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“Then deliberately wait for the applause. Wait ten seconds or more, if necessary. But wait. The applause will come. Look right at the audience. AND JUST WAIT. Even if you aren't good, someone will start to applaud and others will follow.”
― Dariel Fitzkee, Showmanship for Magicians

“So it is best not to listen to the volunteer critic, unless one has reason to know that his taste is sound and his advice valuable”
― Dariel Fitzkee, Showmanship for Magicians

“Are there elements of stardom that I miss? Why, there are elements of boarding school that I miss. There are elements of my most catastrophic romances that I miss. So let us agree that missing is not at the heart of the matter.”
― Amor Towles, Table for Two

“Good general rules for the presentation of a trick or a program of tricks follow: Gradually slow down your tempo as you approach the climax of your trick or act. During the last few moments of your final effect ritard the action more and more. Pause two or three seconds after each IMPORTANT phrase. Pause almost twice as long just before the phrase establishing a point. These are general rules for insuring clarity and adding punch through captured attention.”
― Dariel Fitzkee, Showmanship for Magicians