Close‑Up Magic for Weddings, Milestones & Private Parties
The Modern Battle: Magician verses Mind Reader In the 21st century, audiences are more curious—and more skeptical—than ever, which makes the ongoing debate of magician verses mind reader especially compelling. While traditional magic dazzles with visual surprises, modern mentalism leans into psychology, intuition, and the illusion of reading thoughts, creating a different kind of impact … Read more
“The Fastest Hands in the World.” Honestly, few claim it outright. Instead, many magicians choose to frame it as a question— “Are these the fastest hands in the world?” There is actually a terminology for this. Are you ready? “JAQing Off.” This is an often-used technique by politicians, but it can work for magicians … Read more
Hiring a Magician: Are you planning an upcoming event in Boston and looking for some entertainment that will leave your guests spellbound? Look no further than a professional magician! However, picking the right magician from a vast selection can be challenging. In this article, we will explore what to consider when choosing a magician. Whether … Read more
Discovering your “Space” and landing gigs. Moving forward, I am cutting back on the “event service” agencies. The investment in return on Gigs is not a win for me. I’ve got some work cut out for me. I have little choice, so I do my own SEO. Not my expertise. This is throwing spaghetti on … Read more
Magician for Hire, Boston Massachusetts I’ve been working as a professional close‑up magician for sixteen years, and the process of getting work today is nothing like when I began. The cost of acquiring a client has risen far beyond inflation, and the competition for visibility has changed dramatically. How Magicians Get Found Online Today The … Read more
“People often ask whether you can really learn magic on YouTube, and the truth is more complicated than a simple yes or no.” Magic Education in the Digital Age. Are books essential to learning magic? All knowledge began as word of mouth, writing followed. Books are part of your education. But let’s look at our … Read more
“A Boston Magician’s Introduction to Erdnase” As a Boston magician, I first encountered The Expert at the Card Table decades ago, long before YouTube tutorials and online magic forums existed. “The Expert at the Card Table is often described as essential reading for magicians. Truthfully, for many—including myself—the style feels dated. Written … Read more
Magician’s Perspective…” Reading the Room” ferrantimagic.com 339-927-4710 Boston Massachusetts Close – Up Magician Joe Ferranti I was recently hired for my Strolling Magic for a 30th anniversary celebration. I always discuss these events with my clients in advance. The more I … Read more
The Art of the Shift: Entertaining Adults (and Everyone Else) at a Boston Wedding When people find out I’ve spent the last 14 of my 16 years in magic performing exclusively for adults, they sometimes jump to conclusions. A few even assume I’m a bit of a “snob” when it comes to my audiences. That … Read more
Boston Magician Joe Ferranti’s Magic Musings Massachusetts Comedy Magician Joe Ferranti performs Magic/Comedy for an adult birthday party. ” Do That Again.”… hmmm? Magicians get together to share and hopefully learn from each other. Additionally, we discuss everything about magic. I remember several times when friends were talking about what to do when a spectator … Read more