Magic convention headliner | Magic lecture | Mentalism lectures - Roy Zaltsman

Conventions with a difference, a bit of mystery, and commercial success!

Roy Zaltsman knows a thing or two about magic conventions. He runs his own, and has emceed or featured in numerous conventions around the world. Whether presenting an entertaining stage show or a close-up magic act, Roy adds an element of exciting mystery to any magic convention. He brings a new dimension that is totally different. He mingles with participants, exudes a magnetic friendliness and openly shares his techniques and effects.

A well known Israeli mentalist, Roy has extensive professional experience with corporate and private events in Israel and abroad, and is active in events for the professional magician and mentalist. He is the Initiator and Executive Producer of the annual Israeli MARS convention (Magic At the Red Sea). He appeared in the Israeli TV series "The Successor" with Uri Geller, as well as in various TV programs about mentalism and mnemonics.

Roy has performed at numerous magic conventions including the Blackpool Magic Convention (UK); Magic in the Rockies, Colorado (USA); the Glass City Conjurer's Conclave, Ohio (USA); and Dino's Magic Convention (Mexico).

Roy is known for his electric stage presence, fascinating mind-reading shows and highly entertaining performances. Any magic convention that includes Roy Zaltsman is slated to be an overwhelming commercial success.

Professional lecture tours – Entertaining and inspirational

Aside from hosting and featuring in professional conventions, Roy conducts lecture tours for professionals. He turns his lectures into entertaining presentations while teaching some of his own mind-reading effects. Using billets, playing cards, index cards, ordinary books and everyday objects, he demonstrates his techniques to the magicians in the audience. He shows them how he performs mind-boggling effects in a casual yet creative manner. A strong believer in sharing knowledge, Roy reveals his own tools such as mind-mapping and other creative techniques, and he demonstrates how he uses them in mentalist and close-up magic. He shows his professional audience how to upgrade and transform simple effects into masterpieces that are truly inspirational.

Testimonials from the lecture tour include:

"…The lecture at Bolton was very well received. The pace and content were just right for our members….there was something for everyone in his lecture…. I found Roy genuinely engaging with bags of charisma….. Many of our members would be delighted to see him again!...." - Steve Owen, Bolton Magicians club

"We were all very impressed with your standard of effects show, your very easy presentation and your brilliant sense of humour. I have personally made up a couple of your effects for my next show. Thank you for a fantastic night." - Don George, President of the Manchester Circle of magicians

"… Excellent lecture…at The Manchester Circle Of Magicians …it was an eye opener for me, being both entertaining and informative. Everything you demonstrated was both baffling and practical at the same time … I feel that if I get one thing [be it a trick or a piece of advice] from a lecture then it was worth attending, I certainly got a lot more than that from your lecture…." - Rodger Ball, Manchester Circle Of Magicians

"… Roy really showed us that there is a lot more this art that initially meets the eye. Roy gave us an idea of the different theories involved … and how these theories can be used to get the effect required.…All this was done in a very friendly, understandable, informative and entertaining way and I can honestly say that the Nottingham Guild of Magicians appreciated and enjoyed Roy's lecture. He is welcome back anytime as I am sure that there is a lot more he can teach us…." - Marcel Burn, President of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians

"…I thoroughly enjoyed his lecture as did all those present. It was great to see someone who lectured on mind reading effects which were both practical and entertaining. For me it was such a change from what I call ‘Finger Flingers’ ... I have …additional material to add to my armory ... I have also now had time to look at the ‘Roy’ DVD and thoroughly enjoyed all the effects. I will certainly be using 2 or 3 of them in future… for those who missed him this time I would say – ‘Go see enjoy and learn’…" - Alan Coventry, President [and Treasurer], Blackpool Magicians Club

"I would just like to thank you for your lecture at The Magic Circle on Monday night. It certainly caught the imagination of the audience who continued to discuss many of its facets over the days following the event." - Mandy Davis MIMC Club Night Secretary, London Magic Circle

"Roy Zaltsman's lecture contains direct, powerful theories and effects. He puts the spectator first, which makes his methods streamlined and his mind mapping very useful in improving or creating effects. Roy is engaging and funny, making is lecture a pleasure to watch." - Andrew Ware, Cardiff Magical Societies Entertainment Secretary