July, 2024 | Rick Deezie

July 14, 2024 / Uncategorized

Magic at the Springfield Block Party: Adapting to Keep the Show Magical

Hello, Springfield Magic Fans!I recently had the pleasure of performing at a wonderfully organized block party in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Block parties are such a fantastic way to bring the community together, and this one was no exception. The food, music, and games were all top-notch, and I was thrilled toRead More

“Magic touches people in the way great art does. It lets them see the world with new eyes.”
— Drummond Money-Coutts There’s something timeless about magic. Like a great painting or a moving piece of music, it has the power to stop you in your tracks—to shift your perspective, if only for a moment. That’s why it resonates not just with children, but with adults, families, and entireRead More
Structure Fuels Spontaneity: The Hidden Catalyst for Creativity
“Structure is required for spontaneity. It acts as a catalyst that ignites the imagination to improvise.” This insight captures a powerful paradox: freedom blossoms from form. Whether in magic, music, or daily life, clear boundaries don’t stifle creativity—they empower it. With structure in place, our minds are free to explore,Read More
“If your practice does not change your mindset, then you need to change your mindset on how you practice.”
This quote sticks with me. As a magician, I’ve practiced thousands of hours to get my routines just right. But the biggest breakthroughs come not from the repetitions—but from rethinking why I practice. Am I just trying to get the moves perfect? Or am I shaping an experience that makesRead More
The Gift of Magic: Creating Wonder Instead of Deception
“Unlike a mere deception or a simple secret, which gives the impression that something’s been taken away, a great magician makes you feel like something’s been given to you.”— Jim Steinmeyer, Hiding the Elephant Many people think of magic as just trickery, a clever deception meant to fool an audience.Read More
10 Big Reasons Why Your Restaurant Should Hire a Close-Up Magician
Looking to elevate your guests’ experience, boost repeat business, and stand out in a competitive dining market? Hiring a close-up magician for strolling magic or mingle magic is one of the smartest entertainment decisions a restaurant can make. Here’s why: 🎩 1. Transforms Wait Time into Entertainment Close-up magic atRead More
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Mastery Before Novelty: Expanding What You Have
“Expand what you already have before you add something new.”— Sanderson’s Third Law In magic, as in life, the temptation to chase something new is constant. We want fresh tricks, the latest technology, or the next big breakthrough. But Sanderson’s Third Law reminds us of a crucial truth—before adding more,Read More
The Power of Limitations: Why Less Can Be More
“Limitations > Powers”— Sanderson’s Second Law At first glance, this seems counterintuitive. Isn’t magic about having more power? More abilities, more impossible feats, more ways to astonish an audience? Not exactly. True magic—whether in performance, storytelling, or life—doesn’t come from unlimited power. It comes from meaningful limitations. I’ve seen thisRead More
The First Law of Magic: Clarity Creates Impact
“An author’s ability to solve conflict with magic is DIRECTLY PROPORTIONAL to how well the reader understands said magic.”— Brandon Sanderson’s First Law of Magic Brandon Sanderson is a master of crafting believable magic systems in his fantasy novels, but his First Law of Magic isn’t just for writers—it appliesRead More
The Art of Deception: Creating Belief in the Unreal
“I’m a con artist in that I’m an actor. I make people believe something is real when they know perfectly well it isn’t.”— John Lithgow At its core, magic is theatrical deception. Audiences know that a magician isn’t actually bending reality—yet, when done right, the experience feels real. That’s theRead More