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10 Things You Wouldn’t Expect To Learn When You Start To Learn Magic Tricks

How to read instructions – properly.
The importance of repetition & practice. (“Practise does not make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect.”)
The ability to see a presentation from the audience’s perspective – mentally, or in a mirror.
How to gracefully recover from a mistake.
How to keep a secret […]

18 Lessons From Martino, one of South Africa’s most famous magicians

Most South Africans over 30 will remember an Afrikaans magician performing on national television with the catch-phrase “Kul jou hier, kul jou daar, en siedaar!” [Afrikaans, loosely: “fool you here, fool you there, and see this!”]. Even though I was very young, I can still remember one or two moments […]

By Marcel Oudejans|Magic|

My Favourite Magicians

here, in no particular order, are the magicians who have influenced by performances, my 'tricks' and my love of the Art of Magic. I've also added some comments about how they influenced me, or what I enjoy most about their attitudes toward Magic. I've tried, where possible, to include each magician's "signature" trick. Enjoy!

By Marcel Oudejans|Magic|