Magic of One Degree

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Magic is something I’ve loved ever since I was a kid. Being an only child with a single mom, I’ve always gravitated toward creative outlets such as magic. And my mom continues to be a test audience for every new trick I create. As a kid, I remember my mom taking me to the Magic […]

A Magical Hollywood Adventure

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I’ve been a member of the Magic Castle for over 20 years, and love every minute of it. It’s always filled with friends, magic, and the cool classic Hollywood vibe the Castle is known for. On a recently visit, I started the evening sipping a Hendricks & Tonic in the Owl bar, with deck of […]

Tips on Hiring a Magician

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Hiring a magician is a great way to heighten the experience for your guests. Unlike other performing arts, magic has the unique ability to personally connect your audience to something amazing. But how do you know who to hire, and what are some things you should be looking for?  Here are some helpful tips…

The Magic of Volunteering

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A few times a year, I like to volunteer at our local afterschool program. Last week, I visited some junior high students to share some magic, talk a little about the history of magic, and teach them something simple they can work on. They seem to really like it…but the big secret is that I […]

London, Paris & Magic History

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In my latest trip to London and Paris to perform magic, I traveled to Paris to visit the Louvre. Seeing the Mona Lisa in person was an incredible rush—but that’s not the only work of art that caught my eye.Look closely at this painting, entitled The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, by French baroque […]

Announcing Center Stage

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Early in 2014, I had the pleasure of lecturing and performing at The Session just outside of London. The amazing team at Vanishing Inc. filmed it all, including my morning lecture, a special midnight lecture and 20-minute interview. Everything is captured on a new 2-DVD set. Center Stage features both close-up and parlor card magic. There are 14 effects in […]