Seven solid reasons to give magical thanks this Turkey Day!

•November 27, 2014 • 2 Comments

IMG_7253As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day in the United States, I thought it might be a nice idea to dedicate a short column to highlighting a few special areas in the magic fraternity where I feel some big thank yous are in order. Some are personal but most are general—here we go…

1     I want to begin with a big thank you to my two editors Alan Watson at Magic New Zealand and Paul Romhany at Vanish Magazine. Both of these gentlemen put a great deal of their time and energy into these two wonderful free magic resources. I am a small part in their publishing schedule but it does allow me to see from up close the very real commitment they take in adding something special to the magic world through their respective roles. Thank you Alan and Paul for your hard work and constant enthusiasm in spreading the magical word.

2     A big thank you to Stan Allen, Richard Kauffman, Sammy Smith, Michael Close and alan-watson-magicianall the other editors who work hard at uniting the magic world with their publications. The written word is still the central currency in our fraternity and anyone who doesn’t appreciate the vital role taken by gentlemen such as these needs to think about it seriously. Editing a magic journal is hard work and above all a labor of love. Thanks guys keep up the great work.

3     A special thank you to everyone out there who is still fighting the times and tide by running a brick and mortar magic shop. The old fashioned magic shop is an endangered species and the efforts required to actually own a front door and keep it open to magicians is enormous. There are many pleasurable things about buying magic on the Internet, however there is NO sense of community. Let’s support those folk who are battling the economic difficulties of remaining physical in a digital world. You are doing a great thing with your commitment and dedication.

haunted-places-la-magic-castle4     A huge thank you to the entire dedicated gang that make up the staff and officers of the AMA and the Magic Castle. It is wonderful to watch the Castle continue to go from strength to strength and build on its popularity into the second half of its first century. This crazy, impractical place is still working out beyond the wildest dreams of its architects and creators. Like every other member of a private club I occasionally like to bitch when everything isn’t accomplished exactly the way I think it should be done. However let’s just be grateful and give thanks for what a truly amazing job is being done of giving the world a classy, profitable showcase for the magical arts. I am truly proud to be a member of your amazing club and always excited to visit our visionary clubhouse.

5     Thanks to all the officers of the various magic clubs and societies around the globe that help unite our curious community of magical enthusiasts. These clubs don’t run themselves, and it is a dedicated bunch of volunteers that keep things running smoothly. Our magical lives are greatly enriched by these organizations, both big and small, that strive to create meeting spots for magicians to gather. Thank you one and all.

6     A big thank you to the television industry for apparently deciding that magic and magicians really can be a vibrant part of francowhat you have to offer to the public. The high visibility that magic is currently enjoying on the airwaves is a boon and benefit to every performing magician. I don’t ever remember a time when there was more magic on TV. A particularly big thank you to Matt Franco for doing such a great job in winning America’s Got Talent; I for one never thought that this would happen. I am thrilled that magic achieved such a mainstream success due to Franco. Good luck with your Vegas show Matt, I can’t wait to see it.

7     Finally some heartfelt thanks to YOU — all the readers who allow me to be a writer. Next February marks the beginning of my 9th year as a columnist and writer in the magic world and it has been a lot of fun. After 45 years making a good living performing magic it has been extremely rewarding to be able to participate in the sharing of knowledge and information that is made possible with the written word. It has been my privilege and delight to become a small part in the fabric of the magic community in this manner. Thank you not only for reading my thoughts and opinions but taking the time to share your own ideas, correct me and inform me along the way.

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Performing for free………only sometimes!

•November 21, 2014 • 4 Comments

bc5d2219_stdI have been following several threads online that have been discussing, in a quite heated manner, the pros and cons of doing free shows. This has certainly been something that has been debated ever since I can remember—without any definitive results. I suspect that so many different conditions are involved in the matter that there will never be a clear-cut answer to the situation.

I feel that there will always be a place for magicians to decide they want to use their talents to benefit a good cause, whether one on one, or in the form of a fund-raiser for good charity causes. It is very satisfying to be able to contribute a show and know that you have done some good by your actions. Without wishing to be hokey, it can really make the world a better place.

Where the situation gets a little problematic is when you realize that you have been taken advantage off. For instance is everyone getting a salary except the performer, this is often the case and it definitely rubs me the wrong way. There does seem to be a culture of being dismissive in handling a performer due to the fact that the service he renders is primarily an artistic one. I don’t like this one little bit and feel no need to put up with it.

I have been asked to perform at events when it has been quite obvious to me that the inclusion of an entertainer was a last minute “throwaway” idea, and I find this less than flattering. It is usually also an indication that your treatment if you perform will be just as casually handled. If this is the case, at this point in my career I generally point out that I choose my charity shows carefully and am not in a position to help them. I wish them good luck, behave pleasantly, but do NOT suggest other performers who might be able to help them.

The red flag that I find the most disturbing in these situations is the tired old cliché they sometimes trot out that you will be able to benefit from bc5d2300_stdthe exposure offered by the event. This is almost never true. By making a statement of this sort I feel the potential client is just trying to influence you in a rather insulting fashion. Without making a big deal about it, I just point out to them that my goals in entertainment are a little more specific than the nebulous promise of exposure. It has always been my experience that free shows lead to more free shows.

There are also occasions when a very little enquiry leads you to realize that in performing a free show you may actually be taking a paid show from the hands of a professional performer who might actually need the show. I don’t think this is at all acceptable and it should never be encouraged or countenanced by any ethical performer. I really didn’t need to say though, or did I?

bc5d2243_stdIt is vital that we raise the communal standards of the magic world in our handling of these tricky issues of pro bona or barter performances. While every situation is different, I am usually amazed at the amount of nerve displayed by potential non-paying clients when dealing with magicians. It really doesn’t exist in anything like the same manner in most other professions. No one asks a comedian to do two hours of strolling magic at a charity event!

If an established charity or a truly good cause asks you to donate your services for an event then you have every right to happily agree to do so. However, if you are abetting a manner of dealing with the magic fraternity that in any way belittles or diminishes them, you need to be careful to show higher standards than the potential booker. Point out that you should be treated as a professional even if the organizers want to handle your booking as an amateur event. This is just common sense.

Make your decision based on the individual event and the way it is presented to you, however don’t look back and moan about it later if you get it wrong. The key information about these kind of events can usually be discerned when you are initially being asked to perform, so make sure you ask the right questions. Take the time to get it right. I never like to hear magicians deriding other entertainers who perform at charity events, however I do think those events should really be legitimate charity events.

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A really great new Podcast to check out…

•November 16, 2014 • Leave a Comment

 

 

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I just had the opportunity to be featured in the second episode of a really cool new podcast and wanted to share it with you!

During my recent visit to Kentucky I was interviewed for an episode of a brand new podcast called “What’s Your Passion.” The gentleman behind this new project is Samuel Lewis, who proved to be an excellent interviewer and quite an inspiration. I heartily recommend you check out his podcast and RSS it so that you don’t miss any future episodes.

You can find the website and download the podcast at http://www.tscn.tv/whats-your-passion-episode-2-nick-lewin/

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Conventions and Unconventions……

•November 14, 2014 • 2 Comments

bc5d2290_stdI had a wonderful visit last week to Cumberland Falls in Kentucky where I was the featured entertainer at the “Uncon Convention.” If you didn’t know about it then let me explain that Uncon stands for unconventional. An unconventional convention—they had me hooked the moment I heard the title. My kind of event!

This was a beautifully executed little convention that was filled with a delightfully friendly group of magicians. It was a pleasure to perform/lecture at a convention that was small enough that I got to talk and mix with every single person attending. That doesn’t happen nearly often enough in this day and age.

Part of the “Unconventional” element to the convention was that a huge degree of spontaneity was central to the event. Other than a general outline of what was going to happen there were many areas where things were just allowed to happen. It was a refreshing and highly effective way to run the convention. I wouldn’t want to try it with a large group but with this sized convention (probably 85 attendees) it was a lot of fun. We all had a total blast.

This was my most recent convention and during the course of it I spent a little time reflecting on my first magic convention. I’m sure all of us have a special place in their heart for that very first convention which we attended. It was almost always an amazing experience when you realized you had the opportunity to talk/watch/think/breathe magic 24 hours a day with a bunch of like-minded maniacs!

My very first convention was in the delightful seaside town of Southport in Northern England. I was particularly excited to see bc5d2259_stdhow my mentor Ken Brooke participated in the event since he was highly regarded as possibly the greatest pitchman of magic in the UK. I wasn’t disappointed and thoroughly enjoyed watching him spend four full days working the crowd. It was truly a sight to behold.

When Ken set up his tables in the dealer’s room at a convention there were always two people who were deeply upset—the dealers with the booths on either side of him! When Ken worked a convention, he really worked it, and did so in a loud, aggressive and 100% entertaining fashion. The moment you walked into the room it was easy to spot where Ken was located, you just looked for the biggest crowd in the room and usually it was flanked by two totally empty booths.

Ken put on a non-stop performance from the moment he took his place in his booth until he left the room at the end of the evening. He took a couple of breaks to partake of a cup of tea and sandwich, but the rest of the time he was selling magic at a rate that left many other dealers worried whether he was leaving the attendees with any cash in their pockets.

bc5d2335_std-2 Ken was not just a gifted magician but he was a born pitchman who knew how to work a crowd into a wild frenzy— often in fairly outrageous ways. He would make a one-time offer, “Four of you, give me five pounds for this package! No I won’t bloody tell you what it is, in fact I won’t even sell it to you now—not even for twenty quid!” People would begin pushing money across the stand like punters at a three-card game. They usually ended up buying enough extra items to offset any potential initial bargain. As a philanthropist Ken was a great businessman.

Often Ken would refuse to sell someone an item and just tell the potential customer that it wasn’t the right trick for him or her to buy. “You just aren’t the magician to make it work.” He would say. In this manner he would ensure that this particular magician would spend an entertaining hour buying other items and trying to persuade Ken to sell him the “forbidden” item. Meanwhile everyone else crowded around the stand buying that mysterious trick just because Ken would sell it to them.

I wish I had Ken’s savvy at manning my dealers table after a lecture. If you see me at an upcoming convention stop by and I will share dozens of other great Ken Brooke stories, then again I might just refuse to sell you something! I have never been backward at applying lessons I have learned. I am now busy setting up lectures and conventions throughout 2015, so if you want to book my lecture, workshop or master class Contact me at nicklewin1@mac.com

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The Mystery Lounge.

•November 7, 2014 • 2 Comments

IMG_9868Last Tuesday I had the great pleasure of appearing at the Mystery Lounge in Boston. This was only the second time in the 19 years the Lounge has been around that I got to participate in the fun. I wish all the gigs I do were as big a blast as this one! It was fun with a capitol F.

First you make your way to the Hong Kong café located at 1238 Mass Avenue in Harvard Square. After walking up three flights of stairs you arrive in The Mystery Lounge, if it is a Tuesday night. The rest of the week you would be in The Comedy Studio— a very popular local comedy venue. That is when things kick into gear.

The showroom is a cozy performance space with a small stage situated across one of the corners of the room. There is friendly bar service from the cocktail waitresses, who will also bring you menus and deliver your choice of delicious (and very reasonable) Chinese food. The venue offers low-key, but effective tech for its performers, which is run by the charming Andrea Hogan-McAlpin. Much to my surprise after my performance she handed me a DVD of my show that had been taped from the booth. This was a very nice touch and is a real benefit to magicians performing who wish to try out new material.

It was Halloween week when I was featured in the Lounge and we had a special surprise on the bill in the personage of Dr. Magogo. It was a delight to watch the droll performance by the good Dr. who performed some IMG_9877classic effects with quirky props that looked like antiques! In fact, nicely layered with sight gags, the Dr. performed a couple of effects that I had only previously seen in magic catalogues. Dr. Magogo is a regular Halloween guest at the Lounge and his performance was obviously highly anticipated by the audience, he performed two segments in the show and received a great ovation from the audience. I enjoyed both sets enormously.

I know very little about Dr. Magogo but with his whitened face, razor thin mustache and bright red fez it reminded me of the bills I shared in the ‘70s with my old friend Johnny Platt. I believe the Dr. must be a good friend of the mega talented Mike Bent as they arrived together. Sadly I didn’t see anything more of Mike during the remainder of the evening; which is a shame as he is one of my very favorite comedy magicians.

The next performer to hit the boards was another local favorite Joe Howard. Joe, wearing his trademark bowler hat, performed a fast and funny act that was perfectly honed and presented. The laughs came thick and fast but never at the expense of the great magic he wowed the crowd with. Joe’s versions of Chase The Ace and Cups and Balls are definitive in their ability to remain visual in a showroom setting. Joe is expert at bringing the energy of street magic into a formal environment. The crowd roared their approval!

IMG_9890 A comedian from the Comedy Studio mixed up things on the bill with a short set of pure stand-up comedy. Sadly I didn’t get to catch his set, as I was busy in the dressing room setting up my props for my performance. The addition of this blast of non-magic comedy is something that adds significantly to the appeal of the Mystery Lounge.

I then got to perform a 45-minute set of my favorite pieces of comedy and magic to the delightfully appreciative audience. With so many friends and colleagues out front, including fellow performers Robert Fellows and David Oliver, it was a truly joyous experience to bring my magic to Harvard Square again. I am counting the minutes till my next visit. If you have a chance to visit the Mystery Lounge—do so!

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Return of a great prop, in an improved form!

•November 4, 2014 • Leave a Comment

A special note from Nick to mentalists and magicians.

Screen Shot 2014-11-05 at 4.46.33 PMFor nearly ten years I performed a short, fast and enormously effective mental effect in my nightclub show. It never failed to get a huge reaction and all the props fitted in my shirt pocket! It was achieved by using the excellent nail writer that was manufactured by Johnson Products. Sadly the gimmick was discontinued and reluctantly I discarded the routine when I couldn’t find another Swami Gimmick that met my standards.

I have recently commissioned the production of a Swami Gimmick that exceeds the standards of the one I previously employed. Unlike other writers (including the Johnson model) it is constructed of metal instead of brass or copper, this means that the gimmick can now be attached to a magnet. This makes a huge difference in the manner in which it can be used, in particular the vital topic of how the gimmick can be disposed of after its use in the show. It cuts down significantly in the amount of writers that will be lost during performances!

If you are a pro mentalist or magician who has used this prop before I believe this release is something very special. There are numerous published routines that can be added to your repertoire now that a really high quality nail writer is once again available. If you have never used a Swami Gimmick before then you are in for a treat when you explore the possibilities they open up.

This initial release consists of two Swami Gimmicks in a travel container, spare lead and magnetic strip. Add a pencil and a couple of index cards and you are ready to blow an audience’s mind! I have a few other surprises and routines in store but I am offering this package at the introduction price of $30 including postage within the Con USA and $40 worldwide. It is a great price for a wonderful prop!

For the special price contact us at nicklewin1@mac.com 

 

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McCombical: The Wit and Wisdom of Billy McComb.

•October 31, 2014 • 2 Comments

McCombicalCover_webI recently had the honor of being asked to contribute to the new book “McCombical. The Wit and Wisdom of Billy McComb.” It meant a lot to me to be able to join in with others in adding my thoughts about this legend of magic. Billy was my hero, mentor and friend from the moment I first met him when I was 11 years old. We remained dear friends until the sad moment of his passing in 2006. I miss him very much to this day and he will always remain irreplaceable in my life.

One of the few things that saddened me in connection with Billy was that many of his brilliant routines and ideas were so poorly represented in print after the publication of his classic book “McComb’s Magic: 25 years Wiser.” Martin Breese published a written version of his magicassette interviews under the title of The Professional Touch, however it was nothing like as important as “McComb’s Magic” in preserving the creative genius of Billy. McComb’s first book “The First Book of William” is a tough to find booklet, but definitely required reading for the comedy magician. McComb’s remaining routines were mostly scattered around in magazines, lecture notes and pamphlets.

I just received a copy of the new book “McCombical” and I am delighted to say that Magic Inc. has finally published a wonderful addition to the written legacy of the brilliant magical mind of McComb. From a series of scattered source, Sandy Marshall has created a book that should be in every magician’s library. “McCombical” will be inspiring performers, hobbyists and scholars for many generations to come because here indeed is a book that pays full tribute to the genius of one of magic’s greatest creators.

“McCombical” is 197 pages that jump to life as you read them. The profusely illustrated book divides Billy’s creations into six major categories — McComb:Musso'sCards, Silks, Ropes, Mental Miracles, Stage and Close-Up/Parlour Magic. Interspersed with the tricks and routines in the book are a series of fascinating and revealing appreciations and tributes to Billy from his many friends. This is a beautifully edited and published book that lives up to its title by putting a delightful focus on the wit and wisdom of this iconic performer and magical inventor.

Over the years I knew Billy I was always astounded by the width and breadth of his knowledge about all things magical; this book puts all that knowledge on display and the wise performer will be dipping into it for years to come. A young performer could create a delightfully commercial show just from within the pages of this one book. There are only a handful of books that I can honestly say that about.

Many of Billy’s most classic effects are contained within this book including his half dyed silk, whisky egg bag, torn & restored card and a dozen more. They are sure fire and direct effects that are all proven and tested in the arena of real world performance. These routines are written and illustrated in the words and drawings of McComb himself and are a joy to read. When the book arrived in the mail I spent the next day reading the book cover to cover and it was like spending a day with Billy— without the smell of tobacco!

I can’t recommend “McCombical: The Wit and Wisdom of Billy McComb” highly enough. I am extremely grateful to Sandy and the rest of the gang at Magic Inc. for allowing it to grace my bookshelf. If you want to add it to your library you can find it on their website at http://www.magicinc.net/mccombicalthewitandwisdomofbillymccomb.aspx

I want to also make mention of a really great podcast that I am featured in this month. The podcast is called The Successful Performercast and it is a wonderful free resource for the magic fraternity. I had a blast during the one-hour interview with Kris Sheppard and passed on way more information than I planned to! I highly recommend it to all our readers and suggest you visit their website at http://www.successfulperformercast.com or you can download their latest podcast through iTunes by going to https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spc-032-nick-lewin-magician/id866935997?i=320431376&mt=2

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Talking Corporate Magic. A very cool podcast to check out.

•October 25, 2014 • Leave a Comment

I just recorded a podcast interview with Kris Sheppard of Successful Performercast. It was a very enjoyable one hour interview where I got to discuss a whole variety of topics. I thought it might be of interest to readers of my blog. There are 31 other interviews in the series and I think they are a really excellent resource for magicians.

You can listen to my broadcast at http://successfulperformercast.com/nicklewin/ 

To read the show notes and check out the other podcasts go to http://successfulperformercast.com

 

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Hoping to see you there…

•October 24, 2014 • Leave a Comment

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I will be appearing on October 28th at the Mystery Lounge in Boston. The Mystery Lounge is one of my very favorite haunts in the world. Located in the Harvard Square area of Cambridge it is one of the countries longest running magic rooms. For over 19 years the talented group of Boston magicians who helm the Lounge have been presenting top-notch magic shows to sold-out audiences. You can get full details about this unique venue by visiting their website at http://www.mysterylounge.com

I will be performing with the incredible Mike Bent and, rumor has it, there may be a special appearance by the great Jon Stetson. Knowing how the Lounge works I am guessing there will be two more great acts rounding out the bill. If you have never visited the Mystery Lounge then make a point of stopping by if your travels leave you in the Boston area on any Tuesday night. If you are around on Tuesday the 28th I warmly invite you to come on by and join in the fun. The show begins at 8.00pm and tickets cost only $12. That’s right TWELVE DOLLARS, what a deal!

On the 29th of October I will be taking my lecture to the Boston area, for the Silent Mora-Ray Goulet IBM Ring #122. The lecture kicks off at 8.00pm and takes place at the First Church (Unitarian) in Watertown. The cost is a mere $5 for Ring members and $10 for IBM members. It is going to be a great lecture and I have some great surprises in store! For more information contact Debbie O’Carroll at http://www.debbie@debbieocarroll.com (978) 462-9954.

Looking ahead into November I am excited to say I will be the featured lecturer/performer at Ring 98’s “Uncon” on November 7th and 8th in

Uncon Ad copyCumberland Falls. Kentucky. What exactly is an “Uncon?” Well, I can say it all when I tell you that Uncon is an abbreviation of Unconventional. This is not your typical magic convention and it is considered by many to be one of the most enjoyable and informal meeting spots for magi. To get full details about the convention contact them at www.mail@ring198.com or check out their Facebook page Unconventional Convention-Ring198.

I am booking lectures throughout 2015 and hope to meet many more of my readers and magical pen pals! If you have a group that features magicians lecturing and would like to see one of my lectures or Master Classes then let your club’s booker know it. They can contact me about dates and details at www.nicklewin1@mac.com and I will send them a lecture package.

I also have a package that combines a live 60 minute show, Workshop AND Master Class. A chance to see and learn a great deal of nifty magic!

Visit my online store at www.lewinenterprises.comI have exactly 8 of my Lemon Aid effects still available for purchase before the price is raised and they become a custom item. Check out the video on my website—it has been getting raves from purchasers around the world.

 

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Learning, performing , creating and adapting. 4 skills that work well together!

•October 16, 2014 • Leave a Comment

Nick-3 - Version 4I have recently marketed several items from my own act within the magic world. I tried very hard to pass along every nuance of what I bring to my own performance of these effects. Like many other people who have done something similar I urge the purchaser to learn the routines as I present them before attempting to reinvent them.

It is a scary project to try and release and launch a routine that you have spent decades polishing and perfecting. New purchasers can’t wait to tell you the changes that they are going to make! They usually have no idea (and will not believe) that you have often thought about these changes yourself and rejected them for some very sound reasons.

It is, of course, the goal of anyone who releases a favorite routine to have it blossom in the hands of its latest performer. To see someone merely recite your patter and follow your actions blindly can be very depressing. In deed the way that an original routine can become a standard within a single generation is a very sobering thing. It can make you despair for the lack of creativity that is often on display in our fraternity.

As a dealer it is nice to feel you have done your best to pass on a routine that really works and is “bulletproof.” However there is really nothing you FullSizeRendercan do to help or hinder the performance of your latest routine after someone lays down their cash and buys it. You just add the little note that I mentioned earlier and hope someone is listening.

I recently reviewed two items by Joe Monti that were superbly detailed routines that had been carefully polished for decades in the heat of repeated performance. Joe included that same simple request that I make and asked his purchasers to take the time to perform the routines as written several hundred times before making structural alterations. I nodded approvingly when I read his words.

It is currently my goal to buy a few strong routines, review them, learn them, and then to actually perform them. At that point I plan to write a little bit about what I learned presenting them. I thought this might be an interesting take on the normal process of reviewing a marketed effect.

I went through Joe’s routines, carefully studying them. In doing so I found it astonishingly easy to fail to follow not only Joe’s words of advice but also my own very similar request. No sooner was I “learning” the routines than my mind was spitting out “improvements” to me. My ideas were soon getting in the way of the delightfully stripped down directions that Joe had supplied me with. I realized that most of us magicians are really obsessed with the small changes and minutia that are going to be able to allow us to call the trick our own. It is much easier to adapt than create.

celebrity-smart-ass Noticing this, I then decided as an experiment to take one of Bill Abbott’s recent releases “Celebrity Smart Ass” and just add it to my act a couple of times. Bill supplies his customers with what he calls a Pro-Package. Every necessary detail and even a detailed script accompany these items when they arrive in your hands. I just did exactly what he suggested, and after the minimal practice required to guarantee physical success I added the trick to my act in that perennial sweet spot for launching a new routine—second up in the show!

I was amazed at the success I was rewarded with. This was a great commercial routine that I had initially slightly underrated by mentally pegging it as a hybrid of two tricks I had performed before. There was quite a bit more going on than I had previously thought about however. The simplicity and effectiveness of The Force involved created a totally new and exciting dynamic.

The first time I performed “CSA” I was so excited by the success I immediately rethought the entire routine! I had a chance to perform it again the next night for a different group of 250 people. Fortunately I managed to leave my notes in my computer and continue my experience of “just” performing someone else’s routine. It killed once again and I continued observing what was happening and making notes for future use.

Will I be doing this routine “as written” in another few months? Not a chance in hell! However I did learn an important lesson about not confusing learning and creating.We are very lucky in the magic world because unlike almost any other form of variety entertainment we are encouraged and enabled to buy big hunks of commercial material that has been road tested. I found it fascinating that as a performer who has been buying magic props/routines for about fifty years and selling them himself for five, I had such very basic issues to explore about how to build a better relationship with my next potential performance piece.

Visit my online store at www.lewinenterprises.co I have exactly 10 of my Lemon Aid effects still available for purchase before the price is raised and they become a custom item. Check out the video on my website—it has been getting raves from purchasers around the world.

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