is the finest version of the plot ever devised.

iDeck Caleb's version of an Ambitious Card with a commercial hook that is packed full of magic moments. This is a classic Caleb Wiles routine!

Replicator A reimagined take on Hamman's Signed Card with a visual ending that leaves the audience gasping at the end of your set. Best of all, Caleb walks you through how to combine it with iDeck, making it even stronger.

Caleb even teaches some of the magic from his Chicago Magic Lounge set, including his Jiggernaut, and ACAAN. These are not to be missed!

Q&A: October 26, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

As always, you'll have the chance to submit questions for Caleb to answer.. Whether it's about something from the first two sessions, his Fool Us performances, or even about his Chicago Magic Lounge set, Caleb will be ready to jam and answer questions!