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A collection of blog posts.

Sales Report on My First Download

I released my first "mainstream" magic download. Here's the full report on how many I sold, and how much money I made from it. Was it worth it?

Published: August 30, 2023

The Conversational Approach to Close-Up

To minimize the feeling of barging in as an interruption I've developed a close-up repertoire which lets the audience guide the flow of conversation woven with magic.

Published: June 21, 2023

Inside Lubor Fiedler's Brain

Enjoy these videos from the lab of a magical mad scientist exploring principles never seen before or since.

Published: June 2, 2023

Fish Tales and the Jastrow Illusion

Something fishy is going on with this new design for the Jastrow Illusion. No matter the facts, there's always a bigger fish.

Published: May 10, 2023

Magic Show Template for Banquets

I'm sharing my recipe for a successful banquet show. Following this template will help you do a great show at easy gigs, and pull off a good show at tough gigs.

Published: January 17, 2023

A Continuation of Miracles

Martin Lewis, and his father Eric Lewis, shared a legacy of meticulously created magic.

Published: August 30, 2022

Computer Programming and Magic

Thinking about magic like a programmer.

Published: October 12, 2021

The Reason Why

The big question is "Why Do You Do This Magic Trick?" Discovering your own answer can inform your performance, create a stronger show, and help you better connect with your audience.

Published: August 16, 2021

Royalty-Free Music for Magic Shows

My favourite place to find high quality music which I can freely, and legally, use in my performances.

Published: July 26, 2021

Ten Ways to Use Music in your Magic Show

When and where a little splash of music can enhance your show, and take your magic to a professional level production.

Published: July 13, 2021

Starting Over From Scratch

Having not done any live shows for over a year, I'll need to re-learn everything. It's the perfect time to re-evaluate what I choose to learn.

Published: May 3, 2021

Better Magic By Design

The best magic props can be seen clearly, from a distance. The audience should know what it is without needing to think about it.

Published: March 23, 2021

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