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theSTUDY - Better Your Magic

by Aaron Smith

theSTUDY is a magical place to better your craft. Featuring podcasts, essays, and special magic offers for magicians of all strengths. http://themagicdepot.com/study

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Episodes

  1. theSTUDY Episode Ten - Sands of the Desert from Start to Finale - Aaron Smith

    Discover how to transform ANY classic trick into a signature magic performance, while learning the answers to all of the most frequently asked Sands of the Desert questions. If you love the classics, have ever considered performing Sands of the Desert specifically—or you just want to know how it...

  2. theSTUDY Episode Nine - The Magic of "Somebody But So" - Aaron Smith

    Fancy yourself a storyteller? If you're one of those magicians who believes magic is the story, or if you're looking to refine your magic to the coveted "single-sentence" simplicity, then I have the technique for you. Somebody But So! Read this episode here: http://themagicdepot.com/s/story

  3. theSTUDY Episode Eight - News & Listener Mail - Aaron Smith

    Welcome to our first News & Listener Mail episode. These might become my favorite part of theSTUDY. At first, I thought it would be a short, summary episode with no meat. I was wrong. This episode is packed with great information. We have a good show for you here. The first of many listener mail...

  4. theSTUDY Episode Seven - Magician's Guide to Websites (that work) - Aaron Smith

    Today, websites have rendered media kits obsolete for magicians who book shows direct to clients. And that's not a bad thing. Media kits had become bloated wastes of postage anyway. Moreover, a Phase One, market-smart website with a clear focus—a sales goal—is the best tool for booking shows.…

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  5. theSTUDY Episode Six - Magicians Often Ignore This Very Important Theatrical Technique - Aaron Smith

    Magicians have a long history of stagecraft. There are those who believe magic should only be performed on stage. In the past, theatrical technique was as important as sleight of hand. Today, however, the popularity of closeup magic has produced a vacuum. Lets get back on track, with one of the...

  6. theSTUDY Episode Five - Do Magic Shops Sell Art, or Art Supplies? - Aaron Smith

    Within magic books, individual tricks, online magic forums, Facebook, and magic clubs around the world magic is called an art . . . like music, acting, painting, literature, and sculpture. Which begs the question. Do magic stores sell art, or art supplies? Read this episode here...

  7. theSTUDY Episode Four - The Addiction Every Magician Should Feed - Aaron Smith

    Ever see a pretty girl, a hot guy, or even a celebrity on the other side of the room, and wish you could engage them in conversation? It takes confidence to approach a stranger, especially if they are part of a group. Imagine how frustrating it is when engaging people is like an addiction. So…

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  8. theSTUDY Episode Three - Grow Your Gigs with Network Seeds - Aaron Smith

    The advertising budget for the average magician is quite small. Often, it's barely enough to cover the cost of business cards. If you're lucky, you might have high-quality glossy fliers—a headshot maybe—to post on a community bulletin board. So how do magicians get their name out there Read this...

  9. theSTUDY Episode Two - Don't Routine. Compose! - Aaron Smith

    Do you call a magic sequence a "routine?" Don't do that! Routine is about the most horrible way you can describe art. It's akin to calling your mom "a sturdy woman." A routine is something you do before going on stage. Use this word instead! Read this episode here...

  10. theSTUDY Episode One – From Where Does Magic Come? - Aaron Smith

    Where does magic come from? In this episode of theSTUDY, Aaron Smith explores how new magic plots originate, and he discusses techniques for turning everyday life into extraordinary illusion. Read this episode here http://themagicdepot.com/s/from-where-does-magic-come/

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theSTUDY is a magical place to better your craft. Featuring podcasts, essays, and special magic offers for magicians of all strengths. http://themagicdepot.com/study

HOSTED BY

Aaron Smith

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theSTUDY is a magical place to better your craft. Featuring podcasts, essays, and special magic offers for magicians of all strengths. http://themagicdepot.com/study

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