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Since 1995, J C has written dozens of essays on magic & illusion performance, presentation, producing, designing and branding. Many of the essays first appeared in his blog at www.backstagebusiness.wordpress.com
Click on the links to read the different essays.
GENERAL
Defining Magic
The Illusionist versus The Magician
Think BIG, Play BIG, Win BIG! (Lee Alex, Turkey)
From Package to Platform (Lee Alex, Turkey)
Approaches to Originality - How to be more original
My Favourite Illusionists to Watch
The Magic Evolution & You – Are you a ‘relevant’ magician?
FOR NEW ILLUSIONISTS
Getting the Show on the Road
For Budding Illusionists: Choosing Your First Illusion - An article to help you get started in illusions
Building a Professional Illusion from a Set of Plans - Tips on buidling your own first illusion
Reinvent Your Zig Zag
Reinvent the Doll House
Reinvent the Sub Trunk
Comedy
Techniques for Illusionists
Dagger
Head Chest Performance Tips
SHOW PRODUCING & ILLUSION DESIGN (Intermediate to advanced)
Why do Illusionists Perform the Same Illusions? – Part 1 of an examination of overly performed illusions
Follow-up to Why Do Illusionists Perform the Same Illusions? – Part 2
6 Techniques to Differentiate Your Illusion Performances – Part 3
The YouTube Test for Overly Performed Illusions – Part 4
The Revollusion Debate – A detailed look at my personal illusion design process using my original fan illusion as an example
MARKETING & BRANDING
Is the Appearing Cane the New Rabbit Out of the Hat Trick? – Does this apply to you? Honestly.
Selling Your Illusion Show
The Successful Illusionist
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