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Brian Watson Lecture
York Society of Magicians
June 2015
Reviewed by Rex Stott, President
of The York Society of Magicians
On Wednesday June 10 2015 our members were thoroughly entertained and mystified
by Brian Watson. To describe it simply as a lecture does it a disservice - it
was a shared experience.
In the first half Brian showed his mastery of the Cups and Balls. Brian is an
excellent teacher and he went to great lengths to ensure that our members fully
understood the subtle nuances of some of his moves. It was a delight to see a
working pro at the top of his game.
In the second half he demonstrated his versatility
by taking us through seven or eight items including skilful card magic and some
stunning mentalism. All these were fully explained in his excellent lecture
notes. One item which particularly caught the eye was the set of Mental Logs
which he makes himself from fine English pewter and which have recently received
a ringing endorsement from Jeff McBride.
This was, by common consent, one of the best evenings we have had for several
years. I will long remember the stunned silence when Brian produced the final
loads in his Cups and Balls routine. I will not spoil it by giving any clues.
You will just have to go and see him for yourself!
© Rex Stott, President of The York Society of Magicians, June 2015