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The Paradox of Choice in Magic

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Uploaded by on Dec 29, 2009

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.

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  • (continued)

    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.

  • Alvo are you bring back the podcasts?

    Ryan

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