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The Greatest Magicians of All Time

January 21, 2011

The following 2 articles are a rundown of who we feel are the top 10 magicians of all time. Do you see your favorite on the list? 1) Harry Houdini- It’s unmistakable, Houdini is the world’s most well know magician. You have to live under a rock to have never heard of Houdini. He was [...]

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Misuse of Magic

May 24, 2010

There are modern magicians out there that claim that it is unethical to give a performance that has not been honestly revealed as clever and skillful deception. However, other magician’s feel that in theatre there is not need for explanation. This viewpoint was solidified in the words of magician, Joseph Dunninger…”For those who believe, no [...]

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Learning Magic Tricks 10 Reasons to Start

March 21, 2010

Many common magic tricks are easy to learn and only require common items such as matchboxes, cloths and coins to perform successfully. The most common tricks are playing card and coin tricks which are both a good way to practice technical and audience distraction skills. Card tricks are one of the oldest forms of conjuring [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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