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Virtual Magic Show, Staten Island NY 8th Birthday Party
I had so much fun performing a virtual magic show for a birthday party in Staten Island NY. We made silly faces, created magical hats, and performed sleight-of-hand with an egg… what a cracking good time! Virtual Magic Show Staten Island NY The guest of honor was turning 8 years old. Even though we were
How to Plan a Socially Distanced Birthday Party in New York
Planning a socially distanced birthday in New York? After spending months in quarantine, many NY families are ready to throw socially-distant birthday parties! During the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve helped over 300 parents plan birthday parties for their children. In this article, I share my top tips for throwing the safe and special celebration your child
Why This Virtual Frozen Themed Birthday Party Melted Everyone’s Hearts
Searching for a way to throw a virtual Frozen themed birthday party? I just partnered with the New York Princess Party to create a heartwarming and memorable celebration on Zoom that’ll be remembered for years to come! Let’s Do the Magic! For the first time in forever, the birthday girl was turning 5! Before the
Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 16: The French Drop
The French Drop, a.k.a. “Le Tourniquet Vanish,” is one of the oldest known methods for making a small object disappear. Learning the sleight will open the door to many effects. You’ll also improve dexterity and misdirection, which are important skills to master as a magician. Materials A coin
Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 15: Vanishing Toothpick
What I love most about this effect is that the method can be applied to other objects. Plus, it’s super simple, visual and fun to perform. Enjoy and happy practicing! Materials toothpick blue tac or tape
Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 14: Linking Paperclips
Invented by Bill Bowman and originally published in 1954, The Linking Paperclips is a fun trick that lends itself to all kinds of presentations and variations. What I like most about this trick is that it inspires my students to come up with their own creative stories. And, as Peg Neuhauser says in Corporate Legends
Zoom Magic Show, Virtual 8th Birthday Party Celebration Bedford NY
I just had so much fun performing a zoom magic show for a birthday party in Bedford NY. Performing for birthday parties in Bedford NY is a blast, and this is one was one I’ll always remember! Zoom Magic Show, Virtual 8th Birthday Party in Bedford NY The guest of honor was turning 8, and
Abracadabra! Virtual Magic Camp is Here
Imagine if you could fill your child’s summer with joyful excitement, learning and fond memories they’ll treasure forever… Good news: you can! I’m excited to share that enrollment for the second session of Virtual Magic Camp is now OPEN! Virtual Magic Camp is like “Masterclass” – but for kids ages 5 – 11 and their
Magic Trick of the Week, Lesson 13: Newspaper to Dollar Bill
Milbourne Christopher was a prominent American illusionist, magic historian, and author. He performed an effect where he changed a ball of newspaper into a real dollar bill. In his version, he used two balls of newspaper and asked an audience member to choose one. In the version below, I’ve made a small adjustment: I only
The Do’s and Don’ts of In Person Socially Distant Birthday Parties for Kids
Planning an in-person socially distant birthday party? Even though it’s riskier, more families are finding creative ways to celebrate together during COVID-19. As a professional magician, I’ve helped parents plan some amazing in-person birthday parties that leave the kids beaming with joy, belly-laughing and thanking their parents for the “most FUN party ever!” In