I have a heck of a lot of thoughts on the art of magic. From the design of shows to the construction of methods and everything in between. While some of those thoughts have been laid out in books or products I’ve released, I think having a repository to get them down quickly and piecemeal (as they tend to occur) will be helpful.
I make no guarantees about the frequency or style of what this will be; mostly because when I’ve attempted that in the past, I’ve been wrong or unable to keep up in a meaningful way. So my hope is that a blank canvas will encourage lots of helpful ideas without forcing a particular schedule.
As of now, the plan for The Magician’s Studio is to be a home for folks who want to improve their magic shows. I’ll have plenty more about what that means in the future, but for now, it will be focused on three main areas:
- Show Craft: A look at how we can intentionally design our experiences from the outset… essentially an examination of process
- Critique: Looking at performances from myself and others to identify what worked, where there’s room for growth, and – most importantly – what artistic decisions we might make differently and why!
- Miscellany: My inability to choose anything led to this category. I’m sure there’s a third targeted, specific category that would align with what I’m trying to do… but I don’t know what it is yet. It could be inspirations from other arts or crafts, thoughts on performance itself (or magic theory), or whatever else comes out of the grab bag of my brain.
So, with all that out of the way, enjoy the ramblings of a magician – may it help you in your journey to improve!
-Evan