“Do what you love; you’ll be better at it. It sounds pretty simple, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t get this one right away.â€
— LL Cool J
Mat Franco is a perfect example of a man who loves sharing magic. Mat is the winner of America’s Got Talent. He shared his wisdom with our students at the most recent Master Class. Mat spoke about the importance of LOVING his work and his ability to work “under any conditions.†Mat told many stories of how he pulled off shows under impossibly bad conditions. All of these “shows from hell” gave him the resilience to handle venues and audiences anywhere! He even pulled off a recent Las Vegas show after the computer system locked down… he went on with the show– with no lights, sound or tech, and killed it! The audience LOVED it!
photo credit :Â Sheryl Ann Garrett – Photographer of Magicians
“Attending Mystery School was the coolest thing I ever did!â€
-Mat Franco- Winner of America’s Got Talent
Thank you Mat, for sharing your love of magic with our class!
Mat is the star of his very own Las Vegas show, MAGIC RE-INVENTED NIGHTLY at the LINQ Hotel on the Strip. Go see his excellent show!  www.matfranco.com
Are you thriving or starving?
Did you know that Mystery School has given out over $40,000.00 in the past few years to magic students in need? We offer financial help to those in need of a good magic education. Read about our scholarship programs–we hope to help YOU. http://www.magicalwisdom.com/scholarships
Do what you LOVE! Even if it is not the best, it will get better! A MUST SEE VIDEO
When you are attempting to make new work, sometimes the vision does not match the results.
Many students get discouraged… but fear not! Ira Glass explains WHY we need to be patient with ourselves.
EXCUSES, EXCUSES – Â ANOTHER MUST SEE VIDEO!
Last month’s Muse-letter stirred many to share their “Favorite Excuse.â€
If your excuse is, “I’m too old to get into this magic business,†you must watch this 80 year old performer and listen to his story! Watch this video and you can see why “80 is the new sexy!â€
Perhaps Eugene will start modeling? Hey, it could happen!
Escaping the Ordinary: This girl LOVES danger!
“This girl scares even me; she braves challenges even I wouldn’t dare to do.”
-Dixie Dooley
Las Vegas’ FIRST and ONLY True Escape Show
Starring the protégé and successor to Master Mystifier Dixie Dooley, Escape Artist Randilyn is Las Vegas’ youngest performer and newest star. Performing some of Houdini’s classics, as well as a few new surprises — and utilizing some of the Master’s best-kept secret techniques — “Liberations” is an interactive show that combines fun, suspense, and hardcore skills.
The show is rumored to be so dangerous that its producer has only allowed performances to take place once per week: Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. in the Majestik Theater at the Royal Resort Hotel and Casino. 702-633-6278
“Randilyn is an eloquent and skilled performer who treats audiences to exciting and clever feats beyond the ordinary.”
— Anastasia Synn & Amazing Johnathan
“Randilyn is more than an accomplished Escapologist… She reminds us that we can all escape our limitations.”
— Jeff McBride
Your invitation to the BIGGEST magic party in Las Vegas.
WONDERGROUND-Â Thursday September 15thÂ
photo credit :Â Sheryl Ann Garrett – Photographer of Magicians
Last month we BROKE HOUSE RECORDS for attendance! Yet we still had room for everyone to sit, mix and mingle! THIS month we are at it again! New lights, sounds and new acts!
|  7:30 pm | Strolling magic with August Meyer, Juan Pablo and Miguel, Scott Brown as Allen Scott will do tarot readings in the “art area” before and after the CLOSE UP 9 pm shows |
| Â 8:00 pm | TIM WISE IS YOUR HOST
Ian Galloway – A Magical Fantasy with Feathers! Tim Shegitz – Twisted Comedy Magic Gary Norsigian – The Las Vegas Magic Man Jeff McBride – Something so old it is new! Kris Benz – Mystery in Motion Chris Randall – The Las Vegas Kid |
| Â 9:00 pm | Christian Doleshall is your host
Strolling magic with our experts Gary Norsigian Kris Bentz Chris Randall August Meyer |
| 10:00 pm | Jeff McBride is your Host
Luna Shimada – Lady of the Mystic Arts Ian Galloway – Light Magic Dixie Dooley presents – Randilyn the next Generation for Liberation Chris Randall – Competition act Circe – Mistress of Illusion |
Plus! Cabernet Dance Company!! Sue Name Sake, Nikki Girl, and Mylissa, with Natalie showing her amazing Dance on Goblets! Bar Magic: Zack Pattee, Scott Steelfyre, Iam Creed, Corey Rubino, Adriel Jacobs, Randilyn, Psychic Sideshow with Mulee Pete, Alan Scott, live art with Areeya and many more surprises and special celebrity guests!!
HERE I “BOLDLY GO!â€
Did you know that I have gone where NO magician had gone before!
A few rare photos for all of you STAR TREK fans who are celebrating 50 years of the show.
Meet my character Joran Belar from STAR TREK DS9 a few years back. This episode was written especially for me and my mask work! How cool is THAT?!
Watch the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYhOz07VYWk
Many people are updating their profile photo with STAR TREK frames. Time travel does make me look a bit younger–it does that to a man! How many of you saw this episode?
See you in Vegas, on tour or online!
Jeff
From Tobias:
Wow… that’s a lot of material! Let me just chime in to let you know we still have a couple of spots available in our “Money is the Best Applause†sessions Oct. 14-16. There will be pre-class & post-class work to do in connection with this class, as there is just too much material to get through in the three days we’re together. During that time, we’ll have a shoot with famed photographer Richard Faverty, a showing of up to 5 minutes of your best material for commentary by Jeff McBride on making it more commercially viable, tons of work on how to define your market and your product, then how to make the best use of that work to get the word out and get yourself booked solid!
As many of you know, I’ve advised Jeff McBride & Marco Tempest for nearly 30 years, and booked many millions of dollars in gigs for them during that time. This is a “no holds barred†weekend, where students are encouraged to ask anything, and get any kind of help that Jeff and I have to offer. I hope to see you there!  http://www.magicalwisdom.com/events#516
Till next month, then!
Best to all.
Tobias Beckwith
Tobias@yourmagic.com
September 2016 – Magic & Mystery School Events
| 12 | Teaching Magic – Larry Hass Hosts |
| 19 | Teaching Magic – Bill Cook Hosts |
| 26 | Teaching Magic – Eugene Burger Hosts |
| September 2016 – Jeff McBride Calendar | |
| 16 | Wonderground |
| 19-30 | *Cruising – Holland America – Alaska to Hawaii |