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Hey, i recently bought two magic tricks from a dealer near me and with those two tricks it came with a free lesson, I thought it would be kinda fun to attend, but when i got there most of the stuff was a bit too easy.
i asked the instructor if he had any more advanced classes and he said that he has 4 close up classes, 2 intermediate, 2 advanced...
Now I was Wondering what you guys thought about taking that class, It costs around $150 Canadian.

Do you think i should take the class?

Find out excactly what he teaches in each class! If the teacher and what is being taught are good and useful, I would seriously consider it.

However, for a very small amount you can pick up various books which you'll get a lot more for your money out of.

If you are someone who learns very well when somebody demonstrates a move/sleight/effect, the you should go on the course.
I learn well from books and personal advice, so if the material being taught is good, I would go for it.

Thanks for the tip. I'll consider getting some books, but i do learn better by being taught by a person

if it came with a free lesson then you'll potentially you've got nothing to lose

i already took the free lesson, it was simple magic i already knew... the close up magic costs $150

Gut feeling is to keep the cash in your pocket for the time being. He may be good but you might also get good tuition through a Magci club or society - at far less cost!

thanks for the tip mandrake.

Who is teaching the class is the real question here. Is it the Guy Camirand class in Montreal. If it is and you can afford to take the class then go for it. It really is one of the best out there. If the class is from Spectram magic I would be weary. If you are in BC and the class is by Erick lenz then you are on your own. All I can say is Eric is very accomplished and his students seem happy but I've never attended one of his courses, but he is a super nice guy.

Okay, from another post I figured out you are in BC. So where did you get the tricks from, and who is instructing the class? Just curious.

YAH Canada!!!
Sorry, just wanted to show my patriotism and your the first person TM who shares countries with me.
Anyways... If thought the guy taught the beginner class resonably well I say go for it. However, with 150$ you could buy most of the Tarbell Course in Magic which in my opinion would be more valuable. If you want to learn from other people join a magic club and talk to other members.

Mr.Mystery wrote:YAH Canada!!!
Sorry, just wanted to show my patriotism and your the first person TM who shares countries with me.
Anyways... If thought the guy taught the beginner class resonably well I say go for it. However, with 150$ you could buy most of the Tarbell Course in Magic which in my opinion would be more valuable. If you want to learn from other people join a magic club and talk to other members.

I lived in BC for 10 yrs, Montreal for 30ish years before that. I grew up in the magic industry and I still say it depends on who the instructor is, there are a few very good ones in BC.

I'm in Ontario (sorry about that!).

The key to the classes is what is being taught. Without knowing that, NO ONE can give you any sound advice.

Precisely the reason the very first sentence in the very first reply is...

Find out excactly what he teaches in each class!

If I knew who the teacher was I'd probably know what is being taught.

You really need to know what he is going to teach you. No point in turning up, handing over your hard earned cash only to be shown sleights that you've already got down pat.

In addition, if you are shown some moves you don't know you'll probably need to practice them for hours and hours afterwards by which time he's no longer around should you realise that you've got a problem with one part of the move.

If you prefer visual instruction, I'd suggest getting hold of some good dvd's such as Daryl's Encyclopaedia of Card Sleights (assuming cards are your thang).

BTW - I've from Britain......but I have heard of Canada. You're the 51st state right?