In outdoor photography sunlight is used as the basic source to light subjects. The color, direction, quantity and quality of this lighting source depends on the time of day, weather, season, location…
Unlike most visual effects that are often applied during post-production work, there are also ways to come up with your intended magic effects during the shoot. You can do this using a variety of…
From the Vaudeville stage to the guerrilla street magic of Criss Angel, the art of stage magic has evolved substantially over the last century. Many stage magicians, however, continue to rely on the…
Photography literally translates to "light" (photo) and "writing" (graph), and just as with writing, it is nice when there is some effect that makes it more interesting. The best way to achieve this…
While many amateur magicians enjoy performing small magic tricks, the "big boys" gain notoriety by performing larger and more impressive tricks than have been previously seen. These large-scale magic…
Mist and fog make great stage effects, adding a dramatic, spooky, or magical touch to a scene. Ways to create mist and fog range from water heating to more complex chemical smoke-making. A variety of…
Everybody, young or old, loves a magic show, and staging a magic show is just as fun. It just happens to be more work. Despite the magician's strange and wonderful powers, the stage just isn't going…
Stage magic can be an enjoyable or even profitable hobby. Magicians are constantly looking for new tricks to wow and amaze their fans. If you are considering a venture into the magic industry, start…