Any time you interact with an audience — or a customer — you create a memory. A story they'll tell themselves. Make sure it's the one you want it to be! #makingmagic

That cartoony top hat and wand sends the message, "I'm a generic, mediocre magician." You might want to come up with something a bit more specific! #makingmagic

Magicians: Have you wondered why it seems so difficult to create original magic pieces? It's because you're waiting for inspiration. Here's one way to kickstart that process. Many more in "Beyond Deception." #makingmagic

When you learn to think for yourself and start doing the things you choose, instead of those chosen for you by others, your world will change for the better. #makingmagic

When you learn to think for yourself and start doing the things you choose, instead of those chosen for you by others, your world will change for the better. #makingmagic

This is the secret of the great communicators, the great persuaders, the great sales people. It can be yours. #makingmagic

Be the person you would like to spend more time with. Audiences will follow. #makingmagic

Great stories are all about someone we can relate to fighting to get something they really want, against great challenges. Make your magic a great story! #makingmagic

When you learn to think for yourself and start doing the things you choose, instead of those chosen for you by others, your world will change for the better. #makingmagic

Control your thoughts in order to control your reality. You can replace the negativity others have fed you with creative thoughts, and your world will change! #makingmagic

To inspire change, you can make a conscious decision (you are the rider), seduce your unconscious (the elephant) into changing, or take a different path. Which do you choose? #makingmagic

Next time someone asks what you do, "I'm a magician" might not be your most effective answer. "I use magic and (whatever other skills you use) to help people (or businesses) overcome…" a particular problem. #makingmagic

Be the person you would like to spend more time with. Audiences will follow. #makingmagic

Accents, postures, making faces… all these are fun to play with. But the heart of any dramatic character derives from what they really want, and how they go about trying to get it. #makingmagic

There are many markets a magician can work in… and each one is different. Many pay fees, but many others require you to sell tickets. Your success as a performer depends as much on knowing your business as it does on the quality of your performances. #makingmagic

Great Wizards seek to empower others. Evil wizards want all the power for themselves. Build a great team! #makingmagic

Great leaders take the responsibility. Lousy leaders pass the buck. #makingmagic

When they say you can't, ask why. When they say it's impossible, ask who told them that. You can if you believe you can. #makingmagic

Audiences are fascinated by different kinds of characters. You don't have to "just be yourself," and in many cases you'll find that donning an over the top character frees you to be more amazing. #makingmagic