Guest reacts in amazement after a mind-reading moment during an intimate close-up magic performance.

15 Years of Adult Birthdays – The Magic of Joe Ferranti

Celebrate Adult Birthdays with Magic For more than 15 years, Boston magician Joe Ferranti has shown that birthdays are not just for kids. Many people picture magicians at children’s parties. Yet Joe proves that magic can be even more powerful when performed for adults. His close-up sleight of hand,  humor, and engaging personality have made … Read more

Mind Reading in the 21st Century? More Than Tricks?

Mind Reading or Magic Mind Reading in the 21st Century… Expectations are high, and there’s also some healthy skepticism. As a mentalist, you had better deliver a strong, visceral experience. I’m not saying you have to claim supernatural powers, but your performance should leave your audience questioning what they’ve witnessed. You simply know things you … Read more

Wedding Magician, Joe Ferranti shocks spectators with his jaw dropping close-up magic.

“Wild and crazy reactions to the absolutely amazing; amazing.”

Joe Ferranti, one of the Best in Close-Up Magic. All reactions to magic performances vary for as many reasons as you might imagine. From screams, people running away, even tears…yeah sometimes you tug just right on the heartstrings. Reactions to Magic From NFW! or simply two words “amazing…amazing.” As you can hear from the gentleman … Read more

magic wedding entertainment at the cocktail hour on a beautiful summer day.

Breaking the rules at your Wedding?…Entertain the “Magic Way!”

Do You Need a Magician at Your Cocktail Hour? Massachusetts Wedding Magician Reviews Of course, you don’t. We have to put limits on everything. Well, presuming you have a budget. How many guests will you have, 50? 100? more, maybe less. Often, we can’t invite everyone we might like to have at our weddings. These … Read more

“Reality TV – Is the Craze Out of Control? AGT”

Being a magician, I often enjoy the magic segments on AGT. Beginning season 18, I wrote a four-part blog about the magicians appearing in the summer of 2023. I closely observed each magician and wrote a quick summarization of each act. Including links to their performances. I intended to write a “fluff” piece. I wanted … Read more

“Can You Learn Magic on YouTube? The Surprising Answer.”

Magic Education in the Digital Age. My last blog focused on what is essential reading for magicians, or if that is becoming increasingly moot. However, there is no simple answer. I lean towards yes, but let’s look at our “student” of magic in the 21st century, compared to my day in the latter part of … Read more