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THROUGH THE EYES OF A MAGICIAN

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

This lecture touches on the Phycology of the World of Magic

You will be taken on an unusual journey into the mysterious world of the impossible and the unexplained. The lecture starts with a bolt that takes you out of your logical world into an intriguing and fascinating field of the unexpected.

The power of psychology and misdirection is a skill that the magician uses to create the impossible. You will get an insight into how he can gain control of you, at the same time giving you the impression that you, yourself, have complete control.

This lecture will also give you demonstrations within the science of misdirection, in which all the audience may participate. Also on this amazing journey, you will see how the mind can be mystified regarding the science of perception, i.e seeing something which is not there.

The journey is full of twists and turns. It is fascinating, amazing, informative and interesting. Even if you are not too sure or you don’t like magic, you will be fascinated by this lecture.

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PLEASE NOTE – Through the Eyes of a Magician is a lecture/talk – not a magic show.

SLEIGHT OF MIND

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

Seven amazing and magical experiment regarding our mind

You will be taken on an unusual journey into the mysterious world of the impossible and the unexplained. The lecture starts with a bolt that takes you out of your logical world into an intriguing and fascinating field of the unexpected.

The power of psychology and misdirection is a skill that the magician uses to create the impossible. You will get an insight into how he can gain control of you, at the same time giving you the impression that you, yourself, have complete control.

This lecture will also give you demonstrations within the science of misdirection, in which all the audience may participate. Also on this amazing journey, you will see how the mind can be mystified regarding the science of perception, i.e seeing something which is not there.

The journey is full of twists and turns. It is fascinating, amazing, informative and interesting. Even if you are not too sure or you don’t like magic, you will be fascinated by this lecture.

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PLEASE NOTE – Sleight of Mind is a lecture/talk – not a magic show.

HEADS I WIN – TAILS YOU LOSE

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

Lecture on the Science of Probability in the Art of Magic

This fascinating lecture takes you on an amazing journey into the science of probability. This lecture will give you an insight into how to become a winner even when you lose.

The journey starts with the lecturer offering £50 on the table with 51 chances of winning but only a very small chance of losing. Although the probability is 1 in 52 of losing, you will never win. Magicians use the science of probability in their favour in order to give the impression that they can perform miracles, but realistically, it is the probability that is creating the magic in a clever and interesting way. Don’t worry – this lecture is not taxing to the brain, nor is it heavy with figures. There will be clever experiments to simplify the concept of a very interesting subject by using a coin regarding heads and tails – hence the title of this lecture. Did you know, if you use the science of probability to your favour; you will increase your chances of winning the lottery and it will increase your chances of winning on the horses. There are also other little gambling tricks that will amuse your mind.

Also in this fascinating lecture, you will get interesting tips on how to make a decision.

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PLEASE NOTE – HEADS I WIN – TAILS YOU LOSE is a lecture/talk – not a magic show

CURIOSITY KILL THE CAT

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

The Secrets of Magic

Don’t worry – no cats are killed in this lecture. If you have ever been curious as to know what is on the other side of the magician’s door, well this is your chance. The magician will open the magic door (only slightly) and give you an insight into what goes on behind the scenes. There will be a few tricks performed and exposed for you try with your family and friends. Have you ever been curious how a deck of cards was formed? For example, have you wonder what the “hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs in a pack of cards represent. Curiosity kill the cat is full of hidden secrets that will make you open your eyes in the world of magic.

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PLEASE NOTE – CURIOSITY THAT KILLED THE CAT is a lecture/talk – not a magic show.

SCIENCE OF MISDIRECTION

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

An insight how a magician performs his tricks at functions

SCIENCE OF MISDIRECTION is a follow up to the first lecture “Through the Eyes of a Magician”.
The magician knows when he try to deceive the punter, they are very sceptic and don’t believe what has happened.

Beating the sceptics and preventing the punters from spoiling your magic by being smart requires a special skill. This lecture will give you an insight into the field of working as a Close up Magician by giving you demonstrations on how not to be caught out.
A cluster of magic is demonstrated. Also I will ask someone to come up and challenge them to be awkward and try to beat me. This lecture requires a sharp and eagle eyed audience. Its objective is to beat the sceptics in an interesting and amazing way.

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PLEASE NOTE – MISDIRECTION is a lecture/talk – not a magic show.

TRIBUTE TO TOMMY COOPER

Length of Talk 55 minutes (average)

A comedy lecture on the life of Tommy Cooper on stage

If you are looking for a lecture which is well planned, structured & prepared, then don’t bother booking this talk because you will be disappointed! This lecture is the only lecture in the world that is meant to go wrong. If this lecture went well, it wouldn’t be Tommy Cooper.

The well-loved comedian magician Tommy Cooper made his career in magic that went wrong. In this tribute, you will see those awful tricks that had a clever twist. Tommy Cooper is well known for his awful but brilliant one liner. It wasn’t the jokes that made people laugh; it was his face, his mannerisms and the clumsy way in which he portrayed himself as a lousy magician. This lecture touches on those comical one liners. The tribute touches on his life, but mainly his life on stage and all the props that went wrong that made him famous.
This lecture is a tribute to Tommy Cooper. Therefore it has a comic approach and is light hearted than an informative lecture.

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PLEASE NOTE – TRIBUTE TO TOMMY COOPER is not a Comedy Magic Show, but a very light hearted tribute to the great man.

Genuine Feedback

Pete, you were awesome. You went above and beyond for us at our Wedding and all our guests were blown away.

CHRIS HALL (ITV Granada Reports Sports Presenter)

Pete did my daughter’s milestone birthday event proud; all my guests enjoyed his amazing magic

SHERRIE HEWSON (TV Personality/Loose Women)

Very slick – Top Magician

TED ROBBINS (TV Personality)

Pete Turner was great at our wedding. He took the pressure and the worry from us by looking after our guests with his amazing magic.

LIZ & JOHN NEWTON (Macclesfield)

Pete’s skills & professionalism really shone at our Wedding. He shows humour and charm in his delivery, making his magic more entertaining.

ELIZABETH PENNINGTON (Warrington)

I was amazed with Pete’s magic at our daughters wedding. What impressed me was the way Peter handled the heckling he received from our younger guests (after a few drinks). The way he turned it around, earned him the respect at the Wedding – very professional

MICHAELA EVANS (Manchester)

I’m not really into magic, but I was so glad my new husband persuaded me to have Pete as our Wedding Magician, because he was amazing. He brought that extra little spark into our Special Day which was well received. Our Guests loved him and did not want him to go home.

ENID SHAW – (St. Helens) Mother of the Bride

Thank you so much for entertaining us so superbly at Isobel & Allan’s wedding last week. Your contribution has been the talking point of the whole event and the Bride & Groom were especially pleased. I myself remain completely baffled by everything you did.

MICHELLE DEMPSEY – (Chester) – Wedding at Northrop Hall

Pete Turner is known as the Peoples Magician. His warm personality, his quick wit and his amazing magic have given Pete a good reputation, making him a popular choice when hiring a magician.

TRISHA KING (Wirral) – Mother of the Bride

I can see why Pete gets called The Peoples Magician, he fitted into our Wedding as if was one of the Guests. He kept low key, and entertained our guests without getting in the way. As for his magic – I’ve never seen anything like it! – Truly Amazing – well recommended

TONY LISTER (West Midland)

I was that annoying women who trying to give you a hard time at our Tony’s wedding.

I’m not really into magic; but you had me, dam you. My ‘husband to be’ wants you at our wedding. After seeing you at my brother’s wedding, he has my approval to get in touch with you. Hope you’re free.

ALISON LISTER (sister of Tony Lister)

I’ve booked Pete for five talks at our Probus and he has never let us down. Each talk has a different outlook on the same theme. We have booked Pete again for his sixth talk next year.

Ray Howarth (Urmston Probus)

Amazing Speaker. We have booked Pete on four occasions and our ladies have really enjoyed his lectures.

Pauline Kennerly (Heatly WI)

Absolutely brilliant. Our ladies were amazed with Pete’s talk. I recommend this speaker at your event.

Christina Thompson (Speakers Secretary of the Poynton Methodist Church Ladies Fellowship)

Pete joined our cruise in Australia for our long voyage over the Indian Ocean to South Africa, so we knew it was going to be tough to keep our passengers occupied. Pete never let us down. He did ten lectures. Each was well attended. We even used Pete as a pre dinner entertainment, which filled our lounge. Great speaker, I would like to put forward Peter for the Baltic Cruise in May.

Julie (Cruise Director from Travelscope) Around the World Cruise 2008

Thank you very much for your great lectures. It was different and you have had great feedback from my passengers.

Richard Sykes (Cruise Director of the Marco Polo, St Petersburg Cruise)

Thank you for an amazing presentation, some of my members called me the next day to say how much they enjoyed your talk.

Ruth Seed (Speaker Secretary Waddington WI)

Thank you very much for your most interesting talk/demonstration given to Deva Probus on Tuesday last. The measure of an excellent talk in our age group, after a good lunch, always has been “how many were awake” The fact was they all were awake.

Ronald Meakins (Chairman of The Deaver Probus Club)

Pat Fletcher (Speaker Secretary Church Minshull WI)

Pat Fletcher (Speaker Secretary Church Minshull WI)

Many thanks for your talk & demonstration last Monday. The response from members was excellent and on that basis, I would like to book you for next year.

Derek Howell (Weaver Probus)

There is no doubt that your “gestures” (all right ones – no naughty ones) had eye contact, use of humour, audience rapport, good use of vobabulary and word pictures with pitch, pause and pace and you will be pleased “you passed the assignment with flying colours – and we shall all look forward to seeing you on your next presentation.”

Betty Longmate (Lockstock Ladies Group, Bolton & Guest Speaker of the Bolton Ladies Speakers Club)

Thank you so much for your interesting talk with the Ladies Probus last month. It was much appreciated by all and we are still talking about it.

Stella Miller (Prestbury Ladies Probus, Nr Macclesfield)

Thank you for an amazing talk yesterday despite the difficult road conditions. Members who did not turn up due to bad weather have regretted not coming to our meeting after hearing about your talk from other members. Sorry for the low numbers, but all of us really enjoyed your talk. Well done.

Pete Crawford (41 Club)

Many thanks for talking to our club, everyone really enjoyed it.

Malcolm Clark (Heard Green Probus)

Pete Turner’s talk is different, active and informative. We have got him booked again for next year.

Diane Hableton. (Probus Two Ladies of Congleton)

Pete’s talk is interesting with humour. We have booked Pete Tuner three times and have booked him next year.

Brian Handley (Pewterspear Probus)

I’ve booked Pete for five talks at our Probus and he has never let us down. Each talk has a different outlook on the same theme. We have booked Pete again for his sixth talk next year.

Ray Howarth (Urmston Probus)

Amazing Speaker. We have booked Pete on four occasions and our ladies have really enjoyed his lectures.

Pauline Kennerly (Heatly WI)

Absolutely brilliant. Our ladies were amazed with Pete’s talk. I recommend this speaker at your event.

Christina Thompson (Speakers Secretary of the Poynton Methodist Church Ladies Fellowship)

Pete joined our cruise in Australia for our long voyage over the Indian Ocean to South Africa, so we knew it was going to be tough to keep our passengers occupied. Pete never let us down. He did ten lectures. Each was well attended. We even used Pete as a pre dinner entertainment, which filled our lounge. Great speaker, I would like to put forward Peter for the Baltic Cruise in May.

Julie (Cruise Director from Travelscope) Around the World Cruise 2008

Thank you very much for your great lectures. It was different and you have had great feedback from my passengers.

Richard Sykes (Cruise Director of the Marco Polo, St Petersburg Cruise)

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