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Building a Serialized Magic Universe Without Becoming 'Too Familiar': Avoiding the Pitfalls of Franchise Fatigue

Building a Serialized Magic Universe Without Becoming 'Too Familiar': Avoiding the Pitfalls of Franchise Fatigue

A 2026 blueprint for magicians to build serialized shows that evolve, not exhaust — using the Star Wars backlash as a cautionary lens.

UUnknown•2026-02-26

Selling Out Opening Weekend: Marketing Tricks from Film Distribution for Magicians

Selling Out Opening Weekend: Marketing Tricks from Film Distribution for Magicians

Turn opening night into an event: use film box-office tactics—presales, scarcity, VIPs, and short-form ads—to sell out shows and residency runs in 2026.

UUnknown•2026-02-25

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Adapting a Novel into a Magic-Themed Stage Show: Lessons from 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives'

Adapting a Novel into a Magic-Themed Stage Show: Lessons from 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives'

Practical guide for producers and magicians: adapt novels into story-driven magic theatre with rights, cultural consultation, and timing tips.

UUnknown•2026-02-24

Scoring Your Set: How Mitski’s Horror-Linked Aesthetic Can Inspire Creepy, Cinematic Magic Routines

Scoring Your Set: How Mitski’s Horror-Linked Aesthetic Can Inspire Creepy, Cinematic Magic Routines

Use Mitski’s Grey Gardens/Hill House vibe to craft haunting, cinematic magic—music choices, video shot lists, and cue sheets for 2026 streaming.

UUnknown•2026-02-23

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Directing Your Own Special: What Nicolas Maury’s Move to Behind the Camera Can Teach Performers

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From Series Finale to Feature Film: How Tommy Egan’s Arc Inspires Long-Form Magic Narratives

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