Magicians have stolen each other's secrets for as long as the art of magic has existed.

However the interconnected nature of today's world is making it easier - and magicians can't always rely on the law to protect them...





Jeff McBride is one of the most accomplished magicians in the world. His most famous routine is an intricate series of transformations, with a variety of masks, taking the audience through the entire history of magic. But last year, McBride discovered he was not the only one performing his signature routine, one of his most enthusiastic fans spotted a clip on YouTube of a Thai magician doing McBride's entire routine on local TV - move for move - along to McBride's music. The fake had even cut and dyed his hair to copy McBride. The fan notified McBride.

"It's the most carbon copy sort of duplication I have ever seen," says McBride. "This was the whole enchilada... It's not just a duplication of one of my tricks, it's not just an exact copy of one of my routines - it's my show, my entire show," he says.

To find out what Master Magician Jeff McBride did about it and to see a unique side by side viewing of Jeff McBride and his Thai double in action click here : http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21861418

The Magic of Social Media for Magicians

The Magic of Social Media

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Deb McAlisterby debmcalister

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love magic. Whether it’s the fantasy worlds of my favorite writers or the stage magic of great magicians or little boys practicing the tricks that came in their Christmas stockings, I just love magic. Recently, my favorite magicians have been doing a great job of demonstrating just how powerful social media can be — and how they can magically create a huge global audience for themselves and their art by combining traditional stagecraft and modern technology.

I’d argue that it’s Penn and Teller, who turn everyone in the audience into social ambassadors who do far more than check in on Foursquare when they first arrive at the theatre. And they use more than a simple website. ...

I’ve only met Jeff McBride  face to face a handful of times, but if I walk up to him at a show anywhere in the world, I get a hug and a hearty, “Nice to see you again, Deb!” His  website Facebook page, Twitter feed, and monthly newsletter are on my short list of things to read within a few hours of the time they’re published. ...

READ MORE AT Deb McAlister's blog Marketing Where Technology Intersects Life

http://debmcalister.com/2013/01/13/the-magic-of-social-media/ 

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