MagicGizmo

When is it time to say “this effect is finished” and when to say its done. I’d say it depends on the piece. And the audience’s reaction to the effect. My personal opinion and my observation of the matter is an effect is never finished and is in constant motion and evolution at all times. I’ve designed and built many large stage illusions. (As well as small ones) One of which probably a handful of times. If the effect had not been re-addressed over and over it’d not be the miracle it is today. Unlike a painting. Which is a stationary piece of art. Magic is a malleable and in constant state of flux. A good performer should always be in the pursuit of evolution originality and perfection of whatever piece he or she is doing. But. When is it time to say one is finished? I feel its  the million dollar question. 

We are now at the point where you supposedly have the mechanical side of your Trick perfected; where you are thoroughly familiar with every movement and gesture; and where you have at your tongue every word of the "Patter," or Talk.