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.
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.
We’ve all heard it, you’re the best magician I’ve ever seen! But what does that really mean, and why does it matter? In this short “espresso” episode, we’ll dive into the topic of magic literacy and how watching more magic, and encourages others to do so, helps you to improve your performances.
Podcasts have really taken off over the past several years, and there’s one for all almost every interest and hobby. As a magician, I’m taking a look today at the seven best podcasts for magicians (in my opinion).
Tools for improving your magic, part 2. Here is an Improvement Pathway, designed to get you thinking about and exploring what you don’t know, thereby expanding your knowledge and range of magic, and in turn improving what you already do!
Tools for improving your magic, part 1. Introducing The Performance Rubric, a self analysis tool (or use it with a magician colleague). Download it for free and improve your technical skill, showmanship and presentation, connection with the audience and the magical experience for the audience.
When you’re looking to hire a magician for your important event, it’s likely that you’ll receive a range of prices. Some quotes may be from amateur (or semi-professional) magicians, who work a only a few events per month alongside their day job, while others may be from full time professional magicians. When making your decision, you might want to consider the differences between amateur and professional magicians.