Journal

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Inside a Visiting American Performer’s Magic LectureA visiting American performer brings more than new tricks to an Irish magic club. They bring a different performance culture, a fresh vocabulary for familiar…
When the Magic Club DisappearsA magic club can vanish quietly. There may be no final curtain, public announcement, or dramatic farewell. A rented room is no longer booked, the monthly…
The value of a magic mentor in your careerA career in magic is built through thousands of small decisions: which effects to learn, how to present them, where to perform, how to price a show, and when…
A guide to Irish magic conventions for overseas visitorsIreland has a welcoming, close-knit magic community, and its conventions offer a different experience from the large international gatherings found in Las…
The Magic of Humor: Injecting Comedy into Irish ActsA magic performance can astonish an audience in complete silence, yet laughter gives the room a different kind of energy. A well-placed comic line relaxes…
How to Teach a Magic Workshop for AdultsTeaching adults to perform magic requires more than explaining a secret and demonstrating a trick. A successful workshop creates a relaxed space where…
A Look Inside Ireland’s Magic Circle ArchivesThe history of magic in Ireland is preserved in more than printed biographies and stories of famous performers. It lives in society newsletters, convention…
The Art of the Magic Interview: Questions That MatterA magic interview is more than a transcript of clever answers. It is a record of how a performer thinks, works, remembers, and connects with an audience. The…
A better flyer for your next magic eventA magic event flyer has a difficult job: it must create curiosity, communicate essential information, and persuade someone to reserve a seat within a few…
The best Irish magic blogs and websites to followIreland has a rich magic tradition, supported by local clubs, visiting lecturers, independent performers, conventions, and informal communities. Much of that…