The Best Magician in Boston Masssachusetts. Providing Walk Around/ Strolling Magic and our extremely popular Magic/Comedy Parlor Show.
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
Magic and Illusion at the Devonshire Residences Boston. Magician or illusionist? I’d never given it any thought until I set my GPS for The Devonshire Residences in Boston, MA, where I’ve been hired to perform strolling magic for a Halloween Party. Driving to Boston is always a hassle, and there’s no way to arrive at … Read more
“I’m not a mind reader, but… I’m a good guesser.” I think I stole that line from Ray Kosby. But it’s perfect for the following trick. Here’s the effect… I spread a deck of cards before a spectator, and they think of one. I remove one card and place it in my vest pocket. Now … 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
“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 as … 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 Ma. I’ve been working as a “Semi Pro Magician” for a relatively short time…12 years. But the process of getting work is not remotely similar to when I began, what’s more the cost per client has risen beyond inflation. The first challenge is to inform potential clients that you exist. (Having … Read more
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