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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Practical how-to guides and tutorials from contributors.
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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.
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Restaurant Residencies
Discussing restaurant performance with two professionals.
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Magic Under Pressure
Don’t be surprised if your paramedic uses a bit of magic!
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“You Wanna See Something Weird?”
(Or, How to Get Good Fast.) I have a secret method to improve my magic quickly: I street perform. But it’s not exactly what you’re thinking.
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When Words Bridge Worlds
Words can be ambiguous. As magicians, we can create dual realities in a performance where words can deploy multiple identities.
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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.