Have you ever heard, “The hand is quicker than the eye?” Well, this “myth” was most likely started by a magician for “misdirection.” Which is another term that is misunderstood by laymen, and many magicians as well. Some magicians still promote their skills with hype such as, “The fastest hands in magic.” Good and great […]
Directed To Magicians
The Secrets of Magic My interest (curiosity) in magic goes back around 40+ years. There was no internet to access magic secrets. Those serious about the craft would visit magic shops. If there was one or more in your vicinity, you were fortunate. Upon entering a magic shop, you would feel you have arrived at […]
Directed To Magicians
Close-Up Magic in Massachusetts Close-Up Magic is obviously performed up close, but there’s more to it than just proximity. The key element is personal connection. “Personal” means creating a genuine connection between the magician and the audience. We connect through our eyes, our touch, and our words. These connections are as important as the magic […]
Card Magic miracles
Boston Card Magician Joe Ferranti In the world of magic, where the impossible becomes possible, Boston Magician Joe Ferranti has an endless fascination with Card Magic. He recently said, “I have added magic with coins and other everyday objects to my repertoire. However, when I find myself at a large “Walk Around Magic Performance” where […]
Beginning in Magic
Boston Magician Being a Boston Magician with a part-time semi-pro status, I may not have a high profile in the who’s who of the magic industry. However, I do have a loyal base of repeat clients who appreciate my services. Unlike those seen on late-night TV or talent shows like AGT, Penn and Teller, or […]
Magic Musings
Artificial Intelligence A.I. is beyond my scope of understanding for my personal use. Perhaps I’m too old to learn the intricacies…? Things are changing faster than I can process. I maintain my website. I wear all the hats. It’s not that I want to, but honestly, I work part-time. To maintain my website professionally would […]
Adult Birthday Magician
Joe Ferranti, one of the Best in Close-Up Magic. All reactions to magic performances vary for as many reasons as you might imagine. From screams, people running away, even tears…yeah sometimes you tug just right on the heartstrings. Reactions to Magic From NFW! or simply two words “amazing…amazing.” As you can hear from the gentleman […]
Magic Musings
Is Mind Reading Real?… Clairvoyance, telepathy, or the highly profitable channeler, is any of it real? Ahh…NO! I’ve never seen any evidence, and more importantly, the experts agree. “While Harry Houdini, whose name is synonymous with ‘magician,’ held a strong and skeptical view when it came to spiritualists and mediums. He was critical of those […]
Wedding Magician
Do You Need a Magician at Your Cocktail Hour? Massachusetts Wedding Magician Reviews Of course, you don’t. We have to put limits on everything. Well, presuming you have a budget. How many guests will you have, 50? 100? more, maybe less. Often, we can’t invite everyone we might like to have at our weddings. These […]
Card Magic miracles
How many of us have strived to perform a “Perfect Pass?” I used to believe there were magicians who could perform an “invisible pass” while their hands were being “burned.” (Burn means, the spectators are looking at your hands only, in hopes of catching the secret.) I certainly don’t demean the skill and hours […]
