Years ago, I read a collection of poetry from Adrienne Rich called The Dream of a Common Language. A lyric work, it deals with identity, and growth, and honesty. Striking. The title has always intrigued me, illuminating the gap between … Continue reading →

A while ago, I wrote something, and half a world away David Rowyn wrote something, too. The idea that those for which you perform are more than you might comprehend. An essential part of performing magic – otherwise the vision in … Continue reading →

One line that really sticks with me comes from Bill Simon’s Card Magic for Amateurs and Professionals (the reprint of Simon’s Effective Card Magic) is this one: Don’t do tricks “to” your audience; do tricks “for” them. This, to me, points … Continue reading →