'Why don't th'feller who says, "I'm not a speechmaker," let it go at that, instead o' givin' a demonstration.'
Kim Hubbard
As well as lecturing to magic societies, I'm currently putting together a one-man show, Briefly Speaking, and two related lectures on the topic of 'Memory Improvement', one for adult groups and one for schools.
Briefly Speaking is an hour-long talk in which I use both mind and traditional magic to illustrate not only how the law works, but also my less-than-conspicuous role in the profession. The approach is avowedly humorous and everything is to be taken with a pinch of salt. And possibly a strong drink depending on how sensitive you are.
In my 'Memory Improvement' lectures, I hope to show you how you can use simple methods not only to improve your memories, but also to unlock your imagination. These techniques can be used by people of almost any age, from school children up to senior citizens. A baby might struggle to grasp the concepts, but if you're 97 and don't regard yourself as past it, you'll have no trouble.
All three talks are nearing completion, and if you'd like to find out more about them, feel free to drop me an email on james@jameswardmagic.co.uk