Welcome to my journal of magic shows and creativity. I travel around as a magician in Devon and Cornwall. Sometimes other places. I make art and design things for my shows and other people. I hope you find something of interest here.
These shows are getting better every month and the audiences seem to keep coming.
This time it was just Mal Norton and I. We had a full house and people standing! The sound went a little smoother this time and the venue have had some good lighting installed that allows us to control it a bit more for theatrical effect.
So recently I put my hat back on and packed the case for some brilliant home shows for a family party. Read on to find out why I’ve found a home magic show is the best way to make memories and experience magic.
I made an 8Ball! I’ve personally had a go on one of these toys and it always gives me hope that I get the answer I want. If you don’t it’s difficult not to resist the urge to shake it again and get another.
Learn to recognize omens, and follow them
Paulo Coehlo–The Alchemist
Bold words need special character. The visual nature of words is something we don’t consider as magicians but graphic designers do all the time.
Is a fortune telling song made popular as a nursery ryhme. It’s meant to tell the personality or future of the child, while teaching them the days of the week.
A fortune telling song which I will use to pick spectators. Here’s an idea. Someone is hiding a black marble. The rest are hiding a clear marble. A spectator is asked to chose someone from the audience. We use the ryhme to find the one who holds the black marble.
You stand there at your trade stand and you wonder how many leads you might get. You’ve spent thousands of pounds on being there. Merchandise, people, hotels, expenses and marketing.