Interest in magic began at age 9 with the usual box of tricks.
Holds degrees in education. Science teacher for 20 years. Has assisted teachers and thousands of students to apply simple, but effective techniques of memory and visualisation to their studies. Performed in over 30 live stage productions, and received numerous awards for both comedic and dramatic acting. In 1980, correctly predicted the headlines of two major newspapers, and successfully performed an underwater escape. Specialised in close-up, cards, mentalism and memory.
Performed close-up magic for 22 years at the same restaurant. Lectured in Australia and USA Original effects published in Apocalypse (Signed Mystery Card to Pocket - Issue 2, Vol.20 1997), The Minotaur and PEA's Vibrations.
Effects released: The Obsidian Prophecy Box, Absolute Memory Act, Digital Video Deck, Colaura, PsyLock, The Knight's Tour: Unlocked, Hollywood Princess, Book of Pi, Star Thot. Card sets for Rhinesense/Probe: PetSense, CinemaSense, TreeSense
Lecture notes published: Restaurant Magic; Some Unusual Chemical Demonstrations.
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Paddon's PackageRichard Paddon | 2017 / 12 / 31 | $50.00 to wish list | ||
PsyLockRichard Paddon![]() "It fooled me.......I have to tell you I was fooled and some of the effects, like the chair effect, I think are great..." - David Regal - Reel Magic Magazine review PsyLock uses a 10 digit combination padlock which utilizes a set of unusual and clever principles and ruses to unlock a diverse range of routines. The performer never touches the lock before, during or after the routine in any of the routines. That's right - the performer NEVER has to touch the lock at all!
| 2016 / 5 / 21 | $50.00 to wish list PDF & MP4 | ||
The Mystery Card To PocketRichard Paddon![]() "This is a mystery card. It's a mystery card because its identity will remain unknown. We'll return to it later." A second spectator freely selects and signs another card. This one is lost into the deck. The performer then reads this spectator's mind correctly divining both the card and the writing on the card. The first spectator then reaches into your jacket pocket to remove the mystery card. It is the signed card! The pocket is otherwise empty. This is Richard's favourite impromptu card routine. He has performed... | 2014 / 11 / 23 | $7.95 to wish list | ||
Star ThotRichard Paddon![]() Includes a 26 page instruction PDF with presentations, tips and ideas plus nine files to print the various name cards of different actors, including a wallet sized card. Keep one in your wallet or pocket and you're ready to go. Print the names on the back of your business card for a great promotional give-away. ... | 2014 / 11 / 2 | $3.99 to wish list | ||
Hollywood PrincessRichard Paddon![]() A large pile of movie poster postcards are mixed and distributed to three spectators. Each spectator looks through their movies, selects one (a free choice) and places the remaining postcards away, out of sight. The performer describes the images, scenes and names of each selected movie. It's that direct! Remember:
| 2014 / 10 / 10 | $9.95 to wish list PDF & MP4 | ||
Colaura: cold reading in full colorRichard Paddon![]()
| 2014 / 9 / 15 | $9.95 to wish list PDF & MP4 | ||
Digital Video DeckRichard Paddon![]() The Digital Video Deck combines a hi-tech Card At Any Number with a series of prediction, coincidence and mindreading effects culminating in a unique give-away or promotional tool. During your performance, a personalized prediction effect culminates in the spectator revealing their card at their chosen number using their own DVD player, Computer or TV. And what's more...this effect, whilst using a hi-tech aid, in no way uses technology. Clearly it is impossible to tamper with anything. The package includes: 1. Instruction... | 2014 / 9 / 3 | $9.95 to wish list PDF & MP4 | ||
SUCD: Some Unusual Chemical DemonstrationsRichard Paddon![]() Contents
| 2014 / 8 / 30 | $2.95 to wish list | ||
The Knight's Tour: A Scenic JourneyRichard Paddon![]() For the first time, Richard Paddon explains the secrets behind learning and performing the Knight's Tour. The Knight's Tour is a grand performance piece. It can fill a stage, unites the audience as one and showcases the performer. This package includes a 45 page e-book explaining how Richard learned, practiced and rehearsed the Knight's Tour with all the tips and secrets... | 2014 / 8 / 27 | $9.95 to wish list PDF & MP4 |
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