Everything Is Infected
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:06 | 
Written by David Rowyn | 
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I don't like destructive criticism and unnecessary negativity, but I do appreciate constructive criticism and honest feedback. With the former, we can tell people that they have no idea what they are talking about, mock them, or express our dislike for the person at every opportunity, but none of this makes the world a better place. With the latter, we can point out something that is harmful, stagnant, or just not working well, and bring others to a better place through our criticism and feedback.
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The Manipulation Of SurpriseMonday, 30 April 2012 23:58 | Written by David Rowyn | | |
Imagine you're at a cocktail party, and you step outside to get some air. There's a gentleman there who acknowledges you, then resumes his efforts to light his cigarette with a lighter that just isn't working. You stand there watching for a bit, waiting for him to give up. Just then, the lighter in his hand instantly changes to a book of matches. He takes one out, strikes it, and triumphantly lights his cigarette. He then transforms into a pterodactyl, picks up your date with his claws, and flies off into the moonlit sky. Last Updated (Tuesday, 01 May 2012 00:04) When Does The Show Start?Friday, 16 December 2011 21:25 | Written by Kyle Peron | | |
I was talking to a friend recently about the concept of having a great show but simply feeling awkward on how to start. Now the main issue was this strange feeling of what to do when the kids start coming into the room for the show and what you should or should not do. Last Updated (Monday, 19 December 2011 20:47) |
Trends in MagicThursday, 27 October 2011 16:58 | Written by Kyle Peron | | |
There are many trends in the art of magic. They come and go like fashion and the latest craze. However, some trends tend to stick around and others are just alarming in general. When it comes to magical entertainment, the one trend I am noticing more and more is this idea that a magician thinking they can take any gig and any event even if they are not qualified for it. Last Updated (Thursday, 27 October 2011 17:02) David Coppefield - The Exposive EncounterWednesday, 05 October 2011 21:04 | Written by David Rowyn | | |
The Exposive Encounter. That's the first David Copperfield television special that I saw. And, this was a great time to get into David Copperfield, because The Explosive Encounter was really the first superstar special (continuing the transition that started with The Bermuda Triangle.) The show lived up to its name; the entire production exploded. The lighting was better. The music was better. The theater and theatre were better. This special, and the next few specials set the bar for my perception of magic—right when I was getting started. Last Updated (Wednesday, 05 October 2011 21:09) |
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