HOW TO NAIL THAT SLEIGHT (It’s Not About Goals!)
If you're anything like me, you'll know how frustrating (and of course, fun!) learning a sleight can be. Sometimes they come fast, but often, well, not so much. When we stop seeing progress, it can be so tempting to quit. This is because the human brain isn't very...
Sleight-of-hand or Self-working Magic?
In two previous posts, I've introduced and briefly outlined the main differences between sleight-of-hand magic and self-working tricks. There were two reasons for this: a) for those completely new to learning magic, you now have a definition, with a little clarity,...
What are self-working magic tricks, and do they actually exist?
In a previous post, I mentioned that when learning magic, we can take a number of different approaches. In fact, when we think of the thousands of tricks with various apparatuses, there are hundreds of approaches. That's why learning magic can be so intimidating. Just...
What is Sleight-of-Hand?
So what does it take to become a good magician? Is it skill, dexterity, psychology or just clever props? As a professional magician, I get asked about this a lot. One of the most fascinating, and sometimes most overwhelming things about learning magic is that it...
How To Learn Magic #2: Getting Started The Right Way.
Following my piece on how to learn magic, books, or videos, I thought I would share some information for those who are just beginning their journey or maybe just thinking about it. Learning magic used to be a lot of hassle. Most magicians would, quite rightly, adhere...
How To Learn Magic #1. Magic Books or Videos?
A (very) brief history of learning magic. Once upon a time, learning magic took a lot of effort. Well, pre-internet, learning anything took a lot of effort, but to learn magic had that extra layer of difficulty, due to the whole secrecy thing. Magic literature is rich...
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