MagicFest Special Event
An Audience with R Paul Wilson from 'The Real Hustle'
Sat 10 July ONLY
12.30 & 2.30pm (Duration: 60min)
He has been studying sleight of hand since he was eight years old after his grandfather taught him how to cheat at Gin. He is now considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on crooked gambling and has consulted for casinos, gaming companies and professional players around the world.
During the 1990s, Paul spent several years playing against casinos employing advanced methods of "advantage play" such as "card counting", "shuffle tracking" and "spotting". While these systems are completely legal in the eyes of the law, the casino industry invests millions of pounds to protect their games from players who use them.
In May 2000, Paul retired as a player to become a professional consultant. In 2002 he moved into the film and television industry where he now works as an actor, presenter, writer, producer and director.
Paul has created shows for Court TV, NBC and CBS in the US and is currently the writer/presenter of BBC3's hit show The Real Hustle.
Paul is currently in high demand as a speaker and performer for clients around the world. His experience and understanding of the art of deception give him a unique insight into the criminal mind.
In this show Paul will take his audience on a guided tour of the art of deception.
Paul is considered to be one of world's finest exponents of sleight of hand and will be sharing some of his favourite demonstrations of conjuring, cheating and con games.
Paul will show you how and why scams work, expose the secrets of professional cheaters and perform the impossible, right before your eyes.
Think you can't be conned? You're just who Paul wants to meet!
£10 adults, £8 concession
