Category: Other Articles
A collection of other articles written by TJ Shoesmith on his blog at tjshoesmith.co.uk about close up and cabaret magic
3 Key Times to Perform Wedding Magic
I have performed professional wedding magic for over ten years and when it comes to your wedding day, entertainment should be high on your list. Have you thought about hiring a magician? Good interactive Magic will keep your wedding guests entertained during your special day. A family occasion is a perfect environment for a magician! […]
Watford Magicians – Jack Delvin on Desert Island Tricks
This week Watford Magicians met at the Watford Association of Magicians, my local magic club in Hertfordshire. “Desert Island Tricks” was the title of the evening; the basic premise is similar to Desert Island Disks. The magician listed the tricks he would take, were he to be marooned on a desert island. Members were absent […]
The Magician Dynamo is caught cheating
I saw it reported on Sky News, that “Magician Dynamo” is a cheat! Would you believe it? The wonder magician is caught cheating! While floating above the Shard in London wires can be seen on either side attached to his body. Although Dynamo (Steven Frayne) came forward with an explanation as to why the wires […]
Magic Circle Champion TJ Shoesmith
March 13, 2013. Magic Circle champion, TJ Shoesmith, has become the Close Up Magician of the year. Hence he is one of just a handful of working magicians across the globe to bear the accolade. The Magic Circle announced this elite award last week. TJ has worked as a magician and pickpocket at corporate events […]
When to book a magician for a party
Booking a magician for a party performance is not always the best solution. Although magic is a very adaptable form of entertainment there are certain situations where you might not get value for money. Why I can work without words When I was creating my close up magic set, the one I use at tables […]
Planning a stage performance
When planning a stage performance, there are many considerations. For example, how do you prepare just before you perform? What do you think 30s before you perform? That depends on the type of performance. With cabaret, I think far less before I go on, because there is very little I can do until I get […]
Terry Seabrooke Tribute Night
The Terry Seabrooke Cabaret Night was on Monday the 13th of January. The Watford Association of Magicians made the trip to the Magic Circle London to put on a show to celebrate Terry’s career. Hertfordshire Magicians make up the membership of the club. They meet twice a month for lectures and workshops. Terry was the […]
Top 5 Reasons to have Wedding Entertainment
Wedding entertainment is a key consideration. Your wedding is a big event and if you are lucky you only have to plan it once. This creates problems. As we tend to get better at things we repeat and nothing seems to go well the first time. This is why planning and reading become so important […]
Trade show magic to Promote and Sell your Business
I have been booked to perform trade show magic several times. These jobs require a considerable amount of preparation. The hours can be long but I have found them very rewarding.Most companies do not consider the option of using magic to advertise or promote their company. This is a shame because when done correctly it […]
Is small close up magic better?
I arrived at The Magic Circle a week or to perform small close up magic. Or so it seemed. I was to perform as a close-up magician at one of their corporate entertainment evenings. I carried two cases in, which amused my colleagues. “It is close up!” they said. Does close up magic mean small […]