“so don’t be impertinent. An old trick well done is far better than a new trick with no effect. Never tell the audience how good you are; they will soon find that out for themselves. Nothing can give greater delight to the gentler sex than to have some flowers handed to them that you have produced from a hat or paper cone. Rabbit tricks are positive successes. Never work to fool a magician; always work to your audience. You may think your trick is old, but it is always new to members of your aud...ience. An old trick in a new dress is always a pleasant change. When practicing a new trick, try it in front of a looking glass, accompanying your moves with your entire patter. Don’t drag your tricks, but work as quickly as you can, bearing in mind the Latin proverb, “Make haste slowly.” When your audience is far distant from you, pantomime work will be well appreciated. Well-chosen remarks on topics of the day are always in order. The newspapers generally commented more on Heller’s wit than on his magic.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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