While most people judge magicians based on their individual tricks, the true test for them involves how well they can work with their spectators to cause the most dramatic reactions. Spectators drive the tricks and performances should focus on them.
The magician's word for dialogue during a trick is known as "patter." Patter refers to the chosen words a magician will use to interact with his spectator. Patter should Read More
Performing magic for children, teenagers and adults all differ due to the personality types of each age group. This tutorial will instruct on how to get the best reactions Read More
Performing magic differs when doing so for different types of spectators. Children, teenagers and adults all "require" a different type of presentation in order to induce Read More
As a magician, you are only as good as your tricks and performances. However, your performances and tricks are only as good as your ability to work with a spectator. A Read More
Misdirection, in its simplest form, refers to getting your audience to look one way while you conduct some magical activity the other way. This can be accomplished in Read More
Everyone learning magic wants to perform magic, plain and simple. Nobody wants to learn it and not have it be seen anywhere. The problem with this is that most people try Read More
Patter is one of the most effective tools for a magician. Simply put, it refers to when you speak to a spectator. I have written a tutorial on how to effectively use patter Read More
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