Those of you who have had the privilege of working in theatre know there is a process of research and then an application of that research in conjunction with a creative concept to make a play a successful artistic achievement....
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Presenting Magic
Magic is Theatre…But By How Much?
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I Don’t Breathe Magic
People are surprised when they notice I don’t breathe magic. After all, as an illusionist, shouldn’t magic be your only interest? Many people picture me wearing magic t-shirts daily, sporting only magic posters, and listening to soundtracks of Las Vegas...
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Magic and the Audience’s Perception
In recent years, our society has evolved from a typographic society steeped in oral tradition to a televisual, information society. What does this fact mean for us as illusionists? 1. A great demand us placed on us to keep up...
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Simplicity
I know it may seem strange that with my large-scale illusion show to be saying this, but simplicity and a minimalist approach is the best way to go about producing a performance. I mean this in a technical way (putting...
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