Aaron Fisher, magician and coach shared his thoughts about magicians joining a magic club. "The short answer is: Yes. Magic clubs – and what the good ones offer their members – ARE essential to every magician’s performance development. They may not be something you rely on at all times during your career but at some point, if you stay in magic for more than just a little while, you will need, and want, a community to help you develop further."
Magic clubs have been around much longer than the first official magic club, Society of American Magicians, which was founded in 1902. Secrecy and magic often come hand-in-hand, however, even historically magicians gathered together to share their craft and improve it. Magical traditions were also passed on down through the generations and some in undisclosed ways.
In this era, the veil of secrecy has somewhat been lifted and learning magic no longer requires apprenticeship or meeting face to face with a master magician. Today, you can learn magic by reading books on-line or enrolling in on-line magic classes/workshops. Although, magic clubs that meet monthly are experiencing a decline in attendance, popularity of on-line magic communities are increasing yearly. Albeit a vast change in how magic traditions are taught and shared, it seems like magicians still want to get together and share their artistry.
If magic, tugs your creativity. you may want to consider joining a magic club. Read more: Magic Clubs: Is Joining One Right For You?
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