For Magicians
Deception works in layers – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 018
Many magic tricks seem simple on the surface, but how do they really work? What’s going on beneath that? In this short podcast episode, I’ll talk through some of the ways that you can improve your magic by adding more, or taking something away. Sounds cryptic? Have a listen to discover how deception really works.
Read MoreWhy I can’t teach you misdirection! – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 017
Misdirection is something we’ve all heard about, but what is it? And how do you learn it? Well, I can’t teach it to you. I’ll try to explain why in this episode, and give you a few tips. If you’re a beginner magician, or more experienced, I’ll unlock a few of the secrets of misdirection, but spoiler alert, there’s no easy shortcut. Sorry!
Read MoreThe 3 words that need to disappear from magic? – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 016
Want to find out what they are? You’ll need to listen to this (potentially controversial) episode, but controversy is not my aim. It’s just my opinion. Some of you will agree, some of you won’t, some will agree in part. That’s all fine, but hopefully this gets you thinking about the issue. Hopefully, like me, you love magic and want it to continue improving.
Read MorePricing for magicians, part 2? – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 015
Pricing for magicians, part 2. What do you do when someone asks for a discount? Do you negotiate? And if so, how? In this episode, I’ll provide some thoughts of how you might be able to agree to something that everyone is happy with. A win-win situation, which should always be the goal.
Read MorePricing for magicians, part 1? – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 014
Pricing for magicians, part 1. I’m putting this up here with some thoughts on pricing, but please understand this is just my opinion, and things are always changing. I do think the core idea that you need to set a price you are 100% happy with, or not take the booking still stands.
Read MoreHow do you start getting paid for magic? – Conjurers Coffee Break – Episode 013
Breaking into paid work can be a tricky balance. When is the right time to start charging for what you do? And where do you get the work from? In this episode, we’ll explore the options available to you if you’ve been performing for a while, and are looking to make the first steps into paid work.
Read MoreHow to Get Started in Magic – The Ultimate Guide
So you want to know how to get started in magic. Maybe you’ve recently seen a magician live, or on television, or on youtube, and you have thought to yourself, “I want to learn that!”, Well, in this article I’ll go through the all the steps to get started, and point you in the direction of where else to look if you want to continue on your path to becoming an expert magician.
Warning, I wanted to make sure I offer you all the tools you’ll need to get started, so it’s quite a long comprehensive read.
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