Creativity and Inspiration

New ideas come from new connections, new perspectives, asking questions, and challenging assumptions.

Your Unique Magical Mix

Magicians often give the advice to "be yourself!" This is my attempt to explain what that actually means in a more practical, and applicable way.

Published: October 23, 2023

Half-Baked Ideas

These unfinished ideas are shared to spark your own creativity. Take my raw idea and run with it to create something unique.

Published: September 13, 2023

Your Magic Origin Story

Every hero starts somewhere. Turn your magical beginnings into a performance ready routine and add some heartfelt honesty to your show.

Published: September 6, 2023

The Infinite Road To Mastering Magic

There is no end to the work required to put on your best magic performance.

Published: August 2, 2021

Do Anything Other Than Pick A Card

Sharing some ideas to avoid the "oh, I've seen this one" reaction by changing up the way you have cards picked.

Published: July 6, 2021

What Happens When You Put Magic Last?

Magic shows are notoriously frivolous. Like cotton candy, they deliver a burst of sweetness then fade away to nothing. What if you wanted to present a show with more substance? How do you pick a set list of magic with meaning?

Published: June 29, 2021

Questions To Inspire Creative Solutions

Coming up with good ideas begins with asking good questions.

Published: July 19, 2020

Creative Writing: Ask Yourself "What Comes Next?"

Big ideas come from a series of small ideas. This creative technique lightens the load to make it easier to write a new presentation as you follow your creative instinct without having to work so hard.

Published: May 30, 2013

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