, mute the television. When you think of a magician doing his tricks, you tend to think about his dazzling the eyes with illusions. Though there are some great tricks that capitalize on auditory illusions, the word “illusion” seems to suggest misguided vision. Indeed, one of the definitions of the word is, “a misleading image presented to the vision,” whereas none of the definitions listed in the dictionary mention hearing. The most necessary tools in my arsenal as a magician are my words. There are wonderful illusions that can be done without words. The trick that springs to mind is the second oldest in the history of magic, the Chinese Linking Rings. That can be done without words.
, the oldest trick in the history of magic, The Cups & Balls, cannot be done without words (I’m sure this is an arguable point, but the Linking Rings are a technical illusion while the Cups & Balls depends entirely on misdirection—and hence needs the verbiage). In 1999 I first saw the magic show Ricky Jay & His 52 Assistants. I watched him do the Cups & Balls. I was mesmerized. I did the same routine but I was still fooled when I watched Ricky Jay. Such was the

power of his misdirection (and his voice). I knew all the methods he used, but because of his spellbinding web of words, I was still entranced and missed his covert maneuvers every time. Is when I discovered this secret to unravel all secrets. Maybe by now you’ve guessed it. The secret can be explained in one word. Mute. magician Jon Finch delivers magic shows for corporate audiences. With more than two decades of experience entertaining, his performances blend misdirection, sleight of hand skill, showmanship, and audience interaction to create a magical experience. From impossible illusions to modern marvels, Jon Finch's mentalism and magic shows amaze, amuse, and leave a lasting impression.Jon Finch | Magician & mentalist for special events2323 Woodglen Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46260+1 317 766 6519

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