Magic School Reviews and Testimonials

"I came to the workshop hoping to transform into a new kind of magician -- a subtler magician who weaves wonder even in between the tricks, in all aspects of life. I am thankful to all of the participants for the boost. Standing upon their mighty shoulders, I can see a magical horizon. And the wonderful thing about a horizon is that, the faster you run toward it, the faster it runs along and widens with you."

"I came home infused with a wisdom and a truth that is priceless and lasting."

"For me, the class was not about learning the latest sleights and moves (though I did pick up some good ones), it was about connecting with a like-minded performers and sharing in a welcoming community. I left completely re-invigorated and re-committed to the craft."

"From my shy days in Mystery School to my more recent Master Classes they have educated and enriched my magic verve with supportive, professional, and sincere guidance, while monitoring the evolvement of my performance."

"When people ask me what the best part of a McBride Magic School session is I always respond by saying it's the creative and inspirational energy. During this past session I left the school with a financial goal in mind with my magic. I want to make $X amount per week by performing magic alone. I have been making my goal or doubling it every week since I have been home. This is a HUGE breakthrough for me and I believe it is a direct result of The Magic School."

"[Jeff and Eugene] advance the state of our art through teaching the way they think about their own work."

"As a participant, you have the opportunity to perform and get feedback from all of the attendees in a loving and caring way that doesn't typically happen in the magic community."

"Who is this class for? The class really is for anyone with an interest in people and psychology."

"Jeff McBride emphasizes the importance of the students feeling well, that we trust each other and enjoy each other's company. The camaraderie is good. There is no competition among us. We do things together, laugh, hang out, dine together and perform magic. In this way pleasure and business are joined."

"Not only did I get the advice I was looking for, the inspiration from Jeff and Eugene will last a lifetime. "

"Because Jeff cultivated an environment of camaraderie, companionship, and support at his home, many students strongly connected with other members of the class. The most magical part of the weekend was the growth of this connection. It wouldn't have developed if an authoritarian pedagogue stood before us lecturing dogmatically about doing better magic. It happened because we all interacted as equals, and ended up leaving as friends."

"I had always found myself attracted to the "gravitas" of bizarre magic, but as I had seen it practiced and from everything that I had read about it, there was an unfortunate "Count Floyd" self-parodying quality that seemed inescapable. The sessions with Jeff and Eugene at this event forever freed me from the shackles of the past expressions of this art."

"Wow! What can I say about the 7-day master class at the Magic & Mystery School?... From Jeff's seemingly limitless knowledge of magic (including his amazing, and amazingly entertaining ability to find everything he needs to perform the tricks he's asked about, recount their history, then perform them!), his perceptive advice and his boundless energy and enthusiasm to Eugene's wonderful magic and words of wisdom to Abbi's and the rest of the faculty's knowledge of magic and the business of magic, its difficult to find the words to describe what a wonderful time I had... What I'm certain of is that I'll be back and that if you've never been, you'll have an absolutely unforgettable experience!"

"The most welcoming atmosphere of achievement I have ever experienced. It was a dream!"

"Working with Jeff and Eugene was equivalent of getting golf lessons from Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer!"

"If you want to be more than a cookie Cutter magician, this is the place to be!"

"McBride's Master Class has been the the single most useful and rewarding week of my life."

"He doesn't just help you with a trick, he helps you in every aspect of theater and performing arts. When all that is put together it's more than just a magic act. It's a huge magical theater production!"

"Master Class was the best magical experience I have ever had. My magic is now more unique to me, and I have a much deeper understanding of the whole "magical experience" that the magician and the audience go through at a show."

"Jeff, This Class Was Wonderful! There are no words I can use to explain how great of an experience it was to work with you to better my magic. For the first time I felt connected to the 'magic world' in the business, entertainment, and the everyday atmosphere. Thank you."