So, you're a performing artist but is your show a work of art or is it slap dash concoction of random tricks?
It's an important thing to think about and one that might shift your whole thinking in regards to who you are as a performer, the flow of your show and how you connect with your audience.
You're not just a magician... at least, I hope you don't think so. Magic should be viewed as a time honored performing ART. Maybe we should begin viewing our performances as such.
Do you paint with a wide brush? A thin, detail brush? Is your work of art brightly colored or thick with the dark, brooding colors of emotion and passion?
Who are you as an artist? What are some of the keywords that could be used to describe your performing style? Are you the serious, withdrawn performer whose only goal is to enhance the mystery of life or are you the fun guy that anyone would love to hang out with? Maybe you fall somewhere in between.
Do all of the tricks that you select to perform fit within these character constraints? If not, how could the effects in your current repertoire be tweaked to fit this new view of "you?"
Does one effect flow into the next seamlessly or with a well thought out transition? This transition could be as simple as one line that ties one piece to the next. As long as it makes sense and isn't a jarring switch from one train of thought into another.
If your show is a work of art that speaks to who you are a performer, then it's important to think about what that show is really saying about you... who you are and what you stand for.
Just a little magical food for thought!
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