How Do You Recover From A Bungled Magic Trick?
• Remind yourself at the outset that every magician has made a mistake somewhere. The mark of a good magician is showmanship and solid performance, and part of that is to know how to act and improvise as much as knowing how to perform the tricks. All magicians join the Blundering Magician’s Club at some point or other! It’s how you react that makes all the difference; ease of recovery and setting the audience at ease. • Remain calm and avoid panicking. The show must go on. Don’t let a mistake cast a pall over the entire performance; the audience will forgive the error provided you remain good-natured and professional about your pick up. The majority of audiences want you to succeed and they want to be entertained; they’re not baying for your blood if something trips up. If anything, most people will be very sympathetic, and will marvel at how well you managed the mistake to get on with the rest of the show. • Practice overcoming surprise quickly. Develop a neutral or professional face
