Tony Clark Masterclass Masterclass by Tony Clark

Don’t miss your exclusive chance to learn from Tony Clark, a world-renowned magician, author, and magic consultant who will be sharing insights from a career spanning more than three decades.

A student of Slydini, Tony is best known for his novel and modern approaches to classic techniques. Beyond his successful career as a performer and creator, Tony is also the trusted advisor for magicians like David Copperfield and Criss Angel.

Tony’s unwavering passion for the art of magic was never more obvious than during the heartfelt moment when he learned he had fooled Penn & Teller. This Fool Us trophy sits proudly on his shelf alongside his “Stage Magician of the Year” award from the Magic Castle. Don’t be fooled into thinking Tony is just a stage performer, though. He’s also a fantastic sleight of hand artist who is just as adept working with silks, coins, and cards as he is commanding a stage.

While Tony has released a variety of popular tricks over the years, many of you likely know him best from “Gypsy Balloon.” This tremendous twist on the Gypsy Thread plot epitomizes Tony’s commitment to modernizing classic ideas for today’s audiences. It takes a smaller close-up/parlor effect and amplifies it to play for crowds of any size.

During the “Tony Clark Masterclass,” you’ll learn a variety of routines that highlight Tony’s unrivaled ability to blend strong visuals with practical, audience-tested methods. These powerful effects are enhanced by behind-the-scenes insights into his Slydini-inspired approach to timing and misdirection, along with thoughtful discussions on how he creates and structures routines.

The “Tony Clark Masterclass” contains two full-length lectures. As you watch, there will be a special section where you can submit any questions you have. Those questions will then be answered during a special Q&A interview that will be recorded and uploaded to your account.

Session 1: June 1, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Knife Swallowing
A comical and surprising vanish of a knife that emphasizes the Slydini-inspired principle of building and breaking tension to create invisible moments.

Coins Through the Table (Classic Routine)
A six-coin routine where coins seemingly pass through the table in phases. This dazzling routine illustrates misdirection, tension control, and the Heng Ping Chien move with deliberate offbeats.

Wrong Way Coins
A powerful misdirection moment where coins appear to travel in the opposite direction (upwards). Tony uses this as a surprise moment to fool magicians who understand the base idea. This routine reinforces his "reflexive response theory" and the way he likes to create fooling tricks using instinct, not logic.

Coins Across (Standing Version)
Performed without a table, coins visually jump from hand to hand. Strategically uses misdirection, timing, and body positioning to execute secret transfers invisibly.

Torn and Restored Paper (and Variations)
A masterful torn and restored routine performed with a cigarette paper, sugar packet, or even matches. It cleverly combines classic techniques to create a visual miracle.

Flying Knots
Two scarves visibly tied by both magician and participant are placed in a glass. They then impossibly untie themselves and reappear tied in another glass.

Ghost Knot
A knot unties itself as if it's magically melting apart. Uses smooth, natural handling that is deceptively simple.

Session 2: June 8, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Helicopter Card (Tony’s Streamlined Version)
A signed card vanishes from the participant’s hand and reappears face down in a separate packet.

Tabletop Change & Top Change Techniques
Tony introduces a visual, table-based top change and shares a timing-based, stand-up version inspired by David Roth. These are perfectly choreographed, casual and deceptive card switches.

Ring on String Prelude
Tony's expert approach to disarming participants before performing a ring flight routine. A borrowed ring is threaded onto one of two strings held in the participant’s hand. Without any visible moves, the ring ends up on the other string.

Jumbo Coin Routine
Using Slydini’s principles, Tony performs a beautiful sequence with a jumbo coin and silk. All of the taught moves focus on relaxation, timing, and covering methods with natural actions.

Scarf Through Arm
A silk visibly penetrates a participant’s clasped arms. Designed for stand-up or walkaround, this effect keeps participant's hands engaged and their attention focused.

Karate Card Catch
An invisible signed card is “thrown” by the participant and caught midair by the magician. This is a fun card sword-style moment without needing large props.

Bill and Silk Vanish
A borrowed bill is wrapped in a silk and visibly vanishes. Tony shares Slydini-style thumbtip handling and natural motion for vanishes with minimal tension. He also shares how to maintain strong audience management.

Q&A: June 22, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

While watching the first two lectures, there will be a special section where you can input any questions you have for Tony. He will then answer them during an exclusive interview that will get uploaded to your account.