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
Boston Magic Scene in the 1970s In the mid-70s, I began my study of magic as a young adult. I was interested in Card Magic and Coin Magic. I enjoyed my magic books, although it was sometimes difficult, if not impossible, to interpret a magic sleight from the written word. As for mentors, I never … Read more
Magic Beginnings of Boston Magician Joe Ferranti In 1973, NBC aired a new show called The Magician, starring Bill Bixby. The program only ran one season. I enjoyed the short cameos of professional magicians. One show had a very short clip of Dai Vernon performing his Cups and Balls routine. It began with a sequence … Read more
Early Introductions to Magicians I first saw magic as a child on the Ed Sullivan Show and Mark Wilson’s, The Magic Land of Allakazam. To say it fascinated me was an understatement. At that time, when you saw a magician perform on TV, it happened once and there was no possibility of seeing it … Read more
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Fooling Kids…Fooling Adults… Who cares? Boston Massachusetts Magician www.ferrantimagic.com 339-927-4710 Oh my goodness… This conversation has dragged me in. It’s such a waste of my time. Nevertheless, magicians persist in discussing and debating whether it’s easier to deceive adults or children. (By the way, the overwhelming consensus is that children are more challenging to deceive.) … Read more
Holiday Party Magician Massachusetts December is always a busy time performing Magic in and around the Boston area. Most often I’m hired for Holiday parties, private and corporate. I have had the pleasure of performing for every type of person and personality you might imagine. People believe certain groups of people are harder to fool … Read more
A magical day calls for a little extra magic. New England Wedding Magician Joe Ferranti I know people get married throughout the year, but many are booked for June. It’s a wedding planner’s dream. So many decisions, too many decisions, so much stress, relax and breathe deep. In our little worlds, the globe revolves around … Read more
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. … Read more