The Bernardo Sedlacek Lecture
The video above is a sneak peek at what is included in this lecture... (The routine featured is genuinely such a small part of this mammoth 4+ hour lecture - full performances feat ured on the page below!) Here are just a few of Bernardo Sedlacek's accolades... Prizes: - Breakthrough Magician - Cbi (2011)- Prize Given Only To Two Other Magicians Before.- Guinness World Record Breaker (2015)- First Prize In Magic Knowledge Competition - Mir (2016)- Milbourne Christopher Close-up Award 2023 Places Bernardo has performed and lectured at: - FISM WCM 2022- FLASOMA (FISM Latin America) 2022; 2025- FISM Europe 2024- SAM, Magifest, The Session, Magic Circle, Magic Castle, 4F, Buffalo 52, Blackpool 2024, Fool Us, Master of Magic, 4F, Buffalo 52, Numisminds, Jornadas Magicas He has also been a judge in places like SAM 2022, and FISM LA 2022, 2025 and was invited to Juan Tamariz's private 50 spots only Jornadas Cartomagicas de el Escorial. Bernardo has performed in over 30 countries and consulted for some of the greatest magicians alive, such as David Blaine and Penn & Teller. Here's what top magicians have to say about his work... "Bernardo's magic is full of cleverness and subtleties, and always fooled me." - Bill Cheung "I don't like Bernardo because I always get fooled.- Horrett W "I really don't like card tricks. Most plots feel contrived to me. There are usually steps that do not make sense if you were really magic. Not with Bernardo. His routines are always well thought out to feel like the magic is happening organically... The real secrets are in the psychology Bernardo shares and you can apply them to other effects in your repertoire." - Vinny Grosso "This is an example of card conjuring at its finest" - Jared Kopf "After seeing this, I'm embarrassed to presume I do miracles." - Mario Lopez This lecture will feature some of Bernardo's best card work, with everything from his A.C.A.A.N. to his famous effect 'Double Reversed' to a very unique 'Out of this World' and his invaluable philosophy on jazzing and so much more. You're in for a real treat with a true card master. In Bernardo's own words (summarized): "Many of the things I shared in this lecture have never been on video before. These are effects I've shared only with my close friends. I am excited to share so much of my work and material with you all! But the idea behind this lecture is not just to share effects, but to go deeper, exploring the philosophy behind my work." There was genuinely so much included in this lecture we can't feature it all, but here are some of the greatest hits... Out Of This World BONUS: As part of this teaching, Danny Goldsmith will give you a method that allows the spectator to riffle shuffle the cards before the effect begins. Key features of the effect: A crazy psychological trick that becomes the perfect opener for any 'Out of This World' effect (you will use this for life!) Very hands off (the spectator really does most of the work!) Mostly works off your presentation skills (the sleights are very minimal and easy to do!) Do as I Do (Double Reversed) Before you watch the performance, please note Bernardo is playing the part of the second spectator - but this effect is incredibly hands-off. From the moment the cards are in the spectators' hands, you don't have to do anything. Here's what Danny had to say about this effect: "This is the most brilliant method I’ve ever seen for this routine and it is immediately going into my performing repertoire. This effect is practically self-working and it truly doesn’t get cleaner than this. I laughed hysterically when I learned the method for this - truly one of the most genius card effects I've ever seen." Features of this effect... No sleight of hand skill needed. Incredibly minimal setup. Completely hands off once the cards are in the spectator's hands. Easy to do! Double Prediction Features of this effect: Very hands off (you do most of the work with your back to the spectator!) Will take some practice, but pretty much all in the presentation. Minimal easy sleights. A.C.A.A.N. You can find a full performance of this effect at the top of the page at 0m:27s! NOTE: For those wondering, you truly can name any number. This is a routine that has many different phases and intricate inner workings and is one that Bernardo uses to end his shows, so it's incredible he chose to share it in this lecture. There's no real complex sleight of hand and the workings of the effect will be FAR easier than you might imagine. Theory and more! Here's a look at just a tiny part of the theory taught in this lecture... The secrets to unlocking creativity in any magician (no person is simply 'not creative') How to hit the 0.1% chance of creating a world-shattering effect The secrets to allowing yourself space to improvise (it's not just about ad libbing whenever you can!) The secrets behind what makes for a force that actually feels free to your spectators. How to perform a classic force that actually feels good to your spectator (it's very easy to do the classic force wrong!) The difference between a great and just good magician (spoiler it has nothing to do with sleight of hand skill levels!) How to find your performance style and why it's so crucial. What makes you an artist vs just simply a magician. The thinking behind a move that will allow you to instantly make a card appear between two cards. An easy way to get spectators to applaud (sometimes it's not that your magic didn't impress them, they simply forget how to react) There are also other effects, sleights and more taught in this lecture that we haven't featured on this page... You're genuinely in for a massive treat with this. If you're interested in learning, buy now!