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Scott Wells - The Skill Sheet

Columnist: Scott Wells The Skill Sheet By Scott Wells As a follow up to last monthís article on the Hierarchy of Magic, I have prepared the following questions to help determine where, in my estimation, that you rank. This will only be helpful if you are brutally honest with yourself. Donít worry about sharing this information nor the results with anyone else. You may keep it as secret as you wish unless you ch...
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Scott Wells - Tips From The "cos"

Columnist: Scott Wells I once saw Bill Cosby interviewed on a talk show, and what he had to say about comedians also pertains to magicians. The main two points that snapped my synapses were on audience responses and the use of “off color” material. Gene Anderson suggests in his lecture that you audio tape your performances. There may be some good lines that were used by the audience or ad-libbed by you that...
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Scott Wells - Trix Are For Kids

Columnist: Scott Wells Are tricks just for kids? Why do people immediately associate magic with children? Is it because of our demeanor, our approach, our looks, our audience’s perception, our society, a combination of these, or is it something else? Perhaps it’s because that magic appeals to the child in each of us and transports us to a world of wonder where there is a suspension of disbelief where for just a moment...
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Scott Wells - When To Say "no"

Columnist: Scott Wells In previous articles I have alluded to performing etiquette and when to perform. I mentioned that Max Malini was the only magician to be admitted to the prestigious Friars Club in New York because he was not always pushing his magic on everyone. He would perform when called on only after some prodding. The beginner magician is constantly trying to prove to everyone around him that he is a magi...
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Simon Lovell - A New Year For Ned

Columnist: Simon Lovell A New Year For Ned! By Simon Lovell and Ned the Lemming. So the holidays finally grind to a halt and, as I look at my decimated drinks cabinet, I realise that a visit to the local beverage mart is in order to replenish supplies. Even Santa managed to polish off the bottle of brandy (and one half eaten cookie) I’d left for him! However, while in holiday spirit (and reasonably full of it too), ...
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