Roots of Magic ...

[Slicke]

How much do you know about the history of magic ... It's important for us magicians to know where the art originated from and how it evolved into a unique form of entertainment. If you are magician, you gotta check this out, it covers some very interesting facts about this art ... It's very educational

 

[greenstickman]

My new favorite quote from that:
"You should be able to make it look easy no matter how hard it is." - Jason Latimer
Even though I'm sure someone else has probably said it before him.

 

[Craig Browning]

HISTORY OF MAGIC... late 19th & early 20th Century -- the "Golden Era"

Lots of very big, very heavy, pretty boxes. . . I still have splinters in my hands from moving them everywhere and my back aches every time I start fantasizing about doing another illusion show.

Moral of the Story. . . learn and focus of the small stuff, avoid big illusions at all cost unless you have big $$$$s behind you. Become a seasoned SHOWMAN that is rounded (more than just magic) before you try tackling those fields that demand stronger showmanship and stage management skills (like Mentalism... hint, hint)