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Posted by Joan Patterson on October 31, 2025 at 9:41am

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment III), by Anthony R. Kolb

    Business cards are a must.  Ensure these go to existing and potential customers.  Giving existing customers a few extra business cards can pay dividends as they refer you to peers, friends, family, neighbors and other professionals in their industry.  Never leave your home or office without a few business cards.…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 27, 2025 at 11:30am

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician (Segment II), by Anthony R. Kolb

     Everyone must find their way of growing a customer base.  Schools, churches, clubs, hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants and organizations are common employers of magicians.  Developing a contact at the local newspaper, television and radio station doesn’t hurt, publicity is your friend.  Cultivate relationships with…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 26, 2025 at 11:00am

Business Methods for the Aspiring Magician By Anthony R. Kolb

     Most amateur magicians begin by doing magic for friends and family.  These typically evolve into free shows, and there is nothing wrong with doing free shows for friends and family. 

     Many amateur and professional magicians will perform on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok or YouTube to name…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 25, 2025 at 1:02pm — 2 Comments

Freeze (taken from Amazing Magic Tricks for Beginners by Bryan Myles)

Here is a great effect for performing at a party or social gathering.

Preparation:

Several Glass Bottles of Beer or other beverages.  Place a few bottles into a freezer until just before they are starting to freeze.  They should not be frozen or slushy.   They should be still liquid but very cold.

Effect:

Take a bottle out and rest it on a solid surface like concrete, brick or stone.

Grip the bottle at the top of it's widest part and…

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Posted by Anthony Ray Kolb on October 14, 2025 at 3:11pm — 1 Comment

Sources for free magic

Posted by James Short on August 27, 2025 at 5:26am — 1 Comment

 

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        Business cards are a must.  Ensure these go to existing and potential customers.  Giving existing customers a few extra business cards can pay dividends as they refer you to peers, friends, family, neighbors and other professionals in their industry.  Never leave your home or office without a few business cards.   Keep some in your vehicles and in your planner or portfolio.  Business cards are inexpensive and can be printed nicely on a home or office printer.  These are my most successful…See More
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