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Magic with Daniel C.

Fremont, California

5.0
(8)
Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 8+
Speaks Chinese, Chinese
Teaching since 1999
Magic and Misdirection

    Learn magic from a pro who's performed over 7500 shows

    Experience the profound impact of close-up magic firsthand with Dan C., a master magician who knows how to captivate and inspire. Engage in a private lesson with Dan, and you'll rapidly advance in magic. His tailored approach is designed to significantly shorten your learning curve, allowing you to master intricate routines swiftly. Dan's expertise is sought after by numerous top executives and their families in Silicon Valley. He has meticulously distilled knowledge from an extensive array of resources – spanning tens of thousands of hours of study, thousands of DVDs, books, workshops, and lectures – to offer you the very best in magical education. Renowned for his innovative teaching methods, Dan stands out as the go-to magic instructor. To ensure the most efficient learning experience, each lesson is complemented by a pre-lesson video, allowing you to maximize your progress in each session.

    Instructor details

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    Pecos Court, Fremont CA
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-11 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-9 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $250

    About Daniel C.

    5.0
    (8)
    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.

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    5.0
    8 Reviews
    Edward
    Teacher's studio
    Dan teaches not only techniques of magic, but also how to build a persona during performances. Highly recommend!
    Posted Apr 15, 2022
    Corey
    Online
    Our son (12 yrs old) has been receiving weekly lessons from Daniel since June. Daniel is a phenomenal and knowledgeable magician, is enthusiastic, works well with children, and was flexible when we rescheduled a lesson due to summer vacation plans. Our son leaves every class with a new skill or trick and we like that Daniel asks our son to practice or review skills/tricks/videos before his next class. Our son has improved his magic skills as well as widened his magic trick repertoire.
    Posted Aug 17, 2020
    Flo
    Online
    Great first lesson with Daniel. Ready for tomorrow!
    Posted May 27, 2020
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    Experience

    Magic Castle Member

    Jan, 2006 - Present

    Academy of Magical Arts

    Member of the Magic Castle

    Corporate Magician

    Oct, 1999 - Present

    Dan Chan Presents

    Master Magician has entertained for Apple, Bank of America, Chevron, Google, Yahoo, Paypal, Airbnb, BitTorrent, Sony Play Station, Intel, Oracle, HP, Cisco, eBay, Thumbtack, Quora, BMC, IBM, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, Pfizer, Specialized Bicycles and hundreds of global companies.

    Education

    Business Administration

    Sep, 1995 - Jun, 1999

    University of California Riverside

    Magic and Misdirection

    Jul, 2004 - Sep, 2004

    Chavez School of Magic

    Awards

    Magician of the Year

    Dec, 2007

    International Brotherhood of Magicians

    Masters Division - 1st Place

    Dec, 2014

    International Brotherhood of Magicians

    O.M.C. Interclub Contest

    Jun, 2009

    Oakland Magic Circle

    Affiliations

    International Brotherhood of Magicians

    Jan, 2006

    The International Brotherhood of Magicians is the world’s largest organization of magicians, with members in 88 countries. Founded in 1922 by Len Vintus and Gene Gordon, the I.B.M.’s membership today includes the top professional magicians and thousands of enthusiastic hobbyists from all walks of life.

    Academy of Magical Arts

    Aug, 2006

    The Academy of Magical Arts, Inc. has been and will continue to be the premier organization in the world dedicated to the art of MAGIC.We are an organization which promotes the art of magic, encourages fellowship and maintains the highest ethical standards. We provide a friendly environment where members and their guests can enjoy the art and each other’s company. Our goals and objectives are to advance the art and promote a positive image of magic and magicians worldwide.

    Languages

    Chinese

    Limited Proficiency

    Chinese

    Professional Proficiency

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