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Magic Journal

” Techniques, ideas and insights for creative magicians “

Topic of the week

Discover how you can use temporal salience to focus your audience's attention. Learn how to create memorable moments - and how to …

Each week in the ‘Topic of the Week’ section, we take a deep dive into a new aspect of the art of magic – from practical techniques to psychological insights that help magicians improve their skills and performances.

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Exercise practice

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Exercises

Discover how to use temporal salience in the art of magic to create magical moments. With practical practice tips, you will learn how to build ...
Exercise practice

Slow motion exercise for the art of magic

What does magic feel like in slow motion? This exercise combines slow motion, emotion and body language and helps magicians to deepen their presence and ...
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The Viewpoint technique

The Viewpoint technique helps magicians to improve their performances by promoting spontaneity, emotional authenticity and more intensive interaction with the audience. This method strengthens stage ...
Acting techniqueOverview

The Meisner technique

This article provides an introduction to the Meisner Technique, an acting method that guides actors to respond spontaneously and authentically. It emphasizes the importance of ...

Magical themed journey

Analysis, techniques and practical insights for magicians

Acting techniqueOverview

The Viewpoint technique

The Viewpoint technique helps magicians to improve their performances by promoting spontaneity, emotional authenticity and more intensive interaction with the audience. This method strengthens stage ...
Acting techniqueOverview

The Meisner technique

This article provides an introduction to the Meisner Technique, an acting method that guides actors to respond spontaneously and authentically. It emphasizes the importance of ...

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Literature

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Magic for children & families

Making magic child-friendly and creative

Children and families

The applause belongs to the child

Children's magic shows create unique moments that are more than just tricks. The applause, whether loud, quiet or not at all, strengthens the children's self-confidence ...
Children and families

John Holt’s philosophy of education

John Holt's ideas question school as a coercive system - and plead for freedom, trust and curiosity. An impulse for artists, educators and creative people ...

Young magicians

Practice tips and assistance for aspiring magicians

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Kühne's perspective

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Daniel M. Kühne

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Interviews

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Authors & Artists

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Jan Dober

Magician, storyteller, musician and author

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Daniel Kühne

Card artist and author