The Secrets of Magic My interest (curiosity) in magic goes back around 40+ years. There was no internet to access magic secrets. Those serious about the craft would visit magic shops. If there was one or more in your vicinity, you were fortunate. Upon entering a magic shop, you would feel you have arrived at […]
Close-Up Magic in Massachusetts Close-Up Magic is obviously performed up close, but there’s more to it than just proximity. The key element is personal connection. “Personal” means creating a genuine connection between the magician and the audience. We connect through our eyes, our touch, and our words. These connections are as important as the magic […]
How many of us have strived to perform a “Perfect Pass?” I used to believe there were magicians who could perform an “invisible pass” while their hands were being “burned.” (Burn means, the spectators are looking at your hands only, in hopes of catching the secret.) I certainly don’t demean the skill and hours […]
Boston Massachusetts Comedy Magician https://vimeo.com/700519075Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Comedy Magician Boston Massachusetts (https://vimeo.com/700519075) From Tricks to Performing, the road to become a Professional Magician As we begin, we learn a magic trick because it fascinates us. Little do we know our family may not find the same fascination. However, if […]
Boston, MA – Magician 339-927-4710 https://vimeo.com/332081213Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Boston's Best Magician (https://vimeo.com/332081213) I’ve only been at this game for a little over seven years, but early on I realized that there would be a constant evolution in performing and a slow one […]
The Birthday Card Trick For several years, I have performed Jim Swain’s Air Mail Card for all my adult birthday shows. Since I required a method that did not require a table, I was lucky to discover a method by Shaun Robison. I am sharing the contrasting reactions I got in the past, compared to […]
Connecting to your audience While performing close up Magic we must connect with our audience. It is a two-way street. They are part of the performance. Your audience is there to take part. Furthermore, they will talk, touch, and hold your props. In addition, they will interrupt. This is the nature of Close-Up magic. Consequently, […]
A Real Magic Shop Learning a Few Magic Tricks How to Learn Magic That’s easy. You just practice eight hours a day for the rest of your life. Stay in shape. It’s like a workout without the gym. If you can afford it, you can hire a trainer. Seriously, you can start almost anywhere. When I […]
Boston Massachusetts Magician Joe Ferranti’s Magical Musings Proper technique for performing magic Blog for magicians only: When you hang out with fellow magicians, many discussions take place. Sometimes opinions get a little heated. I come from the school that considers laypeople intelligent. Others argue laypeople don’t care about methods; they just want to be entertained. […]