Skepticism In The World Of Magic
Many people are skeptical about magic, particularly stage magic. However, there are many different types of skepticism, and some are more valid as forms of criticism. For example, a lot of people can see what a magician is doing to give the appearance, or the illusion, that magic is being used, and will call attention to it. This is fine, and separates good illusionists from bad. Then there are others who start from the position that "magic is not real", ...


The Little Magical Touches
To perform magical illusions to any successful degree, it is important to be in command of what the audience sees and what they believe before, during and after the trick is performed. So much of what an illusion is about pertains to what you allow the audience to believe, what you say and what you don't. Knowing this is one of the first steps to being a skilled stage magician. It is completely permissible to lie through your teeth as ...


Selling A Magic Trick
Illusion may not carry the same aura of fascination that is inherent in "magic" as a concept, but if you happen to really make it work, and are really good at it, then you can still impress people with what you are capable of. As much as anything else, good illusion is about "selling" the trick - making it appear that you are seeing the same thing that the audience are seeing, and keeping an air of mystery about it. ...

