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World-renowned mentalist Marc Paul presents an action-packed Masterclass download series, all gleaned from decades traveling the globe and performing in the most exclusive venues. In two nearly 90-minute classes, he goes deep and wide on the very concepts that mentalists struggle with most.
In the first download, Marc delivers a true masterclass on billet work. Inspired by Annemann's "Telepathy Plus," he shares his Triple Billet Test, a routine honed through thousands of performances. At no point in this routine are any of the billets perceptibly opened, and Marc also shares his unique approach to making billet work completely invisible. Marc also covers one of his most coveted card routines, which is, in essence, a card "system." With this routine, you can discover, under impossible conditions, any card called for, repeat it, and then end with an ACAAN routine that seems absolutely incomprehensible. All these phases rely on one core concept, and it's something easy enough for anyone to master.
In the second download, Marc fully explains the inner most working of a routine that he has kept to himself for over 20 years; his commercial approach to The Q & A Act. This is a practical, streamlined, and structured way of revealing your audiences most intimate secrets. If you have ever wanted to perform Q & A this will tell you everything you need to know and give you a rock solid way of doing it that is both highly deceptive and diverse. Over the course of 12 to 15 minutes you’ll perform over 15 reveals! AND, unlike most Q&A acts, this one has a blockbuster ending!
These downloads were recorded as part of the Vanishing Inc. Masterclass series offered through VI Monthly. As part of that, there was a Live Zoom Q&A recorded in which guests got to ask Marc a variety of questions about the two lectures (and anything else they wanted to know). This live session was recorded and is also a treasure trove of hidden gems that is included with your purchase.
Customer reviews for Marc Paul Masterclass
Philip
Marc is engaging & charming, but this should have been a live lecture/masterclass like all the prior ones!!! I am hopeful that the last 2 will be live and not pre-recorded. The material is wonderful, the attention to details is awesome!!
Theron
Marc Paul always delivers hard-hitting commercial material. I enjoyed section one of his masterclass. Looking forward to section two!
Stefan
Part 1.
This Masterclass was prerecorded, of which a lot can be said about the lack of interaction. But the video quality was excellent, especially with multiple cameras perfect for Marc Paul's explanations.
He went through everything in great detail and his knowledge and experience shows. I also love that he got a little bit into the history of things, showing the respect where it's due.
Again, high quality on every aspect but I personally missed the interaction, but I can only imagine this will all come together in the Q&A session. But first I'm looking forward to next week's video.
This Masterclass was prerecorded, of which a lot can be said about the lack of interaction. But the video quality was excellent, especially with multiple cameras perfect for Marc Paul's explanations.
He went through everything in great detail and his knowledge and experience shows. I also love that he got a little bit into the history of things, showing the respect where it's due.
Again, high quality on every aspect but I personally missed the interaction, but I can only imagine this will all come together in the Q&A session. But first I'm looking forward to next week's video.
Darren
Excellent! Particularly like the ideas surrounding the choreography of the billet routine which embedded very clean covers for all of the key moves. Definitely one I'll be practising as a possible inclusion in my act! Presentation was clear and well shot with lots of nuanced tips that show how the routines have been refined through repeat performances. Really enjoyed - thank you!
Chris
In this masterclass Marc is, as expected - fantastic. He is in the minority here in the UK, he actually performs shows and know where the real value is. I enjoyed the first week very much and I’m most excited to learn his approach to Q&A because it’s one that I know he has actually performed countless times over the last 20 years. He is a real pro. A class act.
Sven
The billet routine is absolutely brilliant!
Bill
Marc is one of my favorite performers, and an outstanding teacher! I have his previous Alakazam and Penguin lectures, and this new Master Class from Vanishing, Inc. does not disappoint! The three billet routine is simply outstanding. Three thoughts are written down and folded into quarters by the spectators, and the mind reader is able to read each thought. The billets are then handed back to the spectators without being opened. At least that's what they see and will remember. No quick peeks! Marc teaches you how to get the information in the most deceptive way without having to rush. Outstanding. Looking forward to week 2 on the Q & A!
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Jerry
Excellent! Well prepared and structured, ideas beautifully articulated and presented. Especially useful material on billets from a true master! Looking forward to 2nd part on Q&A sets. Bravo and thanks to Mark Paul and Vanishing Inc -- another Masterclass winner!
Edward
Fantastic, I think this was the best Masterclass since David Regal. I loved the focus on one full routine at a time in incredibly clear detail, without ever overwhelming us with too much material.
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Tod
Appreciated all the detail on preparation of each item involved from stands, to blindfold, to lighting, question prep and more. Great details to remember.
Robert
Marc has a very clear way of delivering and teaching the two effects on this first session of the Master class. I was more then pleased to discover that the three billet presentation he teaches, is well within my ablility. Of course a lot of practise will be needed but one I am capable of undertaking.
My search for a routine where you don’t handle and tear the papers definately fills this requirement.
Thank you Marc for such a great job of working out the blocking and presentation for us all.
My search for a routine where you don’t handle and tear the papers definately fills this requirement.
Thank you Marc for such a great job of working out the blocking and presentation for us all.
CrewMailServices
As a fellow cruise ship entertainer and an obsessed billet worker, I couldn't pass on watching Marc's Masterclass ! And boy, he nailed it ! His stage billets routine is well crafted (although not a huge fan of his compromise of turning his back but it DOES make sense so... it's just a matter of personal taste) and I will most certainly give it a go (with some personal changes) as soon as I'm back on stage.
His Q&A is simple/effective ! You can definitely feel the worker talking, great insights ! (and the intro effect he uses to start the Q&A act is a great idea !!)
Overall, it's always a joy to learn from Marc Paul, it's rare nowadays to see a real worker talking about things he actually does <3
WELL DONE !!!
His Q&A is simple/effective ! You can definitely feel the worker talking, great insights ! (and the intro effect he uses to start the Q&A act is a great idea !!)
Overall, it's always a joy to learn from Marc Paul, it's rare nowadays to see a real worker talking about things he actually does <3
WELL DONE !!!
RLee
Marc Paul is a brilliant performer, and his expertise shows through with his explanations of real-world working effects. His Q&A method is fabulous, easy to do, and upon recognizing that the hard part isn't necessarily the method but the performance itself, he delves into how to actually answer the questions and reveal the details. So, even if you cannot do a Q&A routine like his (specifically) you can always take this information and put it to good use. Bravo, my friend, and thank you so much for sharing this with us!
Trevor
Brilliant routines, thoughtful and insightful teaching designed to provide masterful mentalism routines for the serious performer.
Brian
Fabulous. I'll pick up anything Marc Paul puts out.
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Larry
One of my favorite master classes. Thankfully most had nothing to do with playing cards. The billet work was perfect and extremely helpful. I hope more master classes will follow suite. Love the crediting and history. Obvious that both were routines were worked a thousand times or more. Thank you for taking this seriously and offering great proven solutions.
Steve
So glad I decided to purchase the Marc Paul lecture. The billet routine alone is worth the cost of the entire lecture series. Excellent material and well taught!
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Andrew
Fabulous Master Class from a true pro. I can't imagine a cleaner billet routine, and the multiple out deck is a great bonus. Marc makes the billet switch and the one-hand unfold look easy, but they will require practice and confidence - which comes from practice! I agree completely that the one-ahead principle is best used when a dummy item is switched in so that there is no reading of the first or second billet during the routine. Marc is also a great teacher and thinker - this Master Class is worth every penny. I look forward to hearing about his work with Q&A. And one more thing . . . as much as we all love the latest electronics, Marc shows that you can do great mentalism without having to risk an electronic failure or a dead battery!
Lars
I believe I have seen most (if not all) of the materials released my Marc Paul, and every time he delivers a clear explanation of solid commercial material.
His experience shines through when he dives into the details of each effect.
This is material that eliminates all use of electronics and the billet routine uses nothing more, than what you can obtain in any office supply store around the work.
His experience shines through when he dives into the details of each effect.
This is material that eliminates all use of electronics and the billet routine uses nothing more, than what you can obtain in any office supply store around the work.
Chris
What a fantastic lecture from a fantastic performer! Both of these routines could serve any working performer well. The information on the billet work was worth the price of admission and Mark teaches the move and choreography brilliantly with wonderful bits of pro tips through out. His version of think of a card is easy yet strong. Definitely a worker. This is one of the best mentalism lectures I have seen in a while. Don’t miss this!
Gunnar
Brilliant! Marc is a fantastic teacher, everything i have seen from him is pure gold. I love his take on the billets, such a beautiful routine as well as the thought of cards. A lot of fine subtleties. Smooth, flowing and clean as a sunny day. Im sure Reese and Annemann would give thumbs up! Really glad I got this fine download.
Fred
Marc Paul's presentation was fantastic!
Very clear, precise instructions, in a friendly manner.
Very clear, precise instructions, in a friendly manner.
Gary
I have just finished watching the Marc Paul masterclass which was absolutely fantastic the billet routine alone is worth the price of the masterclass alone the finesses he teaches with the billet routine are by far the best billet routine I have seen I hope Marc does a masterclass on close up work so I highly recommend this lecture.
James
Excellent
Brendan
A great and easy to follow beginners guide to card magic and billet reading that will give you enough tricks to practice on for that next family dinner or your next professional magic show. Can't wait to use these tricks in my next show this week!!!
Joerg
Marc Paul's Masterclass including his outstanding billet routine (to the audience no billet is ever opened and still the mentalist is always a step ahead) and his easy-to-do reputation making Q&A act is worth much more than what you pay for it. My opinion: a must-have for any serious mentalist.
Brian
Anything Marc does is essential for any mentalist. His material is solid and his thinking behind the routines is clear and rational. He does teach some wonderful routines here, including great billet work, but to me the value came from his explanations of why he thought the way he did in creating each one. This will take your mentalism to the next level if you'll just apply what Marc teaches.
Jonathan
Replay this a few times. There's little things behind the big moves that ONLY Years of performance give you.
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Rohan
So clear and well explained. Couldn't stop watching. Loved the intricacies of each out for the Name O Card excited to put mine together ASAP. This was my first masterclass purchase and I'm really excited to get more because of how good this one was.
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Hans
This is a very good lecture in every detail. First the effect which is learned is accessible for a newcomer and interesting for a seasoned pro. Then the teaching goes step by step in a very clear way. Marc Paul gives here the essence of his billet-work, coming from the traditional Theo Annemann "Pure Telepathy" effect, including here his long professional experience in the corporate field making the working of the effect better and easier with every little detail. Thank you very much Marc Paul for all your experience chared
Jack
An incredible masterclass, filled to the brim with detail about all areas of mentalism. It showcases Marc's experience and knowledge, more than I've ever seen him show before. The Q&A has some incredible ideas and methodology behind it, so thank you to Marc and thank you to Vanishing Inc for one of the best Masterclass lectures!!
Lars
Marc Paul has a beautiful mindset when it comes to Q&A, he's lightning fast with both questions and answers. I recommend this masterclass. Lars Sandrini, Denmark.
Kalle
Very, very good routines with absolutely stellar instruction! Probably some of if not the clearest, most thorough teaching I've had the pleasure to experience. And again, the material promises to be terrific.
Kris
Marc Paul is a fantastic teacher. He explains each little detail with tremendous enthusiasm. The material covered varies in difficulty based on your personal experience but is accessible for beginners and seasoned pros alike. His choreography and presentational ideas are gold. Very pleased.
Dan
Loved all the tips Paul has about covering your billets. Never really heard about that before. He makes a lot of mentalism accessible without making it so easy that it's trivial. Also great that he shares so much of his actual working repertoire. Nice teaching style as well.
Oscar
The Marc Paul Masterclass ended up being one of the most eye-opening and practical learning experiences I’ve ever watched. Marc Paul has spent decades performing around the world, and in these two 90-minute sessions he shares the exact routines and ideas he’s been refining through thousands of real shows. The first download is basically a complete education in billet work—something I’ve always found intimidating—yet Marc breaks it down in a way that feels simple, natural, and incredibly deceptive. His Triple Billet Test, inspired by Annemann’s “Telepathy Plus,” never once requires you to openly read a billet, and the way he teaches the choreography and timing makes it feel almost effortless. He also teaches a brilliant card system that fooled me even when I knew I was supposed to be learning it; you can name any card, find it under impossible conditions, repeat the miracle, and then cap it off with a stunning ACAAN—all built from one easy-to-learn principle. The second download goes even deeper by revealing Marc’s personal Q&A act, something he’s kept to himself for more than 20 years. For someone like me who always thought Q&A was too advanced or too risky, his structured, practical method changed everything. It allows for 15 or more reveals in a 12–15 minute sequence, all while staying clean, organized, and genuinely powerful, with a huge ending that ties it all together.
Charles
Good explanations
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Jason
Marc Paul’s Masterclass is outstanding. His Q&A act alone is worth it—deep, clean, and emotionally powerful. He explains mentalism with clarity, real-world insight, and professional polish. Superb!!!!
Francesco
Are you serious about the art and you want to improve your act and knowledge. All Marc Paul is sharing is good. From books to methods, he is commercial and you can see he shares stuff that really do work. Very good masterclass and experts advices by a huge master of the craft
Andrea
The triple billet test is an excellent routine, well-structured and open to many ideas. However, I purchased this masterclass primarily for the Q&A Act. I was disappointed by it, not so much because of Marc Paul's work, which is always excellent, but because of Vanishing's advertising. I know they don't want to expose the methods, but in all fairness, some factors can determine whether or not you can perform the routine or incorporate it into your repertoire. This Q&A is performed blindfolded and with a peek from a distance. For someone like me with poor eyesight, this is a problem. I wish I'd known this in advance.
