Ken Figg Kindly provided some information on the Sunday Morning Richard Kaufman Workshop.

Fifteen people arrived early at 9 am on Sunday morning, some more bright and bushy tailed than others. Even Richard admitted that he did not usually function well at that time in the morning.

He started off with a performance and explanation of a Frank Garcia effect called Elongated Lady, to be found in Richard’s Almanac Vol 1.  In a very candid moment, Richard explained that he was not known for his snappy patter, as he does not usually perform, for other people, but mainly for his own amusement.

He then invited questions, and asked if anyone had specific slights that they wanted to discuss.  Answers ranged from variations of double lift,top change and the pass.  These were discussed in great detail as well as amusing anecdotes relating to the Professor’s (Dai Vernon) take on naturalness of each slight, as well as variations from Charlie Miller, Nate Leipzig and Cliff Green.  During the discussion he let slip that he was considering publishing Cliff Green’s Professional Card Magic.

All in all, a very enjoyable workshop, considering the time of the morning.