Questions from the Script Consultant
Before you start scripting a routine, you want to have a few things in mind. Your scripts come from you, and who you are, and, who is your audience.
Secrets
Deep dives into method, theory, and trick mechanics—for members only.
In Practice
1 - 3 + 2 = 0
The magician comes on stage and reflects: “It is possible to define magic as the eruption of the impossible into reality. But also, we could think of it as a reality within another reality, like a bubble within which other rules prevail. For example...”
In Practice
Ambitious Card
Adam Elbaum demonstrates simple yet subtle technique that makes it appear as though the selected card “pops” to the top of the deck before you reveal it.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Dan White: Gaffed Blindfold
Can they do it again? Invent a trick in an hour? Yup. And it's a creative, useful gimmick that you may find particularly handy to know about.
Workshop
Lying Through Your Teeth
A guide for being a little more dishonest—when you need to be.
Workshop
The Joy of Dropping
Dropping is part of life, failure is imperative to improvement
Magicana
The Elusive Coins to Glass
R. Paul Wilson’s unconventional handling for a classic coins-to-glass routine. A smart, pretty, elegant effect.
In Practice
Inventing Magic With Daniel Garcia: The Ring-Ceipt
In under an hour Blake Vogt and Daniel Garcia kick off the first episode of Inventing Magic. can they do it? Can they actually invent a trick un under an hour?
In Practice
Fan Collectors aka “The Trick I Would Show Ray Kosby”
A sleight-of-hand marvel that is a joy to watch, and to learn! Find out why it's also trick Rodríguez “would show Ray Kosby.”
In Practice
Dreams Come True
A card mystery that you actually build right in front of your audience.
Workshop
The Name Game
Look, sometimes you just can’t understand your volunteer.
Workshop
Getting Down to Business
Eugene Burger said, “The house of magic has many rooms.” This column explores those rooms—from kids’ parties to cruise ships—and helps magicians navigate the practical, financial, and personal decisions that shape a sustainable magic career. Start by asking: What kind of magic life do you want?
Workshop
Getting Down to Business
Eugene Burger said, “The house of magic has many rooms.” This column explores those rooms—from kids’ parties to cruise ships—and helps magicians navigate the practical, financial, and personal decisions that shape a sustainable magic career. Start by asking: What kind of magic life do you want?