Woody Aragón Masterclass

Masterclass and download by Woody Aragon
Woody Aragón Masterclass
Woody Aragón Masterclass
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This exclusive download offers a massive variety of amazing and unique card tricks from one of the legends of the Spanish School of Magic.

Woody Aragón is a true wizard with a deck of playing cards. This prolific creator has developed some of the most incredible card magic we've ever seen. His effects have been performed by magicians all over the world, most famously by Penn and Teller, as well as Dynamo during his “Magician Impossible” TV magic series. From The Magic Castle to magic conventions everywhere, Woody is also a seasoned performer that has amassed a wealth of information that he is eager to share.

It is such a treat to have Woody Aragón create a special Vanishing Inc. Masterclass download. You get two full-length lectures and a special additional bonus video. There is a ton of exciting new material and some old favorites for both close up magic shows and stage and parlor magic shows. This is a Masterclass you won't want to pass up on.

Session 1

  • Direct Spelling - After the deck is shuffled by several spectators, a value and a suit is named. When that card is spelled to, the last card dealt matches the thought-of card. This is a direct, fooling and practical card trick that can easily slot into any repertoire.
  • The Poker Hand (Performance Only) - Without wanting to ruin the surprise, you will get to see a fantastic, visual packet trick performed... but you'll have to wait until the second session to learn it!
  • Location at Number - This effect draws together two old ideas from Partagas and Robert Houdin. A selected card, which is lost into the deck) is located at a number chosen by the spectator.
  • Guessing by Colors - The deck is separated into reds and blacks. Somehow, Woody is able to divine specific cards, in spite of the incredibly fair conditions.
  • The Mentalist Plus - This is one of Woody's favorite tricks to perform. It has a lovely callback to the first spelling trick. A card is divined in a particularly fooling way.
  • Coincidences by Incidences - Never before taught on video, you will learn Woody's version of the classic "Total Coincidence" plot with a single deck. With several surprises, and an amazing climax, this is widely-regarded as the highlight of the entire Masterclass.

Session 2

  • Triumph in Continuity - Woody has spent years seeking the perfect Triumph routine. By combining Dai Vernon's classic Triumph with a very powerful concept from Arturo de Ascanio, this routine is a masterclass in construction and effect. This is the same Triumph routine that Woody uses in his professional shows.
  • The Poker Hand (Explanation) - You saw it performed in the first download. Now is your chance to learn this fantastic effect, which uses regular playing cards.
  • The Human Balance - Learn the effect that Woody uses to close his stage shows. The premise of this effect revolves around weighing cards... and it's as intriguing and off-the-wall as it sounds.
  • An Examination of Creativity - To top off this jam-packed Masterclass, Woody analyzes what it takes to effectively structure a routine. He talks about creativity and offers tips for how you can create amazing magic with just a deck of cards.

Bonus Q&A

  • A recording of a live Zoom call where Woody answered questions from Vanishing Inc. Monthly members that got to watch the lectures live.
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Customer reviews for Woody Aragón Masterclass

Ron
Rather long winded and boring
Terry
Great tricks well explained!
Ron
Amazing card magic taught by a Master!
Ron
Amazing card magic taught by a Master!
Benjamin
This session was amazing! Woody is such a creative, and deep thinker. There is so much to learn from here.
James
Woody Aragon is an absolute master! I am so happy with the first masterclass session and can’t wait for the follow up. I am a huge fan of not only Woody himself but also the entire masterclass series. It’s worth every penny and much much more.
Mark C.
Of all of the MasterClass segments, this is one of the top five. Woody explains some outstanding thinking on routining and structure that make the whole month’s purchase worthwhile, but there’s this poker trick that you’d pay full price anyway….so it’s a must to watch this.
Scott
The wonder value for me from this lecture was the explanation of the phases and variety in the tricks that are part of a total performance. Changing methods to keep interest in the presentation of a 3 or 4 phase trick was also excellent.
Ron
Excellent explanation of several astounding card tricks. The mind of Woody Aragon develops the most amazing tricks imaginable. He is truly a magical treasure.
Ron
Excellent explanation of several astounding card tricks. The mind of Woody Aragon develops the most amazing tricks imaginable. He is truly a magical treasure.
Rey
Awesome. I like
Sven-Rene
Only 4 hours, not "4.5+ hours of content each month".
You get less than promised!
Nicolas
Amazing MasterClass ! Really enjoyed this one, especially the fact that we got to have a mini-show upfront that basically shows what the content of the MasterClass will be. The magic is strong and the atmosphere is really fun an relax, which is a very good thing !
Jack
Amazing stuff! Woody's style and sense of humor is infectious, and his explanations will make you smile. He has an extraordinary ability to make what should be transparently obvious extremely deceptive. I'll be watching this one a lot not just for the overt tutelage, but for clues as to his unique manner of disarming and charming an audience into being fooled.
Pablo
As always Woody does not dissapoint. He starts with a mini show that is indeed a masterclass in construction and composition. After that, a brief explanation on the external life/ inner life of tricks, quite clear and to the point. The tricks are very good and for me the matching routing is well worth the price of admission.
Very good!
Jordan
This is by far the best masterclass on the site. Woody is one o the best magicians in the world and besides the tricks you learn, which are simply incredible, he also goes in depth on creating a cohesive simple plot for the audience to follow. You get to see a whole show that he created specially for this masterclass and then not only does he break down how to do each trick but he explains why he chose this trick for this show to make it super cohesive and no fumbling. Overall this is a fantastic masterclass and definitely worth your money. I would also highly recommend you pick up the masterclass by John Gustaferro another amazing masterclass.
Daniel
Woody aragons is one of my top favorite creators his thinking and theory behind the structures of routines are the ones that have helped me a lot. 100% recommend this masterclass
Robert
Due to Woody being Spanish you know you are going to be in with a great masterclass from Woody
The masterclass starts with a mini show and then taught some great effects but not only that you will get some great theory from Woody

Highly Recommend this Masterclass from Woody.
Dave
Woody Aragon demonstrates the application of psychology to magical method to control choices and impressions. He is a bit chaotic in his performance style, something that is unnatural for me, yet his motivations are usable. His masterclass requires listening with your full attention so that you may actually recognize how his apparently random actions are designed to create a proper impression. Since his explanations are somewhat as chaotic as his performance examples, you must concentrate. If your only goal is to learn the mechanics of several tricks so that you may mimic the mechanics for your performances, then this class is not really for you. The value of this masterclass is learning how to create impressions in the mind of the audience to maximize outcomes. The only negative I have about this performance style is that sometimes the chaotic approach used by several performers causes the magical effect to be lost due to lack of clarity.
Eduardo
Woody always brings great stuff to his lectures! I loved this Masterclass. Thank you
Jim
The material covered is excellent and Woody is obviously a very knowledgeable magician. I love his work and use several of his tricks. I learned plenty during the several hours and the Q&A.

That said, I do find it hard to follow sometimes. I have to really think about it and replay several times to seperate out the "BS Moves" from the real mechanics of doing the trick. The asides can be distracting. Give the videos your undivided atttention, make sure to download if you can, and then rewind and replay as many times as you need in small bites and then "the light bulb will come on".

I have seen him a couple of times at the Magic Castle and thoroughly enjoy some brief conversations - he is always helpful ith a quick pointer and reference to his written material where I can get more inforamtion. I wish more magicians were like him --

Community questions about Woody Aragón Masterclass

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  • Craig asks: What is the card handling ability needed for most of these?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:You will need some experience with cards
  • Paul asks: Will Woody be doing any mem-deck routines (memorandum stack)?

    • 1. Jim responds:Most likely, he will!

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