One thing that I am appreciating as I delve deeper into the worlds of magic, vaudeville and circus, is how much of a difference the ingredients of theatre -- most obviously, narrative and character -- make to what would otherwise probably be no more than skillful parlor tricks.If a magician (or a circus performer) can find ways to build stories around their illusions and feats of physical prowess, the effect is often…
SOURCE: Chloe Veltman at 12:54PM on August 15, 2011