The Warped Deck
Not a real fake, a fake fake: that is, something that simply can’t be—but there it is.
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Practical how-to guides and tutorials from contributors.
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Ten Thousand Shows
Some experience, earned the hard way. What does 10,000 hours actually earn you?
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Negotiating
Establishing agreement, avoiding adversity. We learn this age-old skill from a seasoned pro
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Lost and Found
Kid show magicians are constantly leaving props behind. David Kaye (aka Silly Billy) has some theories about why.
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Mirror, Mirror
Maybe you need to look closer. Is the reflection in the mirror what we’re actually looking at?
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The Process of Listening
A psychotherapist explains the right way to actually listen to people.
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Let’s Make a Deal!
Don’t be afraid; don’t be intimidated. Just understand what contracts are supposed to be doing for you and your business.
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The Ghost Scope
Inspired by the idea of curating wonders, Dr. Matt Pritchard shares a fun and old-fashioned way to make our on ghosts.
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Judging Suggestions
So, what do you say when someone offers you some advice, a tip, a note? More important, how do you evaluate that suggestion?
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Variety Art’s Place in Magic
Magicians declare that the jugglers always “kill” at magic conventions. My first thought is, of course they do. Not because they are better, but because they are different.
Secrets
Thinking Under Pressure
It’s OK: Your subconscious is doing the hard work. And as it works quietly in the background, it saves the day with great ideas, in your time of need.