Justin Higham – Vanishing Inc Masterclass

Description

Learn directly from a man who fooled legendary magicians like Dai Vernon and Ed Marlo. Any serious student of the art can’t afford to miss this one-of-a-kind Vanishing Inc. Masterclass.

For the past 40 years, Justin Higham has established a reputation as one of England’s most talented card magicians. The friend and overseas student of Ed Marlo is a prolific creator and publisher of more than 500 effects, and is also the author of more than 15 highly sought after books and manuscripts on card magic.

Justin’s legendary work with a deck of cards has been studied by all the most dedicated students of card magic, including our own Andi Gladwin—who often lauds about Justin’s technical ability and finesse. As Dai Vernon once said: “Justin is a master of creating truly original card magic moves and performing them to perfection.”

Having the opportunity to learn directly from Justin is an incredible treat. He almost never records video content. Now, thanks to the Vanishing Inc. Masterclass series, you can now enjoy two new full-length lectures, as well the exclusive opportunity to ask Justin anything you want.

Join Justin as he walks you through a variety of incredible card magic tricks and techniques that will have your jaw glued to the floor. He’ll be joined by host Andi Gladwin, who will be learning alongside you as Justin shares the nuanced details and skills needed to reach the next level of card magic. These fun and insightful lectures, which feature something for all skill levels, epitomize the “masterclass” moniker. The first Masterclass alone will have 30 moves. These are the types of videos you’ll find yourself returning to often.

As you watch, there will also be a special section to submit questions. These questions will be collated and answered during a special Q&A that will be recorded and uploaded later in the month.

Lecture 1: April 6, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Controls

Full Tilt (to the bottom and second…or third etc. from bottom)One Handed Svengali PeekVernon Jog ControlStep Double Undercut ‘Two Finessed Double UndercutsDiscussion on losing cards into the deckMahatma ControlMock PassKard Kontrols 3 & 4 (Rosenthal/Kardyro)

False Shuffles

False Hindu ShuffleIllusory Dovetail ShuffleDouble Pick-Up Shuffle [Unpublished]Mentalists False ShuffleRapid Riffle Stack and Reverse Rapid Riffle Stack

Glimpses

Half-Pass Action Glimpse (including two-card glimpse)Swivel-Turnaround GlimpseEddie Field’s Gall GlimpseMarlo Dribble GlimpseThumb-Off GlimpseFace-Down Riffle Glimpse

Forces

Illogical RIffle ForceDiscussion about Roger CrosthwaitePalm Down Illogical RIffle ForceIllogical Revolve Cut ForceIllogical Revolve Ace CuttingIllogical Dribble ForceIllogical Dribble Force (Face up variation)Illogical Dribble Force – Mates PredictionCasual Palm ReplacementNecktied Count Force

Passes

Dribble PassSlip Pass360 Degree Spread PassBelly PassThree O’Clock ShiftHalf Midnight ShiftUpright Swivel PassOver-the-Top PassThe Pass That Fooled MarloLecture 2: April 13, 2025 (4pm ET | NYC Time)

Pseudo Cheating Switches

Marlo Unloading SwitchSpread Cover UnloadNo Palm Underhand SwitchTwo-Stage Sequence SwitchClassic Palm VariationUnderhand Switch Grip Version“Appearing Deck” Packet SwitchAppearing HandAppearing PredictionReverse Penetrating Hand Switch

Multiple Card Controls

Impressionistic Ace Controls (Shifts and Cuts)Face Culling

Spectator Shuffle Effects

Double Pseudo MemorisationShuffled Three Location

Glimpse Effects

Reading the PapersRelay RevelationIllogical Stab Force

Forcing Effects

Multiple Forcing SequenceIllogical Everywhere and NowhereUnimpaired Prefiguration (including a discussion on improvisation)Impromptu Royal Flush

Pass Effects

Sherlock Holmes SkillsAir Pocket Cut and Moving Finger ForceShuffled ACAAN