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Magicians, What’s Your Niche?

February 24, 2010

Just as many performers, sales people, entrepreneurs, etc. have a niche, so do magicians.  Magicians tend to gravitate toward, and market themselves with what they are best at.
Of course most magicians learn a little bit of everything, but focusing on and excelling at one particular area may make you exceptionally marketable!  Here are some of [...]

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The Escape

January 16, 2010

Harry Houdini made it famous- the straight-jacket escape!  But you don’t have to be Houdini to perform this great task.  Every magician who delivers stage shows should learn how to escape from a straightjacket.
And it’s really pretty easy.  It takes a little practice but in a short period of time you will be able to [...]

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Great Beginnings in Magic

November 4, 2009

One of the predecessors to the great magic man, Harry Houdini was the great Robert-Houdin.  Born in France in 1805 as Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin, he is actually the man whom Harry Houdini took his name nearly a generation later.
Robert-Houdin was originally a clockmaker in France but his love of magic soon took over and he began [...]

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The Great Houdini – Part II

October 30, 2009

At the turn of the century, Houdini performed with great success in the United States.  He would free himself from jails, handcuffs, chains, ropes and straight jackets, often while hanging from rope in public places so he could be seen by audiences in plain sight.  Another famous escape of his was the water-filled milk can [...]

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The Great Houdini

October 28, 2009

When we think of great magicians, one artist in particular always comes to mind.  Whether you are a great fan of magic or a true skeptic, Harry Houdini is without a doubt one of the greatest entertainers of any time.
Harry Houdini was born in Budapest, Hungary on March 24th, 1874.  He was one of 7 [...]

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