Dr Richard Mossey IBM Ring 41 will host a lecture by Dr Lawrence Hass at Big Guy’s Magic Shop on February 4, 2016 starting at 7:00 pm.

Lawrence Hass

Performing Magic with Greater Impact

Lawrence Hass, Ph.D., is the Associate Dean of the McBride Magic & Mystery School and Professor of Humanities (specializing in philosophy and theater arts) at Austin College.

Larry Hass creates magic shows that mix astonishing, artistic magic with ideas that lift the spirit.  He performs at theaters, nightclubs, universities, art museums, private parties, medical schools, public conferences, and corporate events all across America and internationally.  He performs regularly in Las Vegas and at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.

Dr. Hass has won multiple awards both as a writer and as an inspirational teacher of magic. He is the author or co-author of several internationally best-selling books for magicians, including Inspirations: Performing Magic with Excellence (2015), Transformations: Creating Magic Out of Tricks (2007), The Show Doctor (with Jeff McBride, 2012), and Gift Magic (2010).

Larry’s visionary approach to magic has been featured in leading international media, including the New York Times, USAToday, The Chronicle of Higher Education, on National Public Radio and the Discovery Channel, and in his recent TEDx Talk.

His latest book, Inspirations: Performing Magic with Excellence, has received extraordinary praise from master magicians, including Juan Tamariz, Mac King, and Max Howard.  Lance Burton calls the book “mandatory reading” and “a significant and long-lasting contribution to our art. ”In this lecture for magicians, and as part of his international tour in support of Inspirations, Larry Hass will share essential secrets for creating more impactful magic by performing and teaching routines from Inspirations.Topics to be covered:

** How to build better magic routines and shows.

** How to better connect with your audiences and improve their reactions.

** How to perform card MAGIC rather than “card tricks.”