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Magicians: Be What Fits You
Tuesday, 17 November 2009 23:06 | 
Written by Massimo Malloque | 
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When I first started in magic, it was quite by accident. Well not an accident, but a sickness. I came down with a disease that was only curable by bed rest. My family doctor was the brother of a famous kid’s magician, Bert Easley. My doctor got me started by bribing me with a trip downtown to visit his brother and magic shop; if I did not cry when they drained my lungs. Now, you ask, what does this to do with the article? well, because of all the trips I made; I became fairly good friends with the local magicians and learned a lot from them. When I needed to come up with a persona for me, the magicians all agreed, “be what fits you and your personality”.
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Repair and Maintenance of your Magic Tricks and Apparatus - Part 1Saturday, 07 November 2009 01:32 | Written by Massimo Malloque | | |
Before we get into the actual repair of magic equipment, let me tell you what I carry in a small carry around bag. I always used to carry a few pairs of non-latex gloves, a small container of flat black latex paint, an assortment of small model building paint brushes, several clean rags, small spray bottle of Windex type cleaner, can of spray lubricant, and a bar of soap (watch that is not a creamy kind, like dove or caress, I use dial or ivory) and keep it in a zip lock bag. The whole idea behind carrying such a bag of stuff is, you want your props to be as sharp looking as you and working in tiptop condition.
Television: Where Did the “MAGIC” Go?Wednesday, 04 November 2009 06:24 | Written by Massimo Malloque | | |
Do you ever wonder why we do not see many magic TV shows? How about theatre magic shows? Why are the magic clubs dwindling in membership? Why does a magician (I use that word very loosely) who exposes magic effects get more TV time than all the great magicians? Where did the magic go? Last Updated (Wednesday, 04 November 2009 06:26)
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What Kinds of Entertainers do you Get in Your Audience?Tuesday, 27 October 2009 15:33 | Written by Massimo Malloque | | |
After a performance do you hear the groups that hang around talk about your show? Do you get heckled from other performers? Well this all begins with you and your attitude and how you handle the situation. Last Updated (Tuesday, 27 October 2009 15:37)
How to Overcome Your Perceived Limitations as a MagicianMonday, 19 October 2009 16:51 | Written by Massimo Malloque | | |
Have you ever heard someone say “my hands are too small to do card or coin sleights”? How about “I am too old to learn new effects”; my voice is not strong enough; I have no stage presence and I am too awkward. I don’t look like a magician or entertainer. I cannot learn from reading books, I am too short, too tall, too fat, or too skinny. Last Updated (Monday, 19 October 2009 16:59)
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