“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 […]
Magic on TV
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 […]
Magic on TV
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 […]
Magic Musings
“The Fastest Hands in the World.” Honestly, few claim it. Many magicians frame it in 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 well. It’s actually a […]
Finding The Best 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 you’re planning […]
Magic Musings
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 […]
Magic Musings
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 […]
Magic Musings
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 […]
Card Magic miracles
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 […]
Magic on TV
Boston Magician looks at AGT “Things change” — however, in time-honored tradition, old men complain that everything was better back in the day. Well, I must admit, I was physically a lot better back in the day. But alas, I cannot stop time, and moreover, I have no intention of complaining about how things have […]
