I just finished writing my definitive magic book. It’s now with the copy editor, and the tutorial illustrations will be delivered this week. The book is much more detailed than I originally planned it to be, and I’m so proud of the six weeks I spent writing it.
I’ve decided not to share the title or cover just yet so it can be a surprise for all of the members who pre-ordered it. The book already sold out twice in about thirty minutes when pre-order batches were made available to One Ahead members. Pre-orders go to print this month, and if there are any extra copies, then we’ll release a small batch for free readers of One Ahead next month.
The book showcases ten essays and ten trick tutorials for dedicated magicians. The goal was to pack everything I’ve learned from a decade of writing magic for performers like Dynamo, Justin Willman, and Neil Patrick Harris. I’ve helped produce magic for famous magicians all around the globe, from China to The Netherlands to Canada and New Zealand, to name a few.
I’ve consistently been amazed by how so many of the rules most magicians have been led to believe are actually holding them back. Famous magicians find success and perform stronger magic because they break the rules, so many magicians have been lied to about needing to uphold. The ten essays in my magic book tackle each of these rules head-on with the goal of reframing how you think about your magic and how you can break free from the misgivings of the magic community to perform great magic.
As I was writing the book, I started to think about all the other smaller things famous magicians do that everyday magicians might not—the sorts of tactics and methodologies that have made them so successful but don’t necessarily fit into my book's brief of breaking the so-called rules of magic.
In this article, let me share some of the things famous magicians do that you can do, too. If you’re a hobbyist, these tactics might help you in your everyday life and professional career. If you’re a professional magician, some of these tactics will help you boost your business in a positive direction.
