Now you see it, now you don't. People around the world have an affinity for magic tricks. The world's most famous magician, David Copperfield, is worth an estimated $800 million dollars. That is an absolutely incredible number. He's been tricking his way to big pay days for decades. "It's an illusion. Tricks are what whores do for money." - Gob Bluth (Arrested Development for those who don't know)
It used to be you'd have to go to a show to see these works of deception and magic performed. These days there arestreet performers who can do the craziest illusions for the public.
David Blaine became a star after his Street Magic series hit the airwaves. He blew our minds with his feats. Card tricks, feats of strength, and levitation. People all over started learning how to do these tricks, and trying to be the next big thing. That brought us Criss Angel. He would bring it to new levels of trickery. How does one get a name for themselves in the ever changing climate or media and the internet now though?
David Blaine became a star after his Street Magic series hit the airwaves. He blew our minds with his feats. Card tricks, feats of strength, and levitation. People all over started learning how to do these tricks, and trying to be the next big thing. That brought us Criss Angel. He would bring it to new levels of trickery. How does one get a name for themselves in the ever changing climate or media and the internet now though?
In the video below, a pair of illusionists found the perfect opportunity to get their faces into the limelight. They happen to find a live news report going on, and jump into the background to perform one of their magic tricks. When it's time to put on a show you better capitalize on your opportunity.The reporter has no idea what's going on behind him, and they make the most of their time.