Eclectica: It Starts With a Story
I remember the very first part of my own journey that edged me towards magic, and my first real magic book. It was all about the driving power of a story, one that engrossed me before I had ever met a magician.
Voices
Personal essays and reflections from magicians on their lives and journeys.
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Yann Frisch Knows Magic is Absolutely Absurd
Through his incessant pounding and banging, Frisch resembles Sisyphus. They both accept the meaninglessness of their respective “punishments,” whether it’s a boulder or a red ball rolling down the hill.
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The Unnecessary Defense of Illusions
“Stage magic is one of the most difficult forms of magic. Illusionists have to manage lighting, assistants, theatricality, and blocking. Don’t ever apologize for being an illusionist.”
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Evolve or Repeat, There Is No Other Choice
Aiming straight for the audience
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The Boundaries of Magic Are Not Real
When we create categories, we may be limiting our creativity
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Why Everything You Know Is a Lie
What are we actually talking about?
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What a German Philosopher Might Tell You About Your Audiences
Magic depends on reality to make the impossible feel real. In this piece, a magician-philosopher explores how magic can awaken us from nihilism.
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.
Viewpoints
Eclectica: The Search for an Audience & The Value of Individuality
A chance phone alert sparks reflections on a lifetime in magic—from first tricks for friends to London’s vibrant scene today. Finding your voice, performing for real people, and chasing the thrill—that’s the journey. And yes, the card still needs to get to the top.