The Online Magic Store Blog: Misdirection

A brass metronome beside a single red-backed card on a dark stage floor

Pacing and timing in magic: beats, pauses and the moment of magic

How to pace a magic routine: beats, pauses before the reveal, offbeat moments, and why rushing and dragging both kill the magic.

Pacing and timing in magic: beats, pauses and the moment of magic
A magician’s raised open hand in a spotlight while the other hand rests in shadow

Misdirection principles: how magicians manage attention

The working principles of misdirection, from where you look to offbeats and time delay, and how to practise them.

Misdirection principles: how magicians manage attention