When a performer learns his skills, he knows that part of those
skills is his ability to control his audience's interest. This
can be done through perfect incorporations of confidence, focus,
projections, facial expressions, attention, etc.
Along with any performer, magicians know how important it is to
have stage presence. In fact, it is the single most elusive
factor that they need whenever they perform on stage or in any
shows.
However, as simple as it may sound, acquiring or learning the
art of stage presence is no easy job. Acquiring stage presence
involves a continuous learning process, where every magician
should gain knowledge on combining all the needed skills in
order to hook the audience's attention.
So for those who want to learn how to obtain stage presence,
here are three easy steps that will definitely catch the
audience's interest and keep them glued to their seats:
1. A good performer knows the role
When it comes to performance, those who knows how to portray
their roles best are those that are greatly applauded.
Why? Because they perform as if it is their true personality. In
this way, the audience will be able to feel the reality that
exudes from every move and every word that the performer
delivers.
For magicians, owning the role is defined on how he defines his
character. A good magician should know where he gets his
"power," convictions, thoughts, the things he has learned, etc.
2. Get real!
Stage presence is all about projecting reality. Even if 100%
originality can't be achieved, the important thing in order for
a magician to gain stage presence is to appear as real as
possible.
Even if it has been a well-known fact that magic is just an
illusion, to create a realistic view on stage is one area that
will put the audience in astonishment and admiration.
Moreover, even if all the tricks of a magician are copied from
the works of others, it is still important to create an original
work that will distinguish him from the others.
3. Love the craft
Stage presence is all about learning to love one's craft.
Therefore, magicians should learn how to love their craft by
being knowledgeable on what they do. If the audience can see how
expert the magician is, chances are, their attention will be
more focused on the show.
Indeed, magic and stage presence is such an important
combination in order to keep the audience completely glued to
their seats.
About the author:
Preston Houer has been involved with the art of illusion and
sleight of hand for over 30 years. Let Preston show you how to
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