Thinking of Magic as an Art, not as Tricks.
When I am not performing or practicing magic, I might be sitting on my sofa thinking about magic. But not just about tricks and techniques. There is another discussion to be had – about questions concerning magic as an art, about the deeper elements of the craft.
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Fellow magicians and fans of magic, I would like to share these discussions and questions with you in the following articles.
Questions like, is magic an art or is it just a business? Questions like: is the masked magician and other revealers of tricks are ruining magic? About the role of rabbits in magic shows – is it necessary or ethical to use them? Are magic shops really disappearing? How can I fool Penn & Teller – but not fool myself? And many more questions and topics about the art and business of magic.
So I invite you to take part in this discussion with me, a journey through the world of magic. For magic is more than technique and tricks. It’s a way of life and living in the world. So now, let’s explore together the tricky questions about magic.
Exploring the tricks of magic
ARE LOCAL MAGIC SHOPS VANISHING?
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| Magic shops |
Not only local magic shops are losing. Society today is all about instant gratification. When we decide we want something, we want it immediately, and it’s got to be fast, convenient and high-quality. But does this type of immediate delivery really satisfy customers in all industries, especially the magic industry? magic shops.
RABBITS & ANIMALS FOR MAGIC SHOWS
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| Rabbits for magic shows |
But before you ask for such a trick, there are some things to keep in mind.
Behind the stage the rabbits suffer. rabbits for magic shows.
THE MASKED MAGICIAN IN T.V. - Magic Secrets Revealed
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| The masked magician |
Is the masked magician ruining magic? … Many magicians and those who are not performers but love magic were upset and surprised... magic tricks revealed.
I DON'T BELIEVE IN MAGIC!
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| Picture courtesy of Pixabay.com |
Do you believe in magic? Is magic real or is magic just a trick? "I don't believe in magic," some people say. My response to them is always the same: "Good, that makes two of us!" Some will turn to me and ask, "If you don’t believe in magic, why are you a magician?" I don't believe in magic.
FEMALE MAGICIANS OR MAGICIANS' ASSISTANTS?
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While the magician, a man, got the applause and the name atop the billing, the women were doing a big portion of the work. What’s more, increasingly women are the magicians themselves. Read more about women magicians. women magicians.
HOW TO BECOME A MAGICIAN!
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| How to become a magician! |
MAGICIAN'S INSURANCE: WHY? WHAT TYPE? HOW?
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| Liability insurance for magicians |
There’s nothing more frustrating to all sides than being on the cusp of booking a great event when the client asks at the last minute for liability insurance – and you don’t have it. To get the liability insurance on short notice can be difficult, stressful and expensive. Insurance for entertainers.
THERE IS NO EASY MAGIC TRICK
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| Easy magic tricks? |
The reality about easy magic tricks! I was fascinated – but I also quickly became overwhelmed. Unlike what I first thought, this was not easy to do! Of course not! Easy magic tricks.
THE PRESTIGE - WHEN A MAGICIAN'S EGO IS INVOLVED!
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| The Prestige - magicians |
The dark side of our ego: The movie Prestige shows how magicians can enter competition for the sake of prestige, and in the process, they lose the joy of the art. The prestige.
DAVID COPPERFIELD'S ILLUSION REVEALED IN COURT!
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| David Copperfield - promo shows. |
But why does this news have national or even international attention? Is this really about the revelation of a magic trick? Has anyone taken a look at YouTube for the last ten years? Or videos on Facebook? David's Copperfield illusion revealed.
HYPNOSIS STAGE SHOWS: IS THIS FOR REAL?
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Hypnosis Stage Shows. Training classes in three days? The question remains about whether hypnosis shows are real or not. Stage hypnosis shows.
FOOL PENN & TELLER - BUT DON'T FOOL YOURSELF!
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| Picture courtesy of Penn & Teller promo shows. |
But does fooling Penn and Teller make someone a good magician? Fool Penn & Teller.
MAGIC CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS: ARE THEY WORTH?
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| Magic clubs |
Whether you are a novice magician or a well-practiced professional, magic organizations, associations and clubs are a great way to stay current on the latest trends. Magic clubs and associations for magicians.
