Who is Gospel Magic for?

All over the world the Church is growing. The greatest need in virtually every church worldwide is for creative teaching to children, youth and young adults. Especially to those who are new to the faith or whom have little contact with the Church.

How to do Gospel Magic is an ebok made not for magicians or 'experts' but written specifically for the thousands of hard pressed teachers who are wondering what they are going to do this weekend in Church for the young people.

Each magic trick is easy, simple, with a great Biblical message and most importantly the young people will learn and remember vital Gospel truths.

So for pastors, priests, youthworkers, Sunday School teachers and anyone involved in evangelism in a post modern society, I invite you to check out my e book on How to do Gospel Magic which you can find at www.gospelemagic.com

Teach the faith in a memorable and inforgettable way.

'Nuff said!

Blessings from the Arabian Gulf.

Linking Rings and the Gospel

Of all the Linking Rings the Newman set are my favourite. They are flat, handle easily, burnish to a bright and ttractive bronze finish and the key ring is virtually impossible to detect.
I use my Rings in one of three ways.
1) To introduce the subject of illusion. The idea that not everything is as it seems. For example Jesus has been decribed as a greta moral teacher or prophet . . . but he is so much more than that. He seems like a normal human being . . . but there is a secret.
2) With a set of three rings it of course is a great visual aid for the Trinity. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are co-equal, co-eternal and of the same substance.
3) The need for unity between Christians and Churches. Even more so when they are livingin in Islamic countries.

How do you use your Linking Rings?

ribbon and glass penetration

One of the most baffling and visual effects I use in my shows is the beautiful ribbon penetration through glass. I think I bought mine years ago from International Magic Studios and its trade name was 'Fanplastic'. It always gets a stunned reaction and the patter is powerful. In a non religious context I use this to talk about Harry Houdini who could escape from anything. The sheet of glass is then woven into the frame and it really does look convincing. This is one prop which silences the hecklers and in 20 years of performing I have only had one guy come close to guessing how it works.

The themes of escape, liberation and freedom are of course all very Biblical ones. In the Old Testament it ranges from the people of Israel escaping from Egypt through to the New Testament message of finding freedom from sin in Christ.

I think you can still get this from International Magic Studio or the last I saw it was on the Penguin Magic. com site.

I like this because it is simple to perform, extremely visual (kids and adults are stunned alike), devastatingly fooling and lends itself to a message with a punch.

Check it out

instant gospel magic

All you need is a coin. Then you are set for performing a gospel magic trick wherever you are and at any time.

You need to know how to do the french drop, which is one of the smoothest ways to make a coin disappear from your hand. You can learn this by googling a video on how to perform the French Drop. (It's amazing what is out there!)

If someone asks me why I am a Christian - or more often - what do I believe. This is what I do.

I take a coin and explain to them that I follow the teachings of Christ. He taught his followers through word and deed that we are called to love God and our neighbours and that through a relationship with Jesus we can know God as our heavenly Father. This is possible because Scripture tells us that Jesus was put to death and his body was placed in a dark tomb. (Place coin in your fingers and perform French Drop). This would have been the end of the Christian story - except for one thing. Gesture towardsyour (empty) hand. When the disciples went to the dark tomb on the third day to get it ready for a proper burial - they found the tomb - empty!! (Open hand to show that the coin has disappeared).

Scripture tells us that on the third day Christ was raised from the dead - although many theories have been posited about how the tomb came to be empty. Themost convincing one still remains the Biblical one. The resurrection of Jesus.

Why do I believe in Jesus today? (reach to your chest with your loaded hand) - it's because Jesus is alive today and I know him - in my heart (produce coin from your 'heart' area of the chest at your finger tips).

This can then open up the discussion on what theories do people believe about the empty tomb and what difference does resurrection make for Christians.

Enjoy.