| You should attend as many
magic conventions as you can, particularly the Nationals. These conventions consist of
lectures; competitions and you can watch professionals perform. If you are serious about
learning magic, your goal should be to develop a close up or stage act and compete in
these competitions. You will learn many things by the contacts and friendships that you
make at conventions. As you grow, you may want to be selective about who you share your
ideas with, but in the beginning, there is no better way to learn than to open your self
up to everyone at club meetings, and conventions. Make friends, share ideas, and watch
each other rehearse. When you watch other magicians perform, forget about HOW they did it,
and ask yourself - how did they make me FEEL? Find
the type of magic that you like. What really interests you? Concentrate on this one
particular type of magic. Once you start to develop an act, try to incorporate one unique
object and build upon it. Take for example: a rose, champagne bottle, light bulb, lantern,
a mask etc. Strive to be unique. Look for ideas everywhere. You may get a really cool,
original idea by reading history or watching a futuristic movie.
Before you ever perform in front of an audience, you must
practice…practice…practice and when you are finished, practice some more. When
you rehearse, a video camera of a mirror will be your best friend. Do as many shows as you
can, no matter the size, or how much they pay. Your audience will teach you everything!
Pay attention to their reactions and ask yourself what's working? What's not…. And
what needs improvement? Never be closed minded to any suggestion or opinion of another
magician or audience member. Nine out of ten times, their idea may sound crazy, but just
smile and listen because if you close your mind, you might just miss out on that one great
idea. When you stop growing you magic begins to die.
Check out my web page on "inspiration". Find out what you can about
these people. If they influenced me, they just might influence you. Check out my shopping
list. See if anything interests you. You may want to write and ask for a catalog or list
of effects. Remember…
"The Future of magic is up to you"
The organizations you may want to join are:
The International Brotherhood of Magicians
P.O. Box 192090
St. Louis, Mo. 63119
Society of American Magicians
Richard Blowers, National Administrator
P.O. Box 510260
St. Louis Mo. 63151
Magic Castle
7001 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028-8600
(213) 851-3313
(If you don't live in Hollywood, you can still become an associate member.)
The Magic Circle
13 Calder Avenue
Brookmans Park
Hertfordshire, AL9 7AH England
Tel/Fax 01707-654971
For Availability, Arrangements and
Scheduling contact:
Future Entertainment Inc.
P.O. Box 771869 Orlando, FL 32877
1.800.441.4328
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