The Online Magic Store Blog: Performance
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
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
Magic for Dinner Parties and Bars: How to Build a 3-Trick Social Set
How to choose and perform magic at dinner parties and bars: what works, what doesn't, and how to build a three-trick social set.
Magic for Dinner Parties and Bars: How to Build a 3-Trick Social Set
What Does "Instant Reset" Mean in Magic? Reset Times Explained
Instant reset, under 10 seconds, off-stage: what reset means, how it differs from setup, and which level suits the way you perform.
What Does "Instant Reset" Mean in Magic? Reset Times Explained
What to do when a magic trick goes wrong
Every magician has a trick go wrong. How to stay calm in the moment, recover gracefully and stop it happening again.
What to do when a magic trick goes wrong
What Do "Angles" Mean in Magic? Surrounded vs Front-Facing Tricks Explained
Surrounded, front-facing, angle-sensitive: what angle ratings mean and how to pick tricks that work where you actually perform.
What Do "Angles" Mean in Magic? Surrounded vs Front-Facing Tricks Explained
How to Film Magic for Social Media: A Simple Phone Setup That Works
A practical phone setup for filming magic for Reels, TikTok and Shorts: framing, light, angles, the first two seconds and keeping it honest.
How to Film Magic for Social Media: A Simple Phone Setup That Works
