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William Draven has just published his personal tell all ebook detailing the real world workings of getting business as a magician, and keeping it! Draven has combined years of experience into a powerful essay designed to empower even the most novice performer with the ability to get paid to...

This is a small exert from my upcoming PDF release on Theory11's Wire "How To Get Gigs, And Keep Clients". I've expanded upon the original essay, that is (for now) found here on the General section of the forum. I've included a 9th chapter on Goals which was removed from the original work, and...

Would there by any interest within the community if I were to produce some geek magic for download on the Wire? I'm thinking about filming my handling of the Human Blockhead, Animal Traps, and Eye Kernel. I'm just doing a little market research first before I go tossing my hat into the ring.

First off I have to give the creative team at Theory11 a huge round of applause for their efforts at bringing into fruition the massive release last night that was "The Wire"; an event four years in the making. With that being said I've got some thoughts about this project that are both good...

Title: Pure Smoke Artist: Jason Brumbalow Producers: Ellusionist Link: Not available for purchase yet. Retail Price: $147 for the Pure Smoke device and it will come with 5 white and 5 red smoke cartridges. * White Smoke refill cartridges should be around $2.29 each when you buy in quantity of...

Title: Sticky Artist: Morgan Strebler Producers: Morgan Strebler Link: http://www.morganstrebler.com/sticky.html Retail Price: $14.95 USD. Learning Difficulty: Moderate Notes: An out for this effect requires the purchase of Wayne Houchin’s “Stigmata”. 1. PDF Download detailing Sticky 2...

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” — Author Unknown I saw this on a McBride news letter...

What is our job? A simple question I know, but really have you sat down to really ponder it? Have you taken the time to truly consider what it is to be a magician? I'm not talking about the metaphorical sense, we could stay on that subject for hours. I'm talking about the practical...

"Be careful what you water your dreams with. Water them with worry and fear and you will produce weeds that choke the life from your dream. Water them with optimism and solutions and you will cultivate success. Always be on the lookout for ways to turn a problem into an opportunity for success...

Here's a little mental exercise for you to ponder dealing with creativity, and personal development. This is of course a hypothetical situation, so please feel free to submit your own thoughts or insights. Suppose you are entering the entertainment field as a working professional, and you...

Hello everyone! As I lay in my bed resting, and meditating on some of the wonderful experiences I've had here in Las Vegas at Magic Live I have been thinking how truly amazing this convention has been this year. Both in the amazing shows, and educational focus panels, as well as the awesome...

I'll be leaving for magic live tonight, and will be expecting to learn a lot this week. If anyone is going look for me, I'll be the guy with the signature top hat with skull and cross bones. If you see me, say hi!

Is anyone else going?

I was talking with one of my mentors last night and during the course of our conversation the subject of marketing oneself came up. I wanted to share this story with everyone here because I think the moral is sound enough that we should all pay attention to it. There once was a young magician...

This is a video clip from my performance during my production of Magic Macabre this year at the nations largest anime convention Anime Expo. Staring in the show this year was teen magician, and local favorite of the convention Jeff Favor. From the famed Hollywood FreakShow Deluxe Reverend...

Once again at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California magic filled a showroom otherwise dedicated to the animated art of the Japanese culture. The opponents of the show contesting that magic as a viable form of entertainment was too outside the industry to be enjoyed or desired by the fan base...

One of the most exciting, and equally frustrating things about being a student of magic is having the opportunity to sit before a master and have the humbling revelation of standing not at the top of the mountain, but rather on the small foothill beneath it. Never once believe for a second that...

Here's some video footage of a performance I did for an internet show called "AX LIVE" promoting my appearance at the upcoming anime convention Anime Expo in July. For the first time ever, I attempt to perform magic for a live internet based audience, as well as the studio one. I think it...

Hey everyone, I wouldn't post this kind of ad, but I'm pinched for time. A good friend of mine, and FISM champion from Australia(who just completed a week in closeup at the Magic Castle) is performing in Los Angeles at the Fringe festival for a few dates starting up here in just a few days...

Good Morning Forum! I just wanted to take the moment here to plug my appearance on Jeff Mcbride's Wonderground this Thursday. The show starts at 8pm pacific time and will be broadcast live on Street of Cards.tv. More information can be seen here at www.vegaswonderground.com Cheers!