Need a reliably good lecture for your magic club? Paul has been giving lectures that satisfy since 1979. Tell your club secretary!
" Paul is a clever and creative magician. I was lucky to have known Paul and his magic even from the time before he moved to the USA. As it appears he is offering his lecture services to magic groups, I'll happily endorse this! " - Dan Garrett
Paul is a performer, creator, writer and lecturer, and I have the highest respect for him in all four departments.” - Peter Duffie
"Paul Hallas' lecture is a wonderful blend of magic and mentalism for the close-up and stand up magicians. There are no pipe dreams here; the material has been taken from Paul's own working repertoire. You will learn strong commercial magic for the working performer...magic you can and will use. On top of that is Paul's engaging personality and clear teaching style. All in all, a great evening of magical education and entertainment." - - Marc DeSouza
 My new book is now available so ask your favorite magic dealer to obtain it for you or get it from my friends at H & R Books in Texas, Meir Yedid (where you can also pick up my best selling packet effect "Especially Wild" Fred Mitchell Books Elmwood Magic or Empire Magic. Called "Still Small, Still Deadly- More Meanderings on Minimalistic Magic" it is a sequel to "Small But Deadly" and continues on in the same vein, discussion and analysis of packet effects plus routines to add to your repertoires. If you loved the first book, then you'll love this one too. I have some great guest contributors. This book is a large 8.5 x 11 inch soft cover with 183 pages. Cover design shown on the left. The price is $25 plus postage. Includes effect contributions from:
Cameron Francis, David Gemmell, David Neighbors, Hideo Kato, Howard Adams, John Guastaferro, Peter Duffie, Richard Vollmer, Ryan Matney, Scott F. Guinn, William Goodwin and ohers. Already people are saying it may outsell the first. Truth is that's impossible as there were fewer printed! But it may sell quickly. Nice comments are starting to appear on the web and magazine reviews will not be far behind, I'm expecting some in the next few months. If you enjoyed the first, what are you waiting for???? Reviews will be appearing in Magic Menu, The Linking Ring magazine and MUM magazine but by the time some of those appear the small print run may have gone.
My last book "Magic From The Overground" is still available, the most recent review of that appeared in the July 2009 issue of "The Linking Ring". Better late than never I guess. Tom Craven concluded his review by highly recommending the book. Comments from some earlier reviewers and readers can be found further down the page
I am still waiting for some packet trick releases I filmed 2 years ago but with the economy as it is, who knows when they will be released, but fingers crossed that "Monster Mash" may return later this year...
 Paul seen on the left lecturing at Mingus Magic, Reading's magic shop and mini theatre. Being assisted by immediate past President Tony, who knows a few good card tricks... Need a good lecturer for your magic club? Look no further. Paul has been lecturing to magic clubs since 1979 when his first magic book was published. He has been to some clubs in the UK and USA several times. Since moving to the USA Paul has been a featured lecturer and/or performer at the following Magic Conventions: Funarama Conventon (Maryland) Metro-Magic 3 (New Jersey) Kutztown S.A.M. Convention (Pennsylvania) What about your club or convention?
Paul's last book was released by H & R Books in August 2008 gaining good reviews in the major magic magazines from the likes of Steve Beam and Peter Duffie. Professional comedy magician Paul Romhany said on his blog The Romhany Report, “Wow, this is a GOLD MINE that EVERY MAGICIAN should own!!” and “one of my favorite trick books for a long time. This is one of those books that you could make a living from just by learning a few of the routines in here.” Author of “The Kingdom of The Red”, Larry Barnowski said, “These are audience tested effects by a pro. If you love great plots and scripts for card magic and mentalism you'll find a wealth of material within the pages of this book.” And the praise keeps coming… “It is indeed very, very good” - Cameron Francis. “MFTO is most definitely a must-read and must-buy.” - Paul Gordon. “I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting solid workable magic that you will definitely use.” - Marty Grams. "I've just read Magic From The Overground and it's brilliant!" -John Hotowka.
This is a book not to be missed, and represents my lifetime in magic and mentalism!
Water To Wine will actually be the first official release with DVD instruction along with Something From Nothing as a great two for one deal. Both taught on one DVD supplied with all the necessary cards.
Following quickly on its heels is another two trick combination, a re-release of an older popular effect of mine now with DVD instruction, Not Another Three Card Trick (the latter appeared also in my book Small But Deadly and is a perfect strolling opener) and Cloned,the update of Peter Duffie's Clone Zone (the original also appeared in "Small But Deadly".
Also released in Feb. 2009 was another 2 in 1 packet trick release, "The Handy Trick Collection and Vampire Dawn". Check with your magic dealer.
Yes, my card and mentalism DVD's ARE available. Ask your favorite magic dealer or e-mail me direct.
Here’s further comment on past Paul Hallas lectures:
“Thanks for an excellent evening. Your lecture was really appreciated and enjoyed by all present. I know that the lads from Ipswich were pleased that they had made the journey too!” - Alan Maskell, The Pentacle Club.-
’ “Thanks for starting our magical calendar off with such a great lecture. I can only say that all our members voiced their approval and the number of visitors speaks volumes of your reputation as a performer, lecturer and dealer.” - Alex R. Proctor, The Scottish Conjurer’s Association.
“You made everything seem so easy and feedback from members has been extremely positive and full of praise.” Pamela Buckley, British Magical Society
“I enjoyed your lecture, some clever ideas.” - Bob Ostin, Liverpool.
.“Your talk was just right and I have received a lot of positive feedback” -Duncan Trillo, Mind Magic
“I have seen your lecture several times over the past few years, and yet again was impressed by many of your ideas and routines.” - Steve Screen, Derby Magic Circle
"Your lecture was first class and I am sure all magicians would go away wiser with seeing you.” Elizabeth McNamara, Paisley Magic Circle.
"Worth seeing" - Al Smith (and more recently, "Surely you could have found a better quote from me than that!") .
Paul is willing to travel anywhere to present his lecture to magical clubs or magic conventions, providing of course, he can fit it into his schedule.
Paul has written the following magic and mental publications:
Mainly Close Up, The Even Cheaper Booklet, Mental Mix,
The Table Hopper’s Source Book, TOTAT, Son of TOTAT,
TOTAT Rides Again, Baby TOTAT, Manusecret Vol. 1 Business Card Magic, Clever Card Conceptions, Mindful Mentalism, Mindful Mentalism Vol. 2, Mindful Mentalism Vol. 3, The Best of Alchemy Card Magic,
Small But Deadly and Across The Void.
Past editor of magic magazines “Alchemy” and “Mirage" and edited and published the Chris Wardle manuscripts “Ten Mysteries” “Investigating The Mene Tekel Deck” and "Beyond Svengali".
Paul has had articles published in the following magazines:
Abracadabra, Abacus, Alchemy, Apocalypse, Centre Tear, Club 71 Magazine, The Conjurer, Ego, The Labal, The Linking Ring, Magic Info, Magic Manuscript, Magigram, Mind Over Magic,Mirage, M-U-M, Pabular and Sentinel.
Previously marketed effects include:
Especially Wild, Monster Mash, Vampire Dawn, Not Another Three Card Trick, The Beautiful Witch, Ultimate Think Stop and
The Handy Trick Collection.
COMING IN 2010 (?) WITH DVD INSTRUCTION Monster Mash, is scheduled for release again soon (this time Monster Mash will be in color and those that have already seen the cards know they are great) alongside some new packet trick releases: Dragon Tale and Pollution Trick. Watch your dealers for details.
 This picture, taken in Houston, Texas shows Paul holding a copy of his book "Small But Deadly" with publishers Richard Hatch (on the left) and Charlie Randall (on the right). They also did a great job on my new book.
"Small But Deadly" is available from H & R Books and other good magical bookshops. Excellent reviews can be found at Visions Online magical magazine, July 2005 issues of "The Linking Ring'" and "Magic" magazines and August issue of "M.U.M" Earlier good reviews appeared in "Abracadabra", "Club 71" and "The Magic Circular".
"Small But Deadly is a total joy to read" - Bill Wisch
" My name is Bob and I'm a recovering packetaholic. I hadn't done a packet trick in 12 days but then I read SMALL BUT DEADLY and fell off the wagon. I couldn't help myself and you won't be able to either if you read this book. Here, let me show you something, I've got, one, two three, four red-backed jokers ...." - Bob Farmer, Canada.
"Your book is more than a great reference work, it is also an exciting reading experience" - Reinhard Mueller, Germany..
"ESPecially Wild" is available from Meir Yedid and many other dealers. Meir manufactures the effect and has been selling it since 1987.
Paul was a featured performer and lecturer at the Funarama Magic Convention in Aberdeen, Maryland both in 2005 and 2006. After his first appearance there it was reported on the Magic Cafe by Harry Murphy:
"Then there was my favorite lecture. It was given late at night by the Café’s own Paul Hallas. Paul has relocated to the USA from the UK and essentially starting over as a performer. His lecture was full of killer, commercial, and useful stuff. I have never seen Mr. Hallas perform before and really liked his laid back and seemingly leisurely performance style. I strongly believe that Mr. Hallas would enhance any club’s function and any convention’s program. His lecture and stage performance are top shelf! "
Steve Oxford reported on the same forum: "The lecture by Paul Hallas was great, clubs should book this very informative lecture as it is material for everyone. "
Gman also agreed saying: "Paul Hallas did a basic card lecture that was also one of my favorites. He had most of the folks that attended working with cards ...Oh, and Paul's close up and stage performances were fantastic."
Thanks guys. This basic card magic lecture was a special one off lecture though, for the Funarama, so currently there are no plans to repeat it.
 The picture on the left sees me finally introducing cards into my Funarama close up performance. Again, this was a one off performance that included a parrot, dice, and the long since seen most dangerous trick I do wherein my socks change places.Must be 15 years since I performed that one, and it will probably be another 15 before I do it again, lol. Closing the show was not easy following Eddie Ray and Rudy Hunter. Remember not to make an angry parrot.
Paul can be seen below lecturing for The Edinburgh Magic Circle in February 2007
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