Archive for January, 2007The Importnce of Patter, Presentation and ShowmanshipTuesday, January 30th, 2007i’ve been performing a lot of magic over the last week, and i’ve come to realise a very important lesson. … I was performing magic for a girl on my bus home from school, and i asked her if she had any pets. She said “Yes, two dogs. …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
                        Posted in Showmanship | No Comments » Eastern Magic, January 20, 2007 - Insert Snappy Title HereTuesday, January 30th, 2007But these unmagical moments will happen as surely as the magic moments, … the “best” magician in the world who does these hilarious magic tricks – then in … There was none of the rapid fire showmanship that I enjoyed so much at the …Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Showmanship | No Comments » Heroes and goads In their exuberance and thirst for attention, some athletes today seem to be (victory) dancing all … (San Diego Union-Tribune)Tuesday, January 30th, 2007Streaking along SEAN M. HAFFEY / Union-Tribune Tiger Woods was gracious enough to say Sunday that he thought his seventh straight win on the PGA Tour and his fifth triumph in the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines could be credited to some good fortune. Heroes and goadsRead full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Showmanship | No Comments » Magic man (Lawrence Journal-World)Tuesday, January 30th, 2007He likes to call himself the Millionaires’ Magician for the many deep pockets he’s dazzled with his sleight of hand. But Steve Cohen says everyday folks can use his performance techniques to change their lives for the better.Read full story Bookmark to: Bookmark to:
Posted in Showmanship | No Comments » Pro Basketball: Dealing with Rejection (Sports Illustrated)Tuesday, January 30th, 2007When Charlotte Bobcats forward Emeka Okafor leaps to block a layup, he often turns sideways, like a waiter navigating a crowded room, so that he can extend his right arm as far as possible. When he leaps to block a dunk, however, the 6′10″, 252-pound Okafor tries to go straight up, the better to neutralize […] Bookmark to:
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