A question that comes up frequently enough for me to write about it here: How do I feel about the “masked magician” television show?
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How to Add Magic to Your Event
March 2, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Event Planning
A Good professional magician can turn any function into a memorable special event. Here’s how to successfully add magical entertainment to your next function: Continue reading “How to Add Magic to Your Event” »
Friday Morning Magic – Lennart Green
February 26, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Friday Morning Magic, Magic, video
Last week, our featured magician was Channing Pollock – the suave, handsome magician in a tailcoat performing flawless slight of hand. This week we feature Lennart Green demonstrating his own “precision” at the famous TED talks.
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Why Hire A Magician?
February 23, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Event Planning
As an event planner, you have a lot of entertainment choices. Why should you book a professional magician, mentalist or illusionist for your event? Continue reading “Why Hire A Magician?” »
Friday Morning Magic – Channing Pollock
February 19, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Friday Morning Magic, Magic, video
When many people picture a magician, they picture a suave gentleman in a tailcoat, doves, and Victorian sophistication. Channing Pollock is the epitome of that magician archetype.
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Spreading the Magic
February 16, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Photos
A while back, Carissa and I were visiting family in Casper, WY. At dinner, one diner recognized me as the magician who performed at her company’s event last Christmas and we ended up giving an impromptu performance. Here are a few pictures from the restaurant. Continue reading “Spreading the Magic” »
Friday Morning Magic – Rene Lavand
February 12, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Friday Morning Magic, Magic, video
Rene Lavand is a legend among magicians. Not only is he a captivating raconteur with flawless sleight-of-hand but, due to an accident as a child, he performs all of his magic one-handed. Much of his magic is so technically demanding that most magicians could not his routines perform with two hands. Continue reading “Friday Morning Magic – Rene Lavand” »
Stage Magic from a Close-up Perspective
February 8, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Bio/FAQ
When I first began performing magic professionally, and for well over a decade after, I worked exclusively as a close-up magician. The stage held no attraction to me because I had never seen a stage performance match the impact and entertainment of a great close-up performance.
Four years ago, I launched my first stage show and soon we will be launching the third major overhaul. Today I’m taking a moment to reflect on that journey and why I waited so long to break into stage magic. Continue reading “Stage Magic from a Close-up Perspective” »
Friday Morning Magic – A Tribute to Fred Kaps
February 5, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Friday Morning Magic, Magic, video
Fred Kaps was a Dutch magician (a world champion magician, in fact), famous for being the only magician ever to win the FISM Grand Prix three times (FISM is essentially the ‘Olympics’ for magicians). His personality, creativity, subtle comedic style, and virtuoso slight of hand abilities make him one of my favorite magicians. Here is one of my favorite clips of Fred performing some of his signature pieces. Continue reading “Friday Morning Magic – A Tribute to Fred Kaps” »
Where do you learn Magic
February 2, 2010
By Michael Carducci in Bio/FAQ
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is “where do you learn magic?” After all, magicians never reveal their secrets, right?
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