http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#36107119 Follow that link. Watch that video. Learn from that magician. ‘Nuff said. Go spread some wonder! (Never have those four words been so appropriate.) – Tim David

Wanna hear a free lecture on impromptu magic? It happened last night, but you can listen to the recording now at: Lecture on Impromptu Magic by Tim David No need to sign in or pay anything. Just listen. I recommend downloading the file and listening to it on your computer or iPod whenever you want. [...]

These three guys are actually very creative film makers and they’re taking YouTube by storm. Have you seen their interactive web videos yet? I’m just warning you now…if you start, you’ll be watching them for the next few hours…they’re THAT good! Here is one I saw today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDn0ow8EzcU Why are they so entertaining? And more [...]

Look at this list of magicians and read WHY they made the list of “favorites”… http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/11/27/favorite-magicians/?test=faces As a magician, what can you learn from this? Remember, this list was created by non-magicians. Post your biggest lesson as a comment below. The person who posts my favorite lesson will win a free downloadable magic trick from [...]

This is one of the most magical things I’ve seen in a LONG time. There is a major lesson here for magicians and I hope you catch it. It’s not your magic that’s important…it’s the experience you create for your audience. It’s the entertainment value you deliver. I’ve been saying it for years, but I [...]

Beginners take note. Jerome Murat has created an extremely original and artistic performance piece combining magic with music, mime, theater, and not to mention a killer costume. If you want to add more artistry to your magic, then STUDY what Jerome Murat has done here. It is lively, engaging, entertaining, and mesmerizing. Most of all, [...]

Please think, my people. Despite what they say, there are some dangerous ideas here: http://www.cracked.com/article_17276_5-scientific-ways-make-water-do-magic.html These five ideas are half science, half magic, and ALL cool. (My favorite is the whiskey & water bit). Give ‘em a try (with proper precautions, if necessary) and post a comment telling me the following: # Which was your [...]

Michael Jackson was the single most successful entertainer of our time. Regardless of what you think of him, you should take notes and learn from his example as an entertainer. After all, he wasn’t just a singer, dancer, choreographer, actor, or enormous a-list celebrity, but he was also an illusionist. Yep, MJ did magic tricks. [...]

I have the best customers in the world. Really. You guys actually care about learning how to properly PERFORM magic tricks and you’re not just out to learn a zillion magic secrets as quickly as possible. I would take a magician who can PERFORM five tricks *really* well over a magician who can do five [...]

I’ve been getting a lot of comments on YouTube and some emails saying that the trick “Motion” is done with magnets. (To see “Motion, click here:) http://www.TheMagicTeacher.com/motion.html I don’t know how else to say it… There are NO magnets used. (That’s my wedding ring in the video…I never take it off.) * BORROW a pen [...]