Magic Lessons
Learn magic up close.
Wondering how the impossible is done? Ask Barry about lessons in close-up magic. Tell him who they’re for and what you’d like to learn, and he’ll let you know what he can offer.
Formats, times and prices are agreed with Barry after you enquire. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Who it’s for
For the curious.
If you’ve ever watched a trick and wanted to know how it works, you’re in the right place to ask.
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Complete beginners
Never done a trick? Curiosity is the only thing you need to send an enquiry.
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Young magicians
Children and teens who’ve caught the magic bug. A parent or guardian makes the enquiry and shares an age range.
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Adults with a new hobby in mind
A few tricks for the dinner table, or a new skill to practise.
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Hobbyists
People who already know some magic and want to sharpen their close-up skills.
Once he’s read your enquiry, Barry will let you know whether lessons suit the learner’s age and experience.
What you could learn
Magic you can hold in your hands.
Barry’s craft is close-up magic, performed inches from the audience. These are the kinds of topics you can ask him about.
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Card magic
Handling a deck, classic card effects and the techniques behind them.
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Coins and everyday objects
Magic with things people carry in their pockets, like the coin that first caught Barry’s attention as a boy.
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Sleight of hand
The practice that makes the impossible look effortless.
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Performing
Presentation, timing and the confidence to show a trick to friends and family.
What’s covered in your particular lesson depends on the learner and the agreement made with Barry.
Lesson formats
Shaped around the learner.
Barry doesn’t list fixed lesson packages here. These are the arrangements you can ask about. He’ll tell you which ones he offers, where, and how long lessons run.
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One-to-one
Lessons focused on a single learner and what they want to learn.
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Small group
Friends, siblings or family members learning together.
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In person or online
Barry is based in Sydney. Mention where you are and whether you’d prefer online.
How it works
From first question to first trick.
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Send a lesson enquiry
Say who the lessons are for, their age range and experience, and what they’d like to learn.
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Barry replies personally
He reads every enquiry himself and gets back to you by email or phone to talk about what’s possible.
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You agree on the arrangements
Format, timing, location and price are all settled with Barry before anything is booked.
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The lessons begin
Once you’ve both agreed, the first lesson goes in the diary. Until then, nothing is confirmed.
Pricing
A price that fits the lesson.
Lesson prices aren’t listed on this site. Barry quotes once he knows what you’re after, and you’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Things that can shape the price
- The format
- How long each lesson runs
- How many lessons
- How many learners
- Where the lessons happen
There’s no payment to enquire and no obligation to book.
Good to know
Lesson questions
Anything else, just ask in your enquiry.
How old does a learner need to be?
There’s no age set on this page. Give the learner’s age range when you enquire and Barry will let you know whether lessons would suit them.
Can I enquire for my child?
Yes. For anyone under 18, a parent or guardian should make the enquiry. The form only asks for an age range, not the child’s name or other details, and Barry talks the arrangements through with you.
Do I need any experience?
No experience is needed to ask. Beginners and people who already know a few tricks can both enquire. Say where you’re starting from so Barry can pitch it right.
Are lessons in person or online?
Barry will confirm which formats he can offer when he replies. He’s based in Sydney, so tell him where you are and what you’d prefer.
How long are lessons, and how many will I need?
That depends on the learner and what they want to learn. Barry will talk it through with you and suggest something that fits.
Do I need to bring or buy anything?
Barry will let you know before the first lesson if anything is needed.
How much do lessons cost?
Prices aren’t listed on the site. Barry quotes based on the format, length, number of learners and location, and you’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Ready to learn a little magic?
Tell Barry who the lessons are for and what you’d like to learn.
ENQUIRE ABOUT A LESSON