This is a special interview because it is the first one that is going to
be published in English. Our guest is an international magician
that has been working for a wide range of companies such as
Apple, Google, Yahoo, Ebay and apart from that, he has won
several awards. Today, he will share his experience, I am sure
all of us will learn a lot from him.
Good Morning, Dan
Firstly, I would like to say thank you for being here, sharing
your magic with our readers
My first question is related to the way you were touched by magic,
Could you tell us something about it?
I was absolutely touched when a magician by the name of Gerald
Joseph shared with me the secret ring flight after his show. I was
absolutely stunned that he'd share with me such a fabulous secret.
In which kind of magic do you feel more confortable: close-up,
stage or parlor magic?
Close-up as I have so much more material to choose from.
Also, you have so many more opportunities to perform close-up.
Do you consider it is more difficult nowadays to find quality in
magic?
Yes, there's too much out there. My standard are a lot higher as
I've matured.
You usually use technology to transmit a magical experience,
do you believe it is more easier to have a major impact using
them?
As you know most magicians have pivoted to Zoom so there
are certain things that won't play as well. But there are many
more opportunities.
What tips do you recommend to our readers if they want to
get into technological magic?
Definitively join the online Facebook group for Zoom magicians.
Do you follow a method when you are practicing or while you are
preparing a show?
Every stage effect should have an equivalent close-up effect,
at least in presentation. It'll help you flush out ideas. For example,
if you're going to perform a head chopper on stage, do a finger
chopper first. Allow yourself to experiment and fail in smaller less
consequential spaces.
I have two questions that maybe can be interesting to go into
further details. You have been travelling around the world since
you start, so I think you have a vast knowledge to clarify the
styles in magic, Have you found differences between countries
regarding magicians and even the way the audience react
when they see magic?
I've performed in Japan 4 times. The Japanese people are so
appreciative of performers. When I was performing there
I would always hear the word "sugoi".
Later when I looked up the meaning of the word,
I found out that it meant "awesome"
Due to the circumstances we are living these days, you have
created virtual events, Was it complex to take that step? What
are the effects that have better reactions? Should magicians
adapt their shows to these new platforms (zoom…)?
Early in my career, I started as a street performer. So I
approached performing on Zoom in the same way with little
expectation and just to give a gift.
Without a clear vision no, Zoom is not for everyone. Just like
television is not for everyone. I've seen way too many poorly
executed shows.
Have you developed three online packages, Could you describe them?
MED Talks: Magic, Entertainment, and Deception
Would you like to learn tricks that'll leave your audience open-
mouthed in amazement? For those who are looking to not only
experience the magic, but are interested in learning more about how
effects are accomplished, you’ll discover an introduction to magic
and mentalism with Dan’s MED Talks: Magic, Entertainment, and
Deception. You and your guests will learn how to use the art of
illusion and psychological-based techniques to amaze your family,
friends or work colleagues. In fact, you may even learn a technique
on how a trick is done, then get fooled again as Dan demonstrates a
different effect utilizing the same technique! With Dan’s MED
Talks, you’ll get a backstage VIP pass on how magic’s best
close up effects are performed.
The Virtual Chan Family Show -
Are your employees Zoomed out? Does your staff spend more time
at work than they do with their family? If so, let your team learn
more about each other and spend quality time with their family
while Dan introduces his family to yours! This one of a kind
family show features Dan and his kids, James and Grace,
who will perform some of their signature effects including
3, 4, and 5 ball juggling and amazing math stunts! James and
Grace were also recently featured in a segment for Kids Say
the Darndest Things on ABC.
To check out the video of this appearance, click on the video link
below:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNIQ8b8rAnHSefm96FeLhqOAWeAsif8Uz
“Magic of the Mind” -
Magic of the Mind is a unique show that interweaves highly
developed feats of telepathy and mind reading. Using a combination
of misdirection, theatrical trickery, and keen observation, Dan will
reveal your innermost thoughts, the name you are considering
for your unborn child, your phone or ATM passcode, and other
secrets nobody else could know. He will even perform a signature
effect that reveals a prediction not only on your own cell phone,
but on every phone in the audience. Dan’s aim is to provide a
sophisticated and thought-provoking show that will captivate
even the most skeptical audience.
Is it true that many members of your family are magicians? I have
seen your son doing incredible tricks, you are proud of him, are
you?
Yes, my son James is doing some amazing magic and was featured
on national television performing a major illusion. I wanted to thank
Gay Blackstone for her support in helping us with this major
milestone. My son also juggles 5 balls, 3 flaming torches and even
picks-pockets so I'm extremely proud of him.
At the beginning I mentioned some famous companies in which
you have been hired. What do they expect from a magician,
do they want something in particular?
My client list is an A to Z of major corporations: Airbnb, Apple,
Bank of America, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, Charles Schwab,
Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, EA, eBay, Facebook,
Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, Intel, Kaiser
Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, LinkedIn, Marriott, Merrill Lynch,
Netflix, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Quora,
Radio Disney, Ritz Carlton, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants,
Sony Play Station, Twitter, USCG, VISA, Wells Fargo, Yahoo,
and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.
My brand promises it to deliver sophisticated magic for intelligent
audiences. That really resonates with tech companies.
Thanks a lot for your kindness, answering the questions,
sharing your experience not only about magic but also about
the usage of technology, platforms and how to adapt our magic
in these times. Would you like to add anything else?
Consider checking out my online Zoom shows on
Airbnb Experiences here:
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1673214
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