Originally appeared in "Christmas Magic" by Duane Laflin This month we are excited to feature a number of routines that were originally published a a few years ago for a lecture on Christmas routines by Duane Laflin. That publication is now out of print... but we dug into our files and found those routines so
Connecting With An Audience By Duane Laflin Excerpt from February 2013 Grand Magic Magazine: To purchase the entire issue, click here. Last month, in talking about connecting with an audience, we discussed the “power of the first impression”, and the “self-fulfilling prophecy”. This month we continue with two more aspects of getting started right when on stage. III. The 15 Second Rule
By Duane Laflin Excerpt from January 2013 Grand Magic Magazine: To purchase the entire issue, click here. An “information burst” is a listing of ideas, briefly stated, to give you food for thought about an important subject! 1. Remember that costuming is not about being the “best-dressed” person at an event. It is about being interesting.
Advance Promoting Excellence in Gospel Magic and Creative Ministry By Duane Laflin Excerpt from January 2013 Grand Magic Magazine: To purchase the entire issue, click here. Relating to gospel magic, one of the special blessings in my life is seeing the younger generation using tricks and illusions to impact people with the message of Jesus Christ. Some tremendous things are happening.
Connecting With An Audience By Duane Laflin Excerpt from January 2013 Grand Magic Magazine: To purchase the entire issue, click here. A good showman understands the necessity of being able to immediately convince an audience that they have made a good decision in choosing to experience his performance. He knows that the following concepts are critical to making this happen. 1. The
Excerpt from December 2012 Grand Magic Magazine: Ideas and inspiration for those who do magic for family audiences! To purchase the entire issue, click here. * Determine that you will get repeat business and referrals. This means, work on the quality of your show. Constantly make it better. * Think about marketing yourself in three stages: Local first, regional second, national
Advance Promoting Excellence in Gospel Magic and Creative Ministry Excerpt from December 2012 Grand Magic Magazine: Ideas and inspiration for those who do magic for family audiences! To purchase the entire issue, click here. My entrance into the world of tricks and illusions was by way of gospel magic. My faith is as strong as ever. I
The Significance Of Showmanship Excerpt from December 2012 Grand Magic Magazine: Ideas and inspiration for those who do magic for family audiences! To purchase the entire issue, click here. What is the secret to getting repeat bookings? What is the secret to getting referrals that result in many more shows? What is the secret to having audiences wonderfully excited about