Birthday Magician Massachusetts As a birthday magician, my goal is to bring the best possible entertainment to your audience. However, “The best” is a matter of opinion. But what truly matters is the impact your guests feel. I want every person at your event to be surprised, amazed, and delighted. And they will be. Prospective … Read more
The Best in Magic…Massachusetts Magician Joe Ferranti A little over three years ago I received an inquiry from a Recovery/Detox center. They were looking for a “Magic Show” for their clients as entertainment. It happens that the location is less than a mile from my home. Getting gigs in the town where you live is … Read more
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 … Read more
Boston Card Magician Joe Ferranti In the world of magic, where the impossible becomes possible, Boston Magician Joe Ferranti has an endless fascination with Card Magic. He recently said, “I have added magic with coins and other everyday objects to my repertoire. However, when I find myself at a large “Walk Around Magic Performance” where … Read more
Magic entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts, has shifted dramatically over the years. Once supported by beloved brick‑and‑mortar shops like Hank Lee’s and Diamond’s Magic—both now gone—the community has moved into a digital era led by online platforms such as Penguin Magic, Vanishing Inc., and Tannen’s Magic (which still operates a physical store). The internet reshaped how … Read more
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 … Read more
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. My intention was to write a “fluff” piece. I … Read more
Finally, The Last Article Covering the 2023 Magic Auditions, AGT This is my final blog on magicians’ auditions on season 18 of AGT. August 8th featured the last magic contestant. Kevin Li took the stage with his act prepared for his audition. There was a chair with a corkboard on it, with pictures of the … Read more
AGT Magic Auditions 2023 part three Ryan Hayashi I have been involved in magic for many years as a student. (Always a student) and a few as a semi-pro performer. I knew of Ryan Hayashi before he took the stage on AGT. He is a well-accomplished magician, respected in the magic community, with numerous magic … Read more
Boston Magician Joe Ferranti remembers, The Expert at the Card Table My interest in magic, especially card magic, goes back over 50 years. As a child, the only learning sources available to me were in the public library. The books were few, and the secrets I desired were not to be found, at least not … Read more