Bernard and I have run 'Wizard's Workshop coming up on our 8th year... Since the very 1st year we have helped children with physical or mental challeges shine thru the 'art of magic!' Sometimes, it's coming up with different secret techniques (Hidden moves) that are more manageable for different students. Other times it's been teaching it in many different ways to get the point across. And even just refocusing those students on their favorite magic illusions from an earlier session. Each child is different in skill, creativity, and execution during a performance. That's the magic of kids...you never know what… Read More...
Learning the 'Art of Magic' can be tricky business. In the past, learning the secrets of magic could only be learned through the passing of knowledge from one magician to another. Often, we learn thru books sometimes the internet, but the absolute best way has always been thru a professional magician. Why reading a book or watching a computer screen only goes so far..there is no feedback. A magic camp is a wonderful place to learn, grown, get advice, see peers practicing, struggling with similar challenges, and succeeding after practice! I teach illusions that are visual, magic tricks that include… Read More...
How do you choose the right entertainment for your wedding reception? Start by deciding what is your objective. Do you want background music or interactive entertainment? How long do you think the photos and your limo ride with the bridal party will take before you arrive at the reception? A wonderful choice is a wedding magician! Why a wedding magician? We can make the wait for your guests and family disappear! If they are having fun that is very interactive no one will keep track of the time. You and your bridal party can relax while your guests are being… Read More...
Holiday Parties are a terrific way to thank co-workers and clients for their hard work and business throughout the year. How do you make it more than just another party?Food, Location, and entertainment are the main ingredients. If you are having food is it a focus? Casual or elegant and gourmet? Maybe having many different appetitizers is one creative way to go. Having the catererer offer some sample menus; maybe steak, chicken, and fish are offered but to jazz it up different dipping sauces are whipped up. Location, location, location…a glamorous banquet facility, or creative spin like a museum (antique… Read More...
We see competitions everywhere in life. From Dancing with the stars, Olympics, chess tournaments, and yes even in magic. Competitions are funny animals...they are exciting, electrifying, disappointing, and an education. On paper it may look like so and so is going to win the gold medal in the Olympics, but muscles are torn, on any given day one individual could beat out another...strange happenings:) How do we go about ensuring fairness in the judging? The Olympics has one of the best solutions...a point system, but most importantly judges that know what they are looking for...the audience might go wild, but… Read More...
My son is 5 years old and everything he does is magical. He has autism so every gain (new word, new activity, social interaction..is magical!!!) As I mentioned in an early post he goes to an amazing school in Portland ' All aboard Preschool' which is focused on educating autistic children. I highly recommend it to any and all parents. Just in the last couple days he has really taken on an interest in magic...he is watching me and trying to emulate my actions (very amazing and amusing.) He took cards up in his hands and was moving them around… Read More...
Why do companies distribute pens, coffee mugs, calendars, etc..to their clients and potential clients? It’s marketing 101 :) Your contact info (if you’re on the ball) is right in front of them for weeks to as much as a full year. How do you choose an item that clients will use? Ask experts like Peter Bunker of Shads advertising or Peggy Ingram of Maine Coast Marketing. Peter helps clients figure out who e-mails or calls you and then offers solutions that will be useful and keep you in front of them. Peggy helps clients get their company logo expertly reproduced… Read More...
My son is an amazing boy who has autism and goes to the All aboard preschool at Easter Seals. The teachers, directors, and staff are all wonderful and help each child grow to their real potential. I often perform magic and make crayons, coins, etc... disappear and reappear behind my son's ears. One day at 'All Aboard Preschoól' the teachers were telling me of how my son was hiding crayons up his sleeve:) A funny scenario because I don't hide items up my sleeve...so somehow his mind created a hiding place that all laymen assume magicians use to our advantage.… Read More...
How young should children be to start learning magic illusions and the 'art of magic?' Children are very creative in terms of not filtering thoughts and ideas as much as adults do. So when you present a challenge to children they are not canceling out ideas before suggesting or trying them out. I've taught magic to kids for more than 26 years in park & recreation programs, jewish community programs, to birthday parties that include teaching a magic illusion. For more than 20 years I taught at a wonderful summer program run called the Festival of Creative Youths. This was a 3… Read More...
