In Theory... It has been said that managing the audience’s attention is the aim of all theatre. It is necessary to ensure that the narrative has impact. However it is even more important for magic because without controlling your audience’s attention effectively you...

Body Language – an often forgotten asset Our body is a powerful tool. Ladies use body language to influence men. Politicians use body language to influence voters. Salesmen use body language to influence a customer to buy. So it therefore follows that we as magicians...

As long as there have been wagering games, there have been cheats. And as long as there have been casino cheats, the house has tried to stop them. In this short webisode from The Verge, the incredible card magician Jason England explores some of the subtle techniques...

Travelling the World with Magic Travelling the World with magic, is one of the most enviable perks, and most talked about topics amongst friends, family and magicians alike.When you travel internationally it is highly regarded by your peers, and for the majority of...

What Does it Mean to Be a Magician? Probably one of the best complements I have ever received while performing was being told that I even write like a magician. This single comment alone illuminated what being a magician is in my mind. Give it a little thought and I...

How does a magician approach a table? This is a most commonly asked question at my lectures, and one that requires careful thought. There is a stigma shrouded around the sometimes 'awkward' moment of approaching a group of unsuspecting people to find out whether they...

What Are Playing Cards? The wonderful information provided in this article about playing cards was provided to us by Daliah Boretski, a link to her website with more information can be found at the bottom of this article... After more than 800 years of recorded...

Tips to becoming a professional Magician and how to earn a living from performing magic! Many people do magic tricks as a hobby. It's a great way to entertain family and friends, to be the life of the party and to meet fellow magic hobbyists. Being an amateur magician...