Magic Classes / Magic Lessons are available to the public! 
Classes are available to anyone who has a genuine interest in learning the art of magic!

These are Private Magic Lessons (individual tutoring sessions) and are available to anyone in the Puget Sound area, including (but not limited to) Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Tukwila, Burien, Federal Way, Auburn, Kent, Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Olympia, Lacey, Issaquah, and Puyallup.

Classes are available for individual students, as well as for group events such as summer camps, schools, or other organizations!

Chris Knoll, Magician Member of The Academy of Magical Arts (the Hollywood Magic Castle) is the instructor for all courses.

Important:  the classes being offered are private tutoring, and NOT public walk-in courses.  Why?  Because we've tried scheduling public classes repeatedly, and every time there were a flurry of last-minute cancellations and no-shows, forcing us to cancel every public class we've tried to schedule.  But if you have a group such as a summer camp, Scouts, fraternal organization, etc., that would like to schedule a private class for the group, the answer is YES!

  WHAT MAGIC CLASSES / MAGIC LESSONS ARE OFFERED?

 Each class contains around 12 to 15 magic tricks and illusions, and is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.  There are two different course outlines (beginning magic and intermediate magic) which can be tailored as needed.  However, the standard course outlines are usually quite sufficient and appropriate for just about everyone.

  A variety of close-up and parlor magic (and a bit of stage magic if the student has an interest) is included in each class.  Versatility in magic skills is important to be considered a credible, talented magician, and Chris ensures that from each and every class, students learn a variety of illusions to impress their friends and relatives!   Magic using playing cards, coins, handkerchiefs (silks), rope, and other common items is taught, as well as a couple of illusions that use magic props available commercially.

  Students will be taught and be able to practice the tricks during the class.   For those tricks that require special items, a few will be available for purchase after class.  Chris will also offer suggestions and advice regarding which online magic stores to use and which ones to avoid, for items that need to be purchased.

   WHERE ARE THE MAGIC CLASSES HELD?  HOW MUCH ARE THEY?

  Private tutoring sessions are typically held in the student's home, or other private, quiet location that is mutually acceptable to both magician and student. 

  The total cost for one student is $50 for a private tutoring session of approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or $75 for 2 students ($37.50 for each student - bring a friend and save 25% on a per-student basis!)   If you are considering a private session for your group or organization, please email Chris for a quote (email address is at the bottom of this page.)

  Cash, personal check, and all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover) are accepted for payment.

   WHY SHOULD I LEARN MAGIC FROM CHRIS KNOLL?

  Chris Knoll has been a Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts (headquartered at the world famous Hollywood Magic Castle) for almost 15 years, and he was an Associate Member of the Academy for several years prior to that.  Also, Chris has performed at the Magic Castle itself for the public and for TV and movie celebrities!

Chris with beautiful TV and Broadway star BarBara Luna
at the Hollywood Magic Castle, March 2008

  Chris has received personal, one-on-one magic training from the world famous and amazingly talented professional Magician, Mark Wilson, and his beautiful wife and assistant Nani Darnell Wilson.  In other words, Chris has literally learned from the best!  This is a HUGE advantage since Chris has learned some pretty amazing magic from Mark and Nani, some illusions of which are not commonly known, and are certainly not taught in most magic classes.  Very few magicians have the opportunity to be personally trained by a world-famous professional, but Chris has!  Chris is also a good friend of, and has performed at the Magic Castle with Mindy Masters, who was Magician's Assistant to the late, great magician Billy McComb.

   HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION OR GET STARTED?

  Just send an email to: chris (at) ovationproductions.net to get started!  Email Chris with your questions, or to schedule your own private magic lessons!