SHOW ORDER

Some tips on choosing the order of routines for your show, as well as selecting the best time slot for your show during the day's events...

RESPECTING OTHER MAGICIANS

Please remember to follow the Golden Rule when you watch another magician's show...

WARMING UP

Giving yourself a mental and physical warmup before your shows is as important as all of your rehearsal and practice.

Here's how I do it...

ORGANIZING YOUR CLOSEUP CASES

You asked: "How do you organize for your closeup shows?"

Here's how I do it...

RETIRING A TRICK

You asked: "Do you ever retire a trick from your show?"
Here's my answer...

USING A FINGERTIP AS A DYE TUBE

You asked: "What can I use a false fingertip for?"
Here's an idea...

CUSTOM FIT YOUR THUMB TIP

You asked: "Is there a way to make my thumb tip fit my thumb better?
Why, yes there is! Take a look...

CHANGING GEARS

You've spent loads of time writing and rehearsing the perfect show- and then IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR PERFORMANCE something throws a monkey wrench into the works!
>This does not have to spell disaster for you, if you are prepared for the unexpected...

LEMONS INTO LEMONADE!

It happens to all of us.
The performing situation is not ideal, or the spectator is not cooperating.
Time to think on your feet! And just maybe it will turn out better than you could imagine...

FINGERTIPS TIPS!

Ever wonder why you are struggling when you are trying to learn a new card or coin move?
Maybe it's not you....

IT'S WORTH NOTING!

Taking notes soon after your performances is an invaluable habit that is sure to improve your shows...

SAY IT AGAIN, SAM!

Make sure your audience can hear both sides of the conversation, so they will stay with you...

PRACTICE IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD

A good magic effect is 5% mechanics and 95% presentation.
Don't rush it- enjoy the practice. It's an important part of your art!

WHY I DON'T LET PEOPLE EXAMINE MY PROPS

"Wow! What a great trick! Can I see that??"
How many times have we heard THAT comment from an enthusiastic spectator?!

There are some very good reasons for not handing over that magic prop.
Let me explain my philosophy...

MAGIC TRICKS YOU CAN DO WHILE SOCIALLY DISTANCING

Do you long to brighten someone's day with a little quick magic trick?
Yes, it can be done!
Let me share some suggestions for easy pocket tricks you can carry with you...