by Michael Misko | Jul 3, 2026 | Blog
Hi Friends,It’s me — Michael Misko, your friendly neighborhood magic director.What kind of magician are you?Not “what tricks do you do?” It’s not about the trick.Who are you inside the world of your show?Are you someone who actually seems to have power?Are you the...
by Michael Misko | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog
Hi Friends,It’s me — Michael Misko, your friendly neighborhood magic director.It’s not about you.And honestly, it’s not even about the trick.The trick is the tool. The audience experience is the point.You can perform the hardest sleight of hand in the world. You can...
by Michael Misko | May 11, 2026 | Blog
The other night, I worked an 80th birthday party.The host was wonderful. She took almost every piece of advice I gave her about making the evening run smoothly.Almost.The one thing she didn’t do?She didn’t tell her guests there was going to be entertainment.She wanted...
by Michael Misko | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog
Hi Friends,It’s me — Michael Misko, your friendly neighborhood magic director.Today, I want to talk about the easiest way to add production value to your show: MUSIC!Music sustains. It fills gaps. It allows pauses to be pregnant instead of stagnant. Well-crafted music...
by Michael Misko | Feb 24, 2026 | Blog
Hi Friends,It’s me — Michael Misko, your friendly neighborhood magic director.I generally find that when someone tells me they’re a comedy magician, they’re probably lying about one of those two things. But it might not be their fault!Just like “Show Business” is two...
by Michael Misko | Feb 10, 2026 | Blog
Hi Friends,It’s me — Michael Misko, your friendly neighborhood magic director.I was discussing magic with a buddy the other day and he said, “I do mostly close-up, so I don’t have much need for a director.”After I spat the water from my mouth, I calmly explained that...
