Friday, August 11, 2017


            And Now it’s “Boom!"

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Corporate Magician Mass.






Wedding Magician Mass.
 

 





 

 
 In my blog of 10-16 I was observing that people were reacting to magic with the word, “What!”

In fact, I have a promo video of a wedding where “what!” is repeated several times. See video below
 

 

As I said, I have no idea how these snowballs start rolling, but they do.

Recently in 2017, I have begun to hear spectators say “Boom”! See video below at 12 seconds

 

Of course, I am pleased at any positive reaction...kinda what this stuff is about.

My observations are simply a glimpse of active sociology,[social order, disorder, and change.] leading to nowhere.

I’ll never know how far my observations are ahead or behind a “trend”...I’ll be back when I hear something that is new to me.

Joe Ferranti

Walk Around | Magician in Ma,

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Adult Birthday Party Magic

Walk Around | Strolling Magician Boston Mass.

 
Boston Walk Around Magician, Joe Ferranti performs for all adult Birthday parties.
 Of course you will see laughter and strong reactions. Mostly from younger adults.
However, Birthday Magic is not exclusive to the young. Many seniors enjoy a good laugh and some magical entertainment...perhaps a little more subdued reactions.
So, here we are, with a slightly older crowd...you'll not see "David Blaine" reactions, but I assure you a good time was had by all, including the Magician.

 
The Very Best in Walk Around/Strolling Magic Boston Mass.

 
www.ferrantimagic.com     339-927-4710

 
 








Friday, May 26, 2017


Don’t Try This at Home…or Worse, Don’t Try this With Paying Clients!


Joe Ferranti      Cocktail Magician Boston Mass.

 
Think of the Jazz musician…now think of the Jazz Magician, hmmm? That’s what I’d like to do! …maybe not?

I have many magic friends in social media. They kindly share their experiences in the performance arena. Just recently a more than capable performer (Top Professional) told how he had improvised a performance with a borrowed deck of cards. He was not bragging, just telling what resulted in a non-prepped performance. Another well respected pro commented that this is the only way he performs. Unfortunately, these real experiences are usually misinterpreted by the less experienced, and the result can be disastrous. 
Just because someone else can do it, does not mean that You should attempt this. Do you really believe that you can borrow a pack of cards, go out unprepared and deliver a performance that a client will pay for, and be happy that they did? Why would you take such a chance? 

 Why does this bother me? Because I’ve seen the results of “Magicians” who fancy themselves capable of “Jazzing”, when they are clearly not. I wish those capable of Jazzing would give a warning, “this performance is by a trained professional, this is very dangerous…do not attempt this in your performances.”

 My caution will fall upon deaf ears. The cocky magician does not want to put in the work; he just goes out and “astounds the masses”. (Yeah…right!) Not the ones I’ve seen! They stumble on their words; they have no idea when the time is right to do the “Move/Sleight”.

 Our routines/tricks need structure. It’s your choice if you remember each and every word, despite what the Lazy ones say, this can sound fresh and new during each and every performance. It damn well sounds better than not having a clue. At the very least, have a basic frame work.

 As I said, I have heard the success of Magicians I respect, who can succeed in this type of performance, but here’s what you should know before you go out on the High Wire.

These pros have spent uncountable hours in practice, uncountable hours in performance situations; they have encountered things you cannot even imagine.

 I’m sure some will accuse me of being a robotic performer, no not at all. I do consider myself well-rehearsed and even so there are times we I have to go off script, it’s just a reality of Strolling Magic. Sometimes when performing a “Think of a Card” trick, a suitable ending may vary…S*it happens. So...maybe Mercury Fold??? Card under watch???…card in Altoid tin???… (Jonathan Kamm)

The lay person still reacts...“Damn, I only thought of that card!”

Truth be told, the card under watch, etc. are also well rehearsed, just not part of the original plan.

 If you want to "Jazz it" put in the hours...and take a good hard look inside, even then most of us should not attempt this for our paying customers.

 
Boston Walk Around /Strolling Magician www.ferrantimagic.com 339-927-4710

 

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The Best Adult Birthday Party Magician | Boston, Ma.

Adult Birthday Magician Boston Massachusetts

www.ferrantimagic.com  339-927-4710 

The Magic of Joe Ferranti provides the Very Best in Close up magic in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island.

In this video at an Adult Birthday Party , held at The Whiskey Priest 150 Northern Ave. Boston Ma. You will see the excitement, astonishment and laughter that a professional magician brings to your event.

The Strolling magician is ideal for Weddings, Cocktail hours, Adult Birthdays, Holiday Parties, Corporate entertainment and much more.

Let us bring a "Touch of Magic" to your event. 

Friday, May 12, 2017

Magicians are Tacky and Cheesy...?


A Tacky/Cheesy Magician for Hire

                                                    www.ferrantimagic.com   The Best in Magic  Boston, Ma.

 
                                              
                                                            Wedding Magician Boston, Ma.   339-927-4710

 
I have been providing cocktail Hour Magic for Weddings in Boston, Mass. and New Hampshire for quite a few years…Having successfully entertained hundreds of people, I just recently came upon an article which gave me a reality check. It seems just when you think things are running smooth, you realize no amount of marketing will get you over a mind that is already “made.”

 Here is a quote from the article

“We were thinking of hiring a magician for our cocktail hour to keep guests interested and to fill in time. Is this lame?” 

What I’ve learned about humans offering advice is that you will hear mostly, if not exclusively from individuals who have zero experience in the subject at hand.   

Conclusion: Lame!

                                                                                     Here’s another open minded answer…

“I think any form of entertainment other than music is unnecessary.  Adults should be able to interact and carry on conversations with people and entertain themselves.”

There is no question that a good time will be had at a wedding without additional entertainment…face it, it’s not a funeral. But…maybe…just maybe, various entertainment might make an event memorable, unique, or dare I say “more fun.”

Whether you hire a magician or a string quartet, it will not make your event worse. If your budget allows, you can ramp up the Cocktail hour.

Conclusion: O.K. people…entertain yourselves.

 
Here is an answer from someone who has witnessed a real pro in action. (Sarcasm)

“I find magician's tacky and I would find him annoying and out of place at a wedding.  More something for a birthday party.”   

Conclusion: Annoy at a Wedding, less annoying at a Birthday Party.

 And finally, it’s really about semantics.

“Definitely not tacky, but maybe on the cheesy side.” 

Conclusion: O.K. Cheesy

 

Do you need a Magician at your Wedding? Definitely not…here’s a link to other thoughts of mine.