Texas Association of Magicians Convention

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I've just attended the annual Texas Association of Magicians convention in Fort Worth. It was great seeing magician Kevin James again. You may remember seeing him on America's Got Talent. He performed his stage act at the convention, and also hosted a very educational lecture on close-up magic, which I was able to attend. But the highlight of the convention for me was getting to meet Max Howard, the very first magician to ever win an Emmy award for his performance as a post Civil War magician. He gave a lecture, tailored specifically for magicians, on how an actor prepares his character and material for the stage. He took a simple magic prop that anyone can buy from a magic shop, and reshaped it into a magnificent theatrical presentation. He also mentioned to me that he may put together more lectures for magicians on showmanship and presentation. I am looking forward to that!








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