Review of Hiding in The Shadows by Chris Stolz

Chris Stolz has written an important treatise on the subject of black art illusions and methodology that should be studied by magicians & illusionists...

Illusionist Video Discussions on Illusion Books, Videos and Props

I have released a brand new set of short videos (an average of 5 min) where I frankly discuss all the different products available...

Understanding Corporate Magic & The Role of the Corporate Magician

"Corporate Magic" does not simply refer to magic performed at corporate events. It is a specific genre of magic that incorporates a client's business...

The Sequel to Behind the Illusions is Now Available

Behind the Illusion 2 is the sequel to my internationally critically acclaimed and best-selling DVD. The original “Behind the Illusions” has become an invaluable addition to every...

Performing Illusions for Kids & Family Shows

If you perform for kids or family shows, a great way to increase your value is to perform large-scale stage effects or illusions in...

How to Make a Six-Figure Income as a Magician

The first key to making good money as a performing magician is to know that it is possible and that it is not a...

What is the Magic Master Summit?

Over the past month, you might have read or heard about the Magic Master Summit, a free online magic convention. I know some are...

FREE Illusion Breakdown Series Webinars

In July and August 2016, I will be producing and hosting season 1 of a new show called the "Illusion Breakdown Series". This season will...

Best Illusions for Weddings

For many event magicians and illusionists, performing at weddings is part of the job. In this article, we explore what are the best illusions...

How to Create a Stage Magic Act from Concept to Stage

In a previous article, I shared how I redesigned and completely rebuilt an illusion. In this post, I share my approach on how to create...

3 HUGE Mistakes when Performing TV Magic

TV magic here refers to performing your magic on television and not special CGI magic sometimes seen on TV! If you have a chance to...

Different Ways Magicians Can Make More Money

For commercial performers, this article may strike a chord as it explores different ways magicians can make more money. Assuming we confine the discussion of the source...