The Process of Listening
A psychotherapist explains the right way to actually listen to people.
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Practical how-to guides and tutorials from contributors.
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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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Lost and Found
Did you do the double check? Make a checklist. You’d be surprised at what goes missing in the chaos of kid shows.
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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.
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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.
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A Day in the Life of a Traveling Illusion Show
Get the real work on what it takes to set up and tear down a full-evening touring illusion show.
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20 x 3 > 60
The math just doesn't add up. Shorter shows should be simpler, but surprisingly, it's harder than you think.
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Caught in the Spread
A free choice is made—and then the lasso gets pulled tight.
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The First Thing You Say
What is the first thing you say when your performance begins? It sounds obvious, but don't underestimate the power of your opening line.