How To Get Feedback On Your Magic

Every performer wants feedback, however, not all performers want honest feedback. If you are new to magic, then it is really important that you get feedback on your skills and you want that feedback to be honest. For new magicians, this means putting your ego into check and listening to what people think about how well you performed the trick. You should listen to the opinions of everyone from other magicians to your Uncle Joe.

One of the biggest factors in extracting value from feedback is to not assume that anyone who thought you did less than a stellar job is an idiot. Sure some people will be critical just to be critical, as they hate their own lives and resent the very idea of magic. But don't assume this is the case with everyone. For if you do so you may be passing up some really good advice. In other words, strive to have an open mind, as you are, after all, a magician!

Ask, Ask and Ask Again

Most people, most of the time, are polite. People learn from an early age to be polite and keep their opinions to themselves, even if those opinions are positive. Asking other people for their opinion opens up the door, but people may still be shy, especially if they hated your act. This means you need to give them a degree of anonymity. Handing out performance cards after an act or having them on hand for people to pick up and fill out is a valuable and inexpensive way for you to get valuable feedback.

Have Magic Trick Videos Online

One excellent way of getting feedback about your skills as a magician is to upload videos of your magic act onto the Internet. Sites, such as YouTube and other video sharing sites, will allow you to get feedback regarding your performance and your persona. However, keep in mind that often the Internet is full of, well for lack of a better term, jokers. As a result, you will likely get some people whose comments are essentially venting. You will likely have to sift through a few ridiculous comments. But, on the plus side, you will also get a lot of very constructive and insightful comments from both the general video watching audience and lovers of magic.

Not Always Easy But Worth It

Receiving feedback on your magic tricks might not always be easy, but in the long run it will be worth it. Knowing what an audience member thinks about your various magic tricks, such as your floating card tricks, is valuable and will help you improve your skills.

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