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Description There is more to magic than card tricks and pulling coins out of someone's ear. Card tricks involve simple mathematics, and just by hiding the coin in the palm of their hand, magicians can convince anyone that it turned into a mint. However, in order to create real magic, magicians understand the secrets, the aura, and the illusion that makes an audience believe that they really can transport animals through space,or that they can really can make inanimate objects float. Magicians are more than tricksters. They are careful artists who can make people believe in the unbelievable. It takes a special person to be a magician. Magicians have a wonderful rapport with the audience, which they use to bring people on fantastical journeys. They use comedy, music, theatrics, and lighting to create memorable occasions for everyone. Some magicians create a character for themselves, and perform in full costume and makeup under that persona. This helps lend an aura of mystery and intrigue to the performance. Magicians often support themselves with other part-time jobs. Those who love magic and cannot imagine doing anything else will work hard to build enough of a reputation that they can leave their day jobs and focus on performing magic full-time. Performing is not the only job of the magician. They have to study, practice, and create new routines. They advertise themselves in creative ways in order to drum up new business. They travel, meet with club owners, agents, and party planners, making arrangements for upcoming shows. Magicians can also be members of agencies or associations, and find work and training courses though these means. Making magic believable is never easy. But the truly talented, dedicated magicians are able to make us believe that we, too, could float, evaporate, and break down walls with our bare hands. |
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2002, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2002/oes_nat.htm |
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