Learn “ The McBride Core Act Method” for Creating Your Dream Show

4  Fun and Informative Skill Building Classes with Jeff McBride

Join any ONE class or take the ALL!

Each class is 90 minutes with an optional 30 minutes to answer your questions

(Saturdays/ 11am - 1pm)

Note: You also have the option of using the listings below to sign up for any of these classes individually.

Everyone admires a skillful magician. If you love elegant sleight of hand and stand up magic this class is for you!

If you are a full-time pro or a beginner in the art, you will take away many new ideas, tricks and techniques, and wealth to practical information to enhance your magic. The focus of this series of classes is to build your skills and understanding of Stand-up, Parlor, and Stage Magic.

Spend a day with Jeff McBride as your personal instructor in a safe and friendly learning environment live online! Jeff is a master teacher of magic.  Jeff has over 50 years of performing and teaching experience. Now he is YOUR guide to mastering the art of magic. Jeff has trained full-time pro’s, award winners, Las Vegas headliners like Mat Franco, and some folks who just want to show off for their friends and family!

At the completion of each workshop, you will have the tools for creating your very own “Core Act”,  composed of the following essential elements.

This online event is open to women who perform magic, who work with magicians, or who simply love magic.  Together, we will share in group discussions about what it means to be a woman in the world of magic, the challenges we encounter and how we deal with them, and how we weave together the many worlds of performance and relationship.  Abigail McBride will be hosting this event, read on for more info!

Classes ONLINE on Zoom / Saturday from 11am-1pm Pacific Time

The Ultimate “Pack Small Play Massive” spectacle!

Jeff McBride has worked venues of up to 6,000 spectators, all with his act that packs in 1 small 50-pound road case! You might not play crowds that huge yet, but you will be able to, after this class!

The Secret is Silk! Silk magic is so lightweight, yet silk can expand to massive size! Silk magic will expand your mind and the size of your show! Many of today's top stars feature the classic silk magic effects We will explore why these effects work, and how you can twist and shape these effects into new routines.

Classes ONLINE on Zoom / Saturday from 11am-1pm Pacific Time

Jeff will teach you his personal close up, stand up and stage routine that he used for 30 years as the “core” of his stage show and also how rope magic can “ pull together” the loose ends of YOUR show.

One of the most versatile props is Rope!  You can carry it in your pocket, and perform with it close-up, yet the visibility of a rope can be seen in even the largest theaters. In this one day workshop, Jeff will “show you the ropes,” and personally teach you his curated list of award-winning rope routines.  In addition, Jeff will coach you on how you can adapt them to fit your performing style, whether you’re performing for high level entertaining corporate executives or just family and friends!

John F. Kennedy once observed that the word “crisis” in Chinese is composed of two characters—one representing danger, the other opportunity. Whether or not he was linguistically accurate, his thought was certainly accurate, and certainly applicable to our times.

Creating Magic in Business

Three Wednesdays: August 19, 26 and Sept. 2,  5:30pm-7:30pm PDT

David Morey & Tobias Beckwith with special guests Jeff McBride & John McLaughlin

A workshop for business and organizational leaders seeking a bit of real magic to help them re-boot their businesses and re-think their ways forward during these times—and for performers wanting a deeper understanding of their own businesses.

Classes ONLINE on Zoom / Saturday from 11am-1pm Pacific Time

Sleight of Hand Mastery with Coins, Balls & Thimbles for Stand Up & Stage

Jeff McBride is one of the greatest sleight-of-hand experts in the world. His extensive knowledge of manipulative magic is unparalleled.

Now Jeff can share his secrets with you and help you build your core manipulation act.

Jeff McBride's teaching style will help you to transcend your tricks and create a new form of magic theater. Now Jeff shares with you, for the first time, many never before disclosed techniques of the master manipulators. Jeff leads you step-by-step through this fascinating world of "digital" effects, and gives you the tools you need to become your best. A lifetime of manipulative masterpieces is waiting for you.

TRANSFORMING EYE CANDY INTO SOUL FOOD

Four Saturdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26 / 11am-1pm PST

Jeff McBride was awarded the Theory & Philosophy Award from the World Championships of Magic, FISM.  This is one of the highest honors in the world of magic, and, for the first time in history, Jeff will share with you his philosophy on the life cycle of the magician.

If you cannot attend live, you can watch the videos on demand anytime you like, but you must register for the class, as this material will not be made publicly available.

A specially designed program for both magicians who wish to add professional level speaking abilities to their repertoire, and for speakers who want to add magic to their presentations. The ability to surprise with magic, and to link that surprise to your message as a speaker can provide that special touch to give your talks the edge you need in today's competitive marketplace.

Hosted by the Magic & Mystery School Faculty, the Magic and Meaning Conference is an annual gathering of magicians, scholars, public speakers, professionals from many areas, and performers of diverse arts. It is for anyone who loves magic, storytelling, the philosophy of magic, and who wants to think about magic in new ways.

Attendance is strictly limited to 80 people so we can create a friendly, interactive community of learning and performing.

Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, 2020, from 10:00am to 4:15pm PACIFIC. Available afterwards ON DEMAND to all registrants.

- on the ZOOM Platform

It is our pleasure to announce that the Mystery School’s annual Homecoming event—the Magic and Meaning Conference—will be happening this year, and it will be ONLINE.

the Magic and Meaning Conference has been our community’s time to gather together, re-connect, and re-charge our love of magic that matters.  And yet, throughout the pandemic, the Magic & Mystery School has built upon its long experience with the Zoom platform to design and deliver online programs, courses, and seminars that have achieved very high quality. We have been busy applying some of what we've learned to come up with creative solutions to make sure this year's event will be an appropriate and exciting celebration of our 30th year!

Join Jeff McBride and Dr. Larry Hass and our special guests for these two days of lectures, workshops, and shows on the "dark arts" of Séance and Bizarre Magick. 

THIS CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL, BUT CHANGES HAPPEN. SO PLEASE EMAIL DEAN HASS TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST: LARRY@LAWRENCEHASS.COM

In response to many requests and because of extraordinary demand, we are delighted to present this Master Class aimed exclusively at mentalists. Jeff McBride's Master Class is the premier program in contemporary magic where YOU and your performance take center stage in a safe and supportive setting.

At this Special Master Class, all of the performances, talks, and breakout sessions are focused on the performing art of MENTALISM. Regular faculty members Jeff McBride and Dr. Larry Hass will share their thoughts on Mentalism and Mystery Entertainment. And our Special Guest for the Class will once again be ROSS JOHNSON, perhaps the most successful corporate mentalist in the United States. This is a RARE opportunity to learn from Ross, because he does not write books and rarely speaks to groups of mentalists. We are thrilled to be able to spend several days with him finding out what has made him so successful.

Our focus for the 2020 Master Class for Mentalism will be on:  THREE MODERN MASTERS: CASSIDY, RICHARDSON, AND WATERS.

This is an exciting opportunity, and it will sell out quickly. We hope that you will join us this November 11-14, 2020!

New and Expanded for 2020

Magic & Mystery School faculty is delighted to once again team with Vanishing Inc. Magic to present a new and exclusive way to explore close-up and parlor magic.

Spend two transformational days with some of the finest magicians and teachers in the industry, with an intense focus on raising your magic—and your performances—to a new level.  You will learn enough material to create a brand new show, and more importantly, you'll leave with a deeper, more refined appreciation for the power of your own magic, and how to tap into your best inner-magician.

This three-day Seminar is specially designed for physicians and other health care providers, including nurses, therapists, and alternative medicine practitioners.


The Seminar is taught by Jeff McBride and Larry Hass, Ph.D., two of the world’s leading magicians, and Ricardo Rosenkranz, M. D., who has pioneered a revolutionary Magic and Medicine teaching program at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.

During this special 3-day class, Jeff and guest teacher Mario Morris will share the real secrets of performing STREET MAGIC.  They will share their insights born of years of experience and also special magic effects that are best suited for today's street magic venues. During this Class, both real "STREET PERFORMANCE" and "STREET MAGIC FOR TELEVISION" will be covered.

You will have three days of intense learning and great fun with street magic, including the opportunity to perform before real "street" audiences in various locales around Las Vegas.  Click below for the extended description and schedule.

Live and In Person in Las Vegas!

Magic Master Class is the premiere magic educational experience in the world. It involves personalized instruction at the McBride House of Mystery in a small-group setting. It is designed so that each attendee takes their magic and their magic business to the next level.

In response to popular demand, the Magic & Mystery School offers seven-day Master Classes. This means there will be more time with Jeff and Larry (and sometimes Tobias) as well as special teaching units from world-leading teachers of magic. The seven-day class also includes a ticket for a major Las Vegas magic show, such as Mac King, and relaxed time for questions with the star. There will also be two events to which you may bring a guest or family member.

Hosted by the Magic & Mystery School Faculty, the Magic and Meaning Conference is an annual gathering of magicians, scholars, public speakers, professionals from many areas, and performers of diverse arts. It is for anyone who loves magic, storytelling, the philosophy of magic, and who wants to think about magic in new ways.

Attendance is strictly limited to 80 people so we can create a friendly, interactive community of learning and performing.