The "freedom" of choice is actually a double edged blade. Are you making it easier or harder to get work by offering more choice? Great talk by Alvo about the paradox and how it applies to magicians.
If you develop a great expertise in 1 or 2 areas of performing, the chances that you'll really stand out increase dramatically. Take for instance Houdini. He did a lot of magic early on, but then focused on escapes, and that is for what he is most renowned. Tom Mullica is well-known for his cigarette magic. David Roth for coins.
You should do a few things, but really focus on one in particular to make yourself truly shine.
Wasn't the author of that book on the "Colbert Report" recently? Someone with a book like that was.
Anyway, I agree with the sentiments here and think that it also applies to the types of magic and effects you should perform. Instead of doing a little bit of everything, which is what most magicians think they're supposed to do, I think it's better to become really exceptional at just one or two types of magic.
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If you develop a great expertise in 1 or 2 areas of performing, the chances that you'll really stand out increase dramatically. Take for instance Houdini. He did a lot of magic early on, but then focused on escapes, and that is for what he is most renowned. Tom Mullica is well-known for his cigarette magic. David Roth for coins.
You should do a few things, but really focus on one in particular to make yourself truly shine.
JoshSitar 1 year ago
Wasn't the author of that book on the "Colbert Report" recently? Someone with a book like that was.
Anyway, I agree with the sentiments here and think that it also applies to the types of magic and effects you should perform. Instead of doing a little bit of everything, which is what most magicians think they're supposed to do, I think it's better to become really exceptional at just one or two types of magic.
JoshSitar 1 year ago
Alvo are you bring back the podcasts?
Ryan
ryansanimations 2 years ago