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

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

We get real knowledge by having experiences and learning from them… but wisdom comes later, when we've had time to reflect on those experiences. It's worth the wait! #makingmagic

I'm rehearsing for a magic show I'm doing at the local library here in Placencia (Belize), tomorrow at noon… and this quote struck my eye. It's OK to make mistakes, but not to repeat them. That's why we rehearse! #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

Do you want more intense interest and response to your magic? Build in higher stakes. Not just "can I find your card," but, "Give me $10. I'll bet you $10 of mine I can find that card! If I fail, you keep the whole $20." #makingmagic

We get real knowledge by having experiences and learning from them… but wisdom comes later, when we've had time to reflect on those experiences. It's worth the wait! #makingmagic

In other words, if your waiting for jurst the right time, or to feel ready to begin — just begin creating whatever it is you dream of! #makingmagic

As founder/owner/CEO, your job is more to work ON the business, to see the larger picture. Solo entrepreneurs often miss this. #makingmagic

Today's Apple is pretty much a direct result of Steve Jobs "thinking different" and inspiring those on his team to do the same. Worked for him… it might work for you, too! Read The Performer's Edge! #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

Do you want more intense interest and response to your magic? Build in higher stakes. Not just "can I find your card," but, "Give me $10. I'll bet you $10 of mine I can find that card! If I fail, you keep the whole $20." #makingmagic

We get real knowledge by having experiences and learning from them… but wisdom comes later, when we've had time to reflect on those experiences. It's worth the wait! #makingmagic

In other words, if your waiting for jurst the right time, or to feel ready to begin — just begin creating whatever it is you dream of! #makingmagic