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Expertise
close up, semi- pro, parlor, performance tips, acting, creating a character, lighting, sound, children`s magic, I will not answer questions that would expose magic secrets or take part in a board that does.
Experience in the area
I make my living through magic. I have proformed for Marshall Feilds, The Drake Hotel, The Raquet Club, The East Bank Club, and many other fine Chicago establisments. Also I have appeared at Kenny Wood Park, Pittsburgh PA and Playland, Rye, NY. I have consulted on shows for the Pittsburgh Playhouse and appered in a video for CulinArt, a NY catering company.
What do you like about this subject?
I have been performing as a full time professional since April 7, 2002. Before that I was a semi- pro for 5 years. Currently I am perfoming almost exclusivly for children and family audiences. I am working my way into the corporate close up world. Haveing a degree in theatre arts with a consentration in acting, developing character is a specialty.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I someday hope to produce a show combining magic, acting, puppeteering, and circus arts.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Magic is the second oldest performing art. There are magician figures in every culture through out history.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Magic exposure is the newest controversy in the art. As with any art there is always some from of controversy.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| James | 07/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! |
| Raed | 10/27/08 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 9 | |
| Cody | 09/17/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a million Mr. Fairman, I know ..... |
| james hankins | 10/03/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks very much! |
| Joel Bridge | 08/09/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Edd Fairman
2008-12-11 Taking the Step to Professional:
You decide what tricks to do by asking yourself, "Who is the audience for this show?" If the show is for children, adults, families, etc. What is the setting of the show, indoors, outdoors, etc. Is this
2008-11-24 Making People Select the Same Card Over and Over:
It is certainly not cheating. It's just not sleight of hand. You should get the booklet 202 Methods of Forcing by Ted Annemann. You can get it at Magic Inc in Chicago from their website www.magicinc.net
2008-11-19 Making People Select the Same Card Over and Over:
As with most magic tricks there are many, many ways to do this. I will assume that since you have used no magic terminology that you do not currently perform any magic at all. If this is the case, the
2008-11-04 patter:
Cam, Comedy is such a subjective art form. What one audience finds funny another may not. A joke one performer is able to get tons of laughs out of another may not. From your question, I assume
2008-02-27 A Mystery in Magic:
You are correct. Steve Fearson did invent that illusion and as far as I know it is not for sale. The people who built it must have figured it out on their own. As per the dice: You must be on Steve
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