As a performer of any kind your props need some form of home on stage, be it a table, case or box. Here is a video tips & tricks on 6 of the tables and cases I use in different shows. The video runs a almost 30 minutes and covers a-lot. Im sure you will[…]Read More …
A little known Math Magic Principle
So the other day someone asked if I knew how to force the number 3. There is a very old math magic principle that does just that. Its not that useful but it’s one of those things is nice to know in case you need it. So the other day someone asked if I knew[…]Read More …
Misers Dream ! what is it all about ?
A timeless classic of magic is of course, Misers Dream, the effect is simple, coins are produced from nowhere and dropped into a metal pail. Sounds simple enough right? Well it comes in many variations and this is why its become a classic. The most common question is which is the best bucket. This is[…]Read More …
Using LED or projectors back grounds in your show.
For quite a few years over here in China we have been subject to LED walls at the back of stages. Here normally the stages are very large due to the size of the gigs. (China has a lot of people) So what are the upsides and down sides to LED video walls? How do[…]Read More …
How do you feel with a clients disrespectful treatment?
Any pro knows that not all client’s are nice, sometimes they can be down right shits … BUT its how you react the them that is more important. Its all part of building good client relationships. To be brutally honest I find that performers that really complain about this is down to their ego. “how[…]Read More …
Some thoughts on kid show control
the magic word .. CONTROL .. some I always use in kids shows is right at start bring out a prize for the best behaved kid ..stick it somewhere visible and use it as running gag/control through he whole show .. when ever a kid start to drift. BIG action LOOK AND POINT … if[…]Read More …
Table hopping that first table
Any table hopper knows that in the beginning the hardest thing is the FIRST table … the moment you walk out of the shadows into the light at a gig … that’s your warm up table where others see you … so the nerves are banging, hands are shaking etc .. After a 100 or[…]Read More …
Close Up during food …. no no nooooo
Any good restaurant close up worker know the look of dread as you approach a table while they are in the middle of dinner …. people dont want to be rude for the most part but they also dont want to have to stop their delicious dinner to watch some hack with a deck of[…]Read More …
Geno DeVille’s Tossed Out Deck
Firstly my method for tossed out deck … I use a normal deck and 2 one way force decks with the same indifferent card on the bottom of each 1 way deck … you can use a one way force deck and then a 5 stack if you want but I never do … Firstly[…]Read More …
The Elephant Peak
To glimpse a top card. its a ballsy move but works 60% of the time every time … here the method as its hard to find in print …