"You ever have a conversation with another magician where in just a few minutes he tells you something that dramatically improves everything in a trick, your show, or your business?"
"Let me add my wholehearted endorsement of Magic 365 to the list. I have personally called several magicians and told them to buy it. After 56 years in this business, I still found lots of gems and nuggets of wisdom in the book. And some of the 'war stories' that do not even have a lesson to them are still gems worth reading. This is one of the few books that I will go back to and reference again and again. Great job." - Jim Kleefeld
"Thank you so very much! I am loving your 365 book. I've been performing for 40 years and, yet, there are so many things I've learned. Many thanks!" - Jim Barron
"Hey Doc! Been reading 365 and absolutely loving it all! It's one of those rare, flip to any page and retrieve your FIVE nuggets of gold. And as I'm reading it, it's totally in your voice. Now pardon me while I look up 'Godwin's Law.' You and your footnotes man... Congratulations on this release. It was well worth the wait." - Daniel Quintana
"Your 365 book is like reading a religious devotional—I can only read so much at a time because you're forced to think about the wisdom that was just shared, which, in turn, gets the creative juices flowing. I like that feeling; thank you. Just wanted to pass along that I'm enjoying it very much. Nice job!" - Al Hastings
I’ve been crafting this book for over three years and living it for more than thirty.
If you fancy trick hacks that make your act a breeze, then you need Magic 365.
If you appreciate insights into the nitty-gritty of presenting stand-up comedy magic, you want Magic 365.
If you want to look like a total pro when life throws you curveballs, you want Magic 365.
If you use any Dixon Magic material, you absolutely want Magic 365.
When I write for magicians, I picture us at a diner table, chatting over a cuppa (or something stronger). It’s like sharing secrets at 3 am after a gig. The tips and tricks come in powerful, bite-sized nuggets. Sometimes you get a feast. This book is that experience, captured in 365 conversations.
These nuggets often hark back. I recently watched a video of my mate and inspiration, the late great Denny Haney.
Denny shared wisdom gleaned from Johnny Aladdin.
And Johnny Aladdin? He learned from John Calvert. Legend has it that Mr. Calvert picked up a thing or two from Jannes & Jambres.
Like I said. "Way back."
Not only going way back, but going wide.
Venues explored include: Theatres. Amusement parks. TV. Festivals. Schools. Corporate gigs. Ships. And more.Topics explored include: Writing. Packing small & playing big (naturally). Back of the room sales. Comedy strategies. Road stories. Marketing. Travel tips. Sleight techniques. Santa. Livestock. Illusions for the Non-Illusionist. Mostly Stage. A Dash of Close-up. Emergencies. Making Close-Up Play On Stage. The Worst Thing. Cussing. The Greatest Kid Show Trick. The Joke Not To Do. Bad Room Conditions. Recommended Books. Introductions That Crush. Packing Tips. Strolling Set Structure. Dork vs Creep. Tech Challenges. Tips. Before the Show. Getting Older. Get Better By Getting Worse. Cups & Balls. When To Lie. Standing Ovation Show Structure. And more.And over a dozen routines for stage/platform, including:
Double Dog Dare: Two spectators glance at pictures of various animals. Without uttering a word and without any forces, you reveal the animal they’re thinking of. No sleight of hand required. What makes this work so well on stage is the clever routining—starting comically, then building to a baffling climax.
Niagara Selection: A chosen card is lost in the deck. A glass is filled with water and inverted. No spills! You turn your back to the volunteer as they silently sift through the cards. The water spills exactly when they reach their selection. Most people present the hydrostatic glass in the same way; Niagara Selection is a significant leap forward.
The World's Easiest $1 Santa Production: Got a holiday gig where the client wants Santa to appear? Don’t fancy Santa lurking for half an hour? This approach is easy, cheap, and theatrically satisfying—job done!
Torn & Restored Newspaper Card Trick: You recount how your obsession with card tricks led your mum to take your cards away for a week to save her sanity. You rose to the challenge and performed card tricks with a newspaper instead.
Tooth Fairy: A signed bill to an impossible location routine (and a transposition!) that revolves around parenting and the ever-present demand for tooth fairy cash.
TP: A hilarious audience participation torn and restored toilet paper routine. Grab a roll of toilet paper and a little something that fits flat in your wallet, and you’re set for a few minutes of onstage hilarity.
Pre-Show Prediction Enhancer: A straightforward, effective, 100% foolproof way to give real-time predictions an added massive applause pop!
