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 the opportunity to experience your performance? What is the secret to long term success as a variety arts entertainer? What is the secret
Here is a routine for an inexpensive item from the book "Beautiful Gospel Magic" by Duane Lafin. It's now available as an instant download in our store for just a few dollars! Effect: Two silks tied together change color as they pass through the magician's hand. Secret: This is a dealer effect. The cost
(Originally printed in 1991 in Strong Gospel Magic by Duane Laflin) EFFECT: A silk vanishes from magicians fist and appears in a small box. (Instead it could appear under a glass on a pedestal if magician owns proper equipment). NOTE: This effect can be done with props you probably already own. If you do
Sample Chapter from Duane Laflin's Book "Anatomy of a Gospel Magic Show" Buy the Entire Book The introduction of a program is extremely important. It must be planned with great care. As the old saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. A good introduction achieves several things. First it
Originally published in Grand Magic Magazine - January 2014 Buy the ENTIRE Issue Here -or- Get all of the Grand Magic Magazines here! This belongs in the category of “dusting off forgotten treasures.” I certainly did not invent this trick, nor did I create the routine. " I am offering my way of doing
Originally published in the November 2013 Grand Magic Magazine - Get the entire issue HERE -or- Get all the issues HERE Tips For Patter! Remember that short is better than long (and often harder to do). The best patter is brief and to the point. Long and boring tend to go together. A show
By Duane Laflin - From the book: "Gospel Lessons with a Change Bag" Buy the entire book This routine is from a true classic that's been revised and uploaded to the store as a download... Get "Gospel Lessons with a Change Bag" instantly and start using these ideas right away! This is a strong trick
TRICKS TO TEACH THE TEN COMMANDMENTS: “Thou Shalt Not Covet” First appeared in 1996 in Seeing Truth Volume 1 #10 by Duane Laflin This lesson is an illustration made with the effect known as the “Professor’s Nightmare”. What happens? Magician shows the audience three ropes. Each rope is a different length. The commandment is read
By Duane Laflin - Originally Published in the February 2014 Issue of Grand Magic Magazine Buy the entire issue The prop used for this routine is well-made and clever. It appeals to children and adults. It can be done close-up and surrounded. It is not visible enough to be used on a giant stage, but
By Duane Laflin Originally Published in Grand Magic Magazine - August 2014 Buy this entire issue here I prepared this article as a speech to be delivered to groups of professional business people. In reviewing it, I felt magician friends would benefit from it as well. It definitely is about showmanship. A Showmanʼs Look