Repair and Maintenance of your Magic Tricks and Apparatus - Part 1
Saturday, 07 November 2009 01:32 | 
Written by Massimo Malloque | 
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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)
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)
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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)
The Story of Sydney SlaterFriday, 09 October 2009 02:10 | Written by John Randall | | |
Sydney Slater was a penniless writer and magician. He eked out a meager existence in a tiny one bedroom hovel on the outskirts of Pacoima, California. By night, he would perform 49 of the 50 Tricks With a Thumb Tip at the local Taco Bell. By day, he would stare at the keyboard of his outdated Dell computer, a gift from his sex surrogate, searching for inspiration. But he was bereft of any original thoughts or ideas. After all, his signature magic trick was still the Zombie Ball. And he kept dropping the ball into the pot of refried beams. Last Updated (Friday, 09 October 2009 02:13)
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Magic - Great Illusions Revealed Explained - David Charney
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Tuesday, 05 May 2009
