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547: Hannibal - Making a Connection

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Hannibal is another magician who got into magic later in life. He was 26 when he decided to make it a career. In this episode, he talks about being creative, finding his character, developing his unique act after he was forced to improvise. He also talks about scripting versus “Jazz magic”, performing in theatres vs. intimate venues, the benefits of street performing, and his Renaissance character as Hannibal the Liar. He also discusses what “Magic” is to him. We even have a little workshop on creativity and “not stopping too soon” when thinking about your act or a routine. The main point of this episode is inspiring you create a memorable moment in your act that your audience will take home and keep forever.

He also has a blog entitled, “The Truth Is…” which you can find by Clicking Here.

A fun little effect performed at the Magic Castle. Enjoy! Thank you for watching,

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This week, Hannibal talks about how (out of necessity) he developed a new close-up act, how he developed his character, the progress of developing his act, and he even holds a little workshop on how to think beyond what you believe is “finished.” It’s almost like a mini-lecture, all tied up neatly in this week’s episode.

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Tagged with Hannibal, character development, street magic.

February 20, 2020 by Scott Wells.
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523: 2019 Genii Convention - Day Three Update

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Friday October 4

12:00 pm To 7:00 pm Dealers Open

8:30 am To 9:15 am Ian Kendall Basic Training Breakfast

9:30 am To 10:30 am Gaëtan Bloom Lecture

10:45 am To 11:45 am Bill Cheung Fism Act And Lecture

11:45 am To 12:45 pm 49 Boxes

1:30 pm To 3:00 pm Close-Up Show 1Your Host: Max Maven

Hector Mancha, Michael Vincent, Alexandra Duvivier, Akira Fujii

3:15 pm To 4:00 pm Hannibal One Man Show

4:15 pm To 6:00 pm Penn & Teller

6:00 pm To 7:00 pm 49 Boxes8:00 pm To 10:10 pm Gala Show

Your Host: Pat Hazell

Pat Hazell, Jonathan Neal, Gaëtan Bloom, Read Chang

10:45 pm To 11:35 pm Piff The Magic Dragon (No Children Under 16 Permitted

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October 5, 2019 by Scott Wells.
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150: Epilogue - East Coast Mind Jam 2014

Except for the inadequate hotel facilities, the East Coast Mind Jam was a real success. Patrick Redford recaps the weekend from his perspective as talent, a performer, lecturer, dealer and a registrant. Eric Citron, event organizer, has some advice for those who are thinking of organizing their own convention. Plus he reveals a surprise announcement in this podcast.

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Posted in Convention Report and tagged with Eric Citron, George Tait, Patrick Redford.

March 31, 2014 by Scott Wells.
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