he m0ost important month I've had in magic. And I've not learnt single new trick, move or slight. I've finally subscribed to the British based magic magazine MagicSeen . I have always enjoyed this mag and find it far more engrossing than Genni or Magi (both are fine publications, its just MagicSeen, being UK based seems to have much more relevant stories). As well as being a constant source of information and inspiration the magazine carried an advert for the "Essential Magic Conference". The conference is filmed in a proper studio in Portugal with 33 of the best magical minds giving talks and demonstrations. These are streamed live to your PC as well as an interactive chat room. I was intrigued and then paid attention when the Magic News Wire Podcast started talking about it. I paid my 70 Euro and signed up. Probably the best money I've ever spent on magic. I found the whole thing fascinating informative and inspiring. these people have kept their love and passion for magic alive for years and survived in the harsh world of the entertainment industry as well. It's hard to single out any one speaker, although Paul Daniels was enlightening as always, and David Berglas was fascinating. The talk by David Kaye (a.k.a Silly Billy) was also a revelation. I used his tips on performing to children the very next day to great effect. I believe you can still sign up for the conference and watch all the videos on-line and receive a box set of DVD's as well. I highly recommend it.
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