You might have heard the saying Always be Closing! But does that make magic too transactional? I think so. In tis episode, find out how I approach my business differently.

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Where should magicians focus their attention? On audience who can afford them? Or those who want them at their event? The answer might surprise you!

What are the main differences between performing magic and stand up comedy? I've recently been exploring more comedy and compare both in this episode.

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How can magicians write their own material? And why is it so important? Find out in this long promised episode!

Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life. It's a trite saying, but how does it stack up for magic. I'll discuss this and my enjoyability index, in this short episode.

What do you really want? It's impossible to do everything, so at some point you have to make a decision, what do you really want to do? In this first episode, we'll explore that thought plus more.

Luck or Preparation? Like me, you've probably had situations where you've thought, "that was lucky!" but what if we look at that from a different angle? Perhaps it wasn't luck but simply good preparation. In this episode, we'll explore that idea, plus how to perform a show / event pre-mortem!

How do you be present for a performance, for each and every performance? How do you make sure that you are giving 100% to that audience, and not letting other things distract you? We'll explore that in this episode, plus why it's such a good idea!

Can you learn confidence? That's the question we'll be exploring in today's episode. Spoiler, I think you can, and so I'll reveal a few techniques to help you to take the steps towards becoming a more confident performer.

Is new better? Magic moves on at what sometimes feels like a blistering pace, but is that right? Are the classics better? We'll explore some of those thoughts and more in this episode.