I was interviewed by ZEIT Magazin — one of Germany’s leading cultural publications — for a feature exploring an unusual question: Why do magicians often report better mental wellbeing than many other performers? The article examined a study suggesting that magicians, unlike many creative professionals, tend to score highly for emotional stability, focus, optimism, and […]
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I host a magic-themed walking tour around London’s West End. I take guests to venues where magic greats used to perform, tell stories about the extraordinary…
As well as being a magician I sometimes act as a communication consultant for companies. Whether I’m advising on communications or performing magic, I’m trying to…
The pandemic lockdown has meant that magicians and other performers have had to drastically change their way or working. There haven’t been any live events for…
Where can you see great performances of live magic in London? There are several venues where you can see performances by top magicians from London and…
A question magicians are often asked is ‘how can I learn magic tricks?’ Magic is a clandestine art, and magicians are forbidden from exposing their tricks….
I’ve put my performance fee up to $618 million. I know that might seem a lot for a magician, even by London standards. In fact, for…
Magicians are teaching scientists valuable lessons on how the brain works and the nature of human perception. Brain magic is the study of why magic tricks fool…
I work as a trade show magician for companies from a broad range of business sectors, such as banking, technology and food & drink. Most recently,…
As a wedding magician, I go to a lot of weddings all over the UK. They are always wonderful occasions, and I’m glad to be able…
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