As a close up magician which tricks do you have with you?

Close up Magicians sometimes carry props so that they can do an impromptu performance. There is a school of thought which suggests that if you can’t perform a trick at a moment’s notice then you really aren’t a close up magician at all.

This is not how I live my life. Although I make my living as a close up magician I really don’t live it every day. When I first started I was practicing maybe four to five hours a day but now there are many other things which need to be attended to. Once you run a professional business you find that the close up magic itself has to take a back seat. 

For those of celebrity status I think the situation is different. Those people of stature are dependent on the public to support their profile and lifestyle. Those members of the public who meet the celebrity will be disappointed if they don’t behave in the way they expect. For a close up magician this really is not a problem as fame is rarer. Tj Entertain all-around the uk as a Professional Uk magician.

Although I make my living as a close up magician I feel somewhat uncomfortable performing in social situations. I know there are magicians who are genuinely obsessed with their art and will take every opportunity to perform or try out the newest gadget.

Many good books have been written on impromptu magic. In fact the classic mentalist trick revolving around the alphabet and grey animals, known by most professional magicians does not require any props at all. So essentially there is no need to carry anything.

Since turning professional as a close up magician I have found myself performing less and less when not working. However I still love conventions and meeting magicians to exchange techniques and moves.