Live in the UK

So I spent all of April and May in the UK on an unbelievably intense lecture tour: over thirty lectures in as many cities. I had an absolute blast; thanks to everyone who came out to see me. And I wish to express sincere gratitude to Kerry Skorah, my agent there, for arranging everything so perfectly.

On that tour, Owen Packard (an incredibly talented former rock star turned magician…check out earthtone9) approached me about recording my current lecture and releasing it on DVD to magicians worldwide. This lecture—all about the creative process and, specifically, methods—is something I am quite proud of. And Owen and his crew followed me all over bloody England (imagine me saying that with a perfect British accent) to capture what the lecture is all about. 

The format is really fun, and you get a sense from the editing that Owen still has rock videos on the brain…always a good thing. Throughout the tour I had a diary camera, and he would text bizarre questions to me on my mobile (that’s what we Brits call a phone). Anyway, that’s how the interview segments were shot. Clever idea, Owen!

Big Blind Media is releasing the DVD soon, and I hope you enjoy it. You can purchase the DVD from me directly HERE. I am touched by all the advance praise—these guys are all heroes of mine, and that they say flattering things about my lecture is extremely gratifying:

“You will see Joshua at his very best!  A clever, likeable, and entertaining magician. The tricks are good but the lessons he teaches are even better.” 

-Bill Malone

“In an overflowing sea of magical DVDs, this one stands high above the rest because of its tremendous value, its excellent content and it’s just plain fun to watch!” 

-Daryl 

“I’m very impressed. The tricks and explanations are good, but this DVD shows the off-camera side of Joshua that has not been captured on video before. Better than going to a lecture; it’s like spending a couple of days with him.  Bravo.” 

-John Bannon

“Joshua Jay is the complete package: original, skillful, engaging and modest. The anti-Criss Angel!” 

-Greg Wilson

“Some people perform magic and some people are magic. Very few people have both of these qualities. Josh is one of them! Brilliant stuff!” 

-Wayne Dobson

“Joshua Jay is one of the very best magicians of his generation and this DVD underlines why… along with why he really shouldn’t attempt the English accent!” 

-Jon Allen

BUY METHODS IN MAGIC, LIVE IN THE UK

~ by joshuajay on October 21, 2008.