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Dan is unparalleled in his ability to work with magicians of all levels and transform them into professional gigging performers. Dan's students range from the most accomplished magicians who have performed in for casinos, TV, and top corporations worldwide - to passionate hobbyists who are just beginning to explore the world of magic and mentalism.

Contrary to popular belief, the quality of a magic trick is not determined by its complexity. In fact, some of the most impactful magic is surprisingly simple to learn. I have curated a collection of lessons that offer the most memorable reactions while requiring the least amount of effort. This is more than just a magic tutorial; it is a tool that unlocks new opportunities. Imagine enjoying complimentary airline perks, receiving VIP treatment, and even impressing people by conjuring a business card before their eyes. Picture the astonishment as you transform a one-dollar bill into a hundred-dollar bill while settling your restaurant bill. With Dan Chan "The Millionaires' Mentalist," you will leave an indelible impression!
Want to learn magic that's perfect for any social or business environment? Did you know there are dozens of methods for each effect? Do you have all the time to research all the various methods and variations? I've researched half a dozen ways to change a one-dollar bill into a hundred-dollar bill. I also know more than a dozen Rubik's cube effects. I've seen dozens of gimmicked coin sets and decks of cards. I'll share with you the best. I've researched the best methods for each effect in every premise or genre of magic, so you don't have to. Want to sort thru the clutter and only learn the best? Why learn and relearn when you learn it once and be done? I will help you shave years off your learning curve by showing you my accelerated progressions. 

My teaching progressions are adaptive, catering to where your current knowledge. As a master magician, he's invested over $100,000 in magic and performance, so you don't have to! Your path will be easier as you stand on the shoulders of giants. 

When I first started performing magic professionally, I found information was difficult to find. Everything in books was either poorly explained, dated, disorganized, or difficult to decipher. Besides, there was little rhyme or reason for the way information was laid out. There were no progressions. The best way to learn magic is to attend live lectures and watch DVDs, but both assume prior knowledge of fundamentals that many do not have. The path from beginner to advance is ambiguous at best. There is no common starting point. 

Although I've taught many age ranges in the past, I now teach business people how to use magic to get their foot in the door, but they are also remembered years later.

Are you tired of reading books that are hard to decipher? Often trailers for effects are either over-hyped, not practical for real-world performances, or too difficult for your skill level. Are you learning if you "learn" something and only know how it works but can't perform it?

You might appreciate how difficult it is. And as a result, they give up. Dan not only teaches magic, but he also teaches the philosophy of magic, nuances, and even how to mentally prepare, respond & deal with hecklers when you get caught.

Time is money. Save your time and money and learn from Dan Chan, Master Magician, and Mentalist.


"Although Youtube is great, training with Dan saved me a lot of time - my most valuable commodity. I only wish I had started earlier! I came to learn magic, and I also learned how to present more effectively."

When you learn with Dan Chan, Master Magician, you will create a strong foundation and bridge the knowledge gap with a clear path and progression.

Dan C. Master Magician is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician whose magic has taken him worldwide. Based in Fremont, CA, Dan is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events worldwide. Dan C. Presents is the ultimate corporate entertainment experience. In 2017 Dan performed in Las Vegas, Shanghai, and Germany for corporate clients. Find out why Buzzfeed named him Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician and why he was recently featured in the Hustle, ThinkNum, VoyageLA, and Business Insider four times!

In addition to the accelerated teaching progressions, Dan teaches how to structure a sales presentation to close higher percentages of deals using magic as a sales tool. He is the world's top corporate magician performing for Affirm, Airbnb, Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, DELL, Deloitte, Disney, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Goldman Sachs, Grammarly, HP, IBM, Intel, Intuit, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KPMG, Levi's, LinkedIn, Lyft, Marriott, Marvel, MasterCard, Merrill Lynch, NBC, Netflix, Nike, Novartis, NVIDIA, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, SalesForce, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Slack, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, Uber, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Walmart, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, and Zillow, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

Intermediate Cards "How to get to a lady's heart"

The four aces are shown, then the aces are placed into different locations in the deck. Instantly they come back to the top of the deck. No duplicates are used just simple sleight of hand. Simple to learn yet amazing!  The spectator cuts to the aces!

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Mike is very knowledgable about magic. He had planned two tricks to teach my son but when we said we wanted learn something else he was able to accommodate us right on the spot.

Connor has both taught and shown me the art of magic. He offers beneficial advice and tips on how to improve and he's more than happy to share all the knowledge he has. I highly recommend him to peopl

I have seen multiple magic performances, but never to the level Connor performed, especially online. Connor has not only mastered an impressive repertoire of magical tricks and illusions, but also the

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Thirty minutes is too little time.  Connor is pleasant but I need to relax and decide whether I wish to continue as I seek FUN and amusement and this could be A Long Process before this Elder mould begin to relax and be at ease

Connor was just wonderful! He taught simple card tricks to my two grandchildren, who are 8 and 10. His one-hour lesson was superbly organized to provide an introduction to different types of magic card tricks. He was personable, very encouraging and patient, clearly explaining how the tricks were done and giving the boys time to practice themselves. I would highly recommend him, and felt he provided extremely good value for money. Thanks Connor!!

Want to wow your friends with sleight-of-hand? Want to amaze and frustrate your family as they try to figure out how you’ve blown their minds? Then you’ve come to the right place! I’m a magician with two years of teaching experience who wants to share my passion and secrets to help you learn and perfect our craft. It’s never too early or late to start learning card magic, and I welcome students of all ages. For beginners we’ll start with the basic fundamentals of pinky breaks, double lifts, grips, and force picks, growing from there to open a whole world of opportunities for card tricks. For intermediates I’ll help you perfect the basics and explore new areas of magic: creating your own tricks; working on second/bottom deals; amplifying your patter, performance, and stage presence; and practicing advanced passes. Whether you’ve never handled cards before, or are looking to spice up your magic routine with new techniques, I’ll be there to help! Shoot me a message to see if we would make a good match. I can’t wait to start working with you!


Hi! My name’s Connor, and I’m a college student studying Statistics and Political Theory. I’ve been teaching and performing magic professionally for over 2 years and I approach teaching magic analytically and creatively. I break tricks down, teaching students to create their own stories and characters while performing shocking tricks. Here’s a bit of my own magic story!

I was first introduced to magic at a camp at the age of 9 and have loved card magic ever since. This inspired me to learn more, and I never really stopped, only falling more in love with it every day. My skills and tricks are self-taught, as I studied books and online videos and dedicated countless hours to improving my skills. My high-school journalism team featured me in a video about magic, which is the most-watched video they’ve ever produced. The summer camp where I initially learned magic hired me to teach, and I worked there for two summers as their lead Magician, teaching magic to thousands of kids aged 8-16. Additionally, I performed in shows for the camp with audiences of over 500 people, where I perfected my performance and public speaking skills. I began doing events, performing at parties, and teaching and performing at nursing homes. Now, as a college student, I regularly perform for students and faculty across campus, do virtual shows, and was recently featured in my university’s newspaper.

I can’t wait to teach you the performing art of magic and help you brighten the world with your talent!

Mike is an excellent and patient teacher of magic.  Our child is very shy and he was very excited about the magic tricks he was learning.

I was hoping to have group session and have Mike teach card tricks to a group. I messaged him and he was very pleasant. I booked the session and made the payments. In the next few days, I haven't received a voicemail, message, or email. Two days before the lesson I get a email saying "My lesson has been canceled." Without warning my lesson was canceled leaving me with no one to teach the group. There was no explanation to the cancelation and when I messaged him I got no response. I was thrown into a tough situation and wished there was better communication. 

Mike is Amazing!  He is supper great and patient with my 10yo. Not only is he learning Magic, but I I have also seen a creative boost in wanting to learn other things and his grades have improved.  Im also seeing more confidence in taking on or trying new things.  I can not say enough about learning Magic with Mike.   I also greatly appreciate Mike's flexibility with scheduling and he is a great communicator overall. 

Learn to do magic like you've seen on TV. I will teach you easy to perform tricks and illusions that will make your spectators think you've been at it for years. I guarantee you will be amazed at what you will be able to do with a little practice!

Magic has been a part of my life for well over 30 years, since I received my first magic kit when I was four years old. I have been performing it since then and performing it professionally (getting paid for it) since the age of 15. I have been giving lessons as well to young aspiring magicians for the last 15 years. I feel like I have a lot of knowledge to offer about the field of magic, and quite a few tips to offer as far as public speaking and performing in general.

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Mike is very knowledgable about magic. He had planned two tricks to teach my son but when we said we wanted learn something else he was able to accommodate us right on the spot.

Connor has both taught and shown me the art of magic. He offers beneficial advice and tips on how to improve and he's more than happy to share all the knowledge he has. I highly recommend him to peopl

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I have seen multiple magic performances, but never to the level Connor performed, especially online. Connor has not only mastered an impressive repertoire of magical tricks and illusions, but also the

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