Magic Tricks

This will be a totally honest review. Maxx Atlanta was one of the best conventions I have been too in a long time. The all-star line up of performers was amazing...Dan Harlan, Michael Weber, Mike Kaminskas, Diamond Kim Tyler, Daniel Garcia, Chad Long, Brent Braun, Losander, and the legend himself Gazzo.

The performances and lectures were incredible as to be expected, but as with most magic conventions, some of the most amazing talent was found among the amateur attendees. They may not be famous like the big name pros, but their magic was performed with equal skill.

Gazzo's lecture was worth the price of admission, especially seeing how he dealt with an arrogant, know-it-all, punk kid who, with a great level of DISresepect, tried to ruin his performance. Gazzo handled it better than most magicians in the audience. Gazzo handled it with grace and a quick wit. Most magicians wanted ( and it was probably needed) to give the punk kid a swift kick in the sponge balls.

The stars were kind and generous with sharing their time and secret methods. The attending amateurs were equally as generous and willing to help. There were sadly a few YouTube type of younger magicians there. Let's just hope their attitude changes while they are young. My best advice to these up and coming magicians...shut up and listen to those who have been there been there and done that long before you. Learn from their experience so you can become a better performer without all the problems the more experienced magicians faced in their careers. Magic has been around for many centuries. The older guys are treasure chests of knowledge and experience. Learn from them instead of thinking of them as old school. Magic itself is an old school art.

The event went pretty smoothly. At time it was like organized chaos, but that just adds to the fun and is to be expected with any live event.

For me, the only negative point was the open bar. I'm not a drinker and unfortunately, some of those attending tend to drink too heavily. A sloppy drunk is just that, even when he's a great magician when sober.

Overall, it was one of the best events I have attended. I look forward to the next one. I made some great new friends and some great new business relationships.

Thanks, Penguin. Let's do it again.