America’s Got Talent Returns 2023 with Amazing Magic! part two. My personal view of AGT is that it is one of the best variety shows to ever grace our tv screens. Mind you, I go back as a viewer of the Ed Sullivan Show. The most often complaint I hear from the general public of AGT […]
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“The Fastest Hands in the World.” Honestly, few claim it. Many magicians frame it in a question…”Are these the fastest hands in the world?” There is actually a terminology for this. Are you ready? “JAQing Off.” This is an often used technique by politicians, but it can work for magicians as well. It’s actually […]
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Are you planning an upcoming event in Boston and looking for some entertainment that will leave your guests spellbound? Look no further than a professional magician! However, picking the right magician from a vast selection can be challenging. In this article, we will explore what to consider when choosing a magician. Whether you’re planning […]
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Boston Magic Scene in the 1970s In the mid-70s, I began my study of magic as a young adult. I was interested in Card Magic and Coin Magic. I enjoyed my magic books, although it was sometimes difficult, if not impossible, to interpret a sleight from the written word. As for mentors, I never had […]
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My Boston Office…? When clients are looking for a magician, most often they go to Google and enter a search for what they are looking for. As a magician, there are two basic ways to attract clients. If you want to pay for an ad, it will get you instant results of top page […]
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Strolling and Parlor Magic| Boston Magician I perform at many adult Birthday Parties in Boston. In the video above, you can clearly see the excitement in the audience. My goal is to bring an enjoyable experience to my audiences, nothing more. I use magic to deliver this experience. Close-Up Magic is the only style […]
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Graduation Party entertainment – Magician Joe Ferranti In May, I performed for the Billerica Memorial High School Graduating Class. Although I am fully vaccinated, the students were not. Following safety protocols, I performed with a mask, as did the students of the graduating class. It was a great evening, enjoyed by all. We made the […]
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Boston Magician Resumes Live Performing Very slowly we move forward, hopefully to a return of normal socializtion. It is taking longer than we hoped for. Just when you begin booking gigs another break out of Covid appears…a new strain? Shows are cancelled…it’s understandable. On the other hand I see concert tickets on sale for December […]
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Massachusetts’ Close-Up Magician As we begin the New Year, we often hope to leave the past behind and move forward, pursuing new goals. However, the impact of 2019 and 2020 lingers, affecting our lives in various ways. Personally, I’ve lost some income, but I’ll survive. Compared to those who have lost everything, I consider myself […]
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Reactions to Boston Massachusetts Magician Joe Ferranti I don’t know how “catch words and phrases” get into our vocabulary. Nevertheless, I’m just an observer. Furthermore, when performing Strolling Magic at events, I have the good fortune to meet lots of new people. In particular, the younger ones keep me updated in the current vernacular. Hence, […]
