theSTUDY Episode Eight - News & Listener Mail - Aaron Smith

theSTUDY Episode Ten - Sands of the Desert from Start to Finale - Aaron Smith

Discover how to transform ANY classic trick into a signature magic performance, while learning the answers to all of the most frequently asked Sands of the Desert questions. If you love the classics, have ever considered performing Sands of the Desert specifically—or you just want to know how it works to see if it will fit your show—then this is the episode for you. http://themagicdepot.com/s/sands-of-the-desert-from-start-to-finale

theSTUDY Episode Nine - The Magic of "Somebody But So" - Aaron Smith

Fancy yourself a storyteller? If you're one of those magicians who believes magic is the story, or if you're looking to refine your magic to the coveted "single-sentence" simplicity, then I have the technique for you. Somebody But So! Read this episode here: http://themagicdepot.com/s/story

theSTUDY Episode Eight - News & Listener Mail - Aaron Smith

Welcome to our first News & Listener Mail episode. These might become my favorite part of theSTUDY. At first, I thought it would be a short, summary episode with no meat. I was wrong. This episode is packed with great information. We have a good show for you here. The first of many listener mail episodes to come. Read this episode here: http://themagicdepot.com/s/news-and-listener-mail

theSTUDY Episode Seven - Magician's Guide to Websites (that work) - Aaron Smith

Today, websites have rendered media kits obsolete for magicians who book shows direct to clients. And that's not a bad thing. Media kits had become bloated wastes of postage anyway. Moreover, a Phase One, market-smart website with a clear focus—a sales goal—is the best tool for booking shows. Read this episode here http://themagicdepot.com/s/creating-your-magic-website/ ‎

theSTUDY Episode Six - Magicians Often Ignore This Very Important Theatrical Technique - Aaron Smith

Magicians have a long history of stagecraft. There are those who believe magic should only be performed on stage. In the past, theatrical technique was as important as sleight of hand. Today, however, the popularity of closeup magic has produced a vacuum. Lets get back on track, with one of the most important theatrical elements, closeup or on stage. Read this episode here http://themagicdepot.com/s/magicians-often-ignore-this-very-important-theatrical-technique/