http://www.artipot.com/authors/12871/jay-sankey/ Latest articles by Jay Sankey from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/272565/how-to-successfully-transition-from-one-magic-trick-to-another.htm Magicians tend to spend a lot more time thinking about the effects themselves rather than the time between our effectt. These transitional moments are at least as important as the moments during an effect. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:30:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/272565/how-to-successfully-transition-from-one-magic-trick-to-another.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271971/how-to-create-magic-tricks.htm Creating magic is sometimes about locking a few ideas alone in a room in your head and waiting for them to start talking to each other. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:54:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271971/how-to-create-magic-tricks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271970/magicians-should-perform-naturally.htm Learn how magicians should incorporate their own personality and natural style to the effect. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:53:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271970/magicians-should-perform-naturally.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/271969/a-little-magic-experiment.htm Many magicians don't bring emotion into their presentations. Learn how to properly bring emotion into the effects you do. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:52:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/271969/a-little-magic-experiment.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/270635/should-magic-tricks-be-kept-secret.htm Sharing the art of magic shouldn't be done in secret. It can be an educational tool bringing new students into the art. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:04:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/270635/should-magic-tricks-be-kept-secret.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/269315/magic-mentalism-are-more-alike-than-you-realize.htm Mentalism and magic, the immaterial and the material, the cognitive and the sensual, are all able to beautifully compliment each other during a performance. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 23:02:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/269315/magic-mentalism-are-more-alike-than-you-realize.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/266502/the-working-magician-a-performer-and-a-product.htm Magician's should think of self promotion as if they are a product. Are your tricks geared towards your target audience? How are you presenting yourself before your audience? Is your promotional package defining who your are, even with small details such as fonts colors and sizes, slogans, and letters of recommendation. Review all aspects of your presentation as you market... Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:54:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/266502/the-working-magician-a-performer-and-a-product.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/238708/cynicism-confusion-and-ego-in-magic.htm Cynicism, confusion, and ego effect the magician and the audience. Learn the role of each within the world of magic tricks. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:08:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/238708/cynicism-confusion-and-ego-in-magic.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/233876/making-your-magic-performance-mysterious-and-humorous.htm Hear a magician's experience of mixing magic and comedy together during performances. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:07:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/233876/making-your-magic-performance-mysterious-and-humorous.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178107/magicians-creating-intimacy-during-a-performance.htm Magicians can create a special magic performance when intimacy is involved. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:45:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178107/magicians-creating-intimacy-during-a-performance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178104/why-use-magic-tricks-with-sponges.htm World renown magician Jay Sankey talks about using sponges as props for magic tricks. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:40:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178104/why-use-magic-tricks-with-sponges.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178101/magicians-can-captivate-an-audience-with-mystery.htm Magicians can captivate an audience with by creating a routine involving mystery. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 05:34:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178101/magicians-can-captivate-an-audience-with-mystery.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177720/orchestrating-focus-is-critical-in-a-magicians-set.htm Magicians can learn how to orchestrate focus and create optimal impact during their set. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:36:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177720/orchestrating-focus-is-critical-in-a-magicians-set.htm