Magic Conventions

 I am a big believer in continuous learning and improvement. So one of the things I invest in is Magic Conventions. These have grown into large events that usually span 3 or 4 days. They are crammed with magic from morning to midnight - with shows, lectures, dealer rooms, exhibits and people constantly performing in the lobby, the bar, the session rooms, etc. You are surrounded by creative people who are all trying to improve and further the art in some way or the other. And it is a great place to meet your magician friends from all over the world.

Though they tend to be expensive since besides the substantial entry fees, you also have to fly to the destination and figure out a hotel to stay in, etc. they are super fun and definitely worth going to. One of the biggest Magic conventions is Magic Live and it is usually in Las Vegas in the month of August. I have attended a couple of times and this year I will be there with my son Vineet and my long time magic friends and convention buddy Praveen Kumar, whom I first met in Bangalore (he actually was a volunteer in one of the magic shows I was performing).

And one of these days, I hope to make it to the biggest magic convention in the world - the Blackpool convention in February. I also usually bring back something new from the convention that soon makes it into the show - this is how I keep my shows modern and fresh as the years go by.

Summer is here with us - do call me if you are having any celebration and let us make your party an unforgettable one with an amazing magic show.

Best age for Magic Shows

 Magic shows are suitable for a wide variety of age groups and events. For adults I have the Mentalism and Mystery show that is perfect for anniversaries, special celebrations like festivals, seasonal parties and also corporate events. For kids and family audiences all kids above 4 years of age will understand and appreciate a magic show and will be amazed. I just finished a magic show for a 10 year old and it could not have gone better. All the folks - kids and adults alike were engaged and amazed at the magic. For this age group I even teach a trick and show them "how magic works" and this makes them appreciate the magic show even more. For kids who are under 4 years this is a difficult environment and I know some magicians specialize in pre-school events, etc. I usually accept these shows only if it is a mixed audience and there are many kids above 4 years of age and/or adults watching the show. In some shows the parents sit with the kids and this works very well also.

Remember each show is tailored to your needs and the length and content are chosen according to the age group and your needs. With summer coming up, let me know if you have needs. I also do magic shows at summer camps and festivals all over the Northern California Bay Area. So I look forward to meeting you at one of the shows soon. Check my web-site www.amazingvijay.com for details about various types of shows.

High Tech Magic

With the rapid advances in high tech it is hard for us to comprehend what is truly magical. For example, in the last few weeks I have been trying Tesla's FSD (full self driving) and it is truly amazing !! You just enter your destination and hit "Full Self Drive" and it takes you there without you doing anything at all except watching the road to see if it makes any major mistakes, which it has not yet!! Keeing my fingers crossed but this feels truly magical.

I also recently acquired a 3D printer for home use and using a few AI and other tools tried to convert a 2D photo into a 3D statues and again it did an amazing job. All these advances in technology feel truly magical. And those of you who know Steve Jobs probably remember that when he introduced his iPhone for the first time, he called it a 'magical device", which it truly was in those days. Nowadays we take smart phones for granted and everyone seems to have one. 

If you do hire me to entertain you at your party/event with my magic show, I can even show you a couple of tricks using an iPhone! If you have any thoughts or ideas do visit www.amazingvijay.com or send me an email at amazingvijay@yahoo.com.

 Kudos

I wanted to take a brief moment to talk about why I spend so much time and money learning and performing magic. Yes, I do charge for my shows but it is NOT the money that keeps me going. In fact the money I make goes mostly into the hobby - learning new stuff, attending magic conventions, going to lectures and buying the latest and greatest magic tricks. If you are a magician you will quickly realize that kudos or genuine praise from the audience is what keeps you going. I have plenty of quotes on my web-site about praise I have received but here's a few more recent ones:

• Everyone was very enthusiastic about your show! The kids had an absolute blast, and our team is so happy with how perfectly the event came together. Thank you for your amazing contribution!
• Thank you so much Vijay! You made my granddaughter's event truly memorable!
• Surprisingly entertaining even for adults. Vijay came on time, and the show had really good tricks that left kids scratching their heads and even grownups in a lot of cases. The show was also funny and there was a lot of interaction between kids and the magician. o be honest Vijay performance turned out to be the highlight of the birthday party.

After each show, I make sure to thank the host and ask what they thought about the show. And many times the kids watching will themselves tell you how they felt, what they think they figured out, etc. And many people choose to include a tip along with their payment. All of these forms of praise or feedback is what keeps me going and also what makes the show better and more amazing each additional year.

As we start 2026, I hope to meet many of you at my magic shows - whether it is adult party, a kid's party, a corporate event, walk around or at a public park, please do come by and let me know what you thought about the show.

Summer Magic shows

 I was fortunate this summer to entertain literally hundreds of kids in a series of Summer camps. All of them were "Illusion shows" where it appears like a young kid from the audience is actually floating for a few seconds. All kids also get a flier at the end of the show that teaches them 3 magic tricks. Most of these shows were also outdoors but luckily it did not get unbearably hot.

Apart from performing I also had the good fortune of attending the World championships of Magic in Italy called FISM 2025. Of course I was a spectator - not a contestant 😀 The contestants are the best in each country and compete in various categories like Close Up Magic, Mentalism, Stage Manipulation, General magic and even Inventions. It happens once in 3 years and I have attended the last 2 of them. The next one is in South Korea and I will probably not go to that one (just taking a break).

And finally I have acquired some new magic effects that I look forward to introducing in my shows later the year. Have a great rest of the summer 20205 !!

I did my Deluxe show, Illusion show, Walk around show and Mind Reading show all in one month

Like many magicians I offer different types of shows depending on the event type and your personal preferences. A lot of my shows are family shows and. this can be augmented with Balloon twisting. Recently I have formalized a new adult show called "Mind Reading and Mystery show". The surprising thing was that in February and March 2025, I had the good fortune to do multiple shows and we managed to do at least one show for each type and they all went great. My focus on all shows is to make it interactive and ensure that everyone has a great time - "have fun". While venues like Close up are naturally interactive, the platform shows are not and you have to make an effort to keep the show interesting so the audience feels like participating and have fun with you. This may even involve special custom magic effects for that show. This has been my specialty and what I have done for the last 30 years. I continue to go to magic club meetings, lectures and conventions to keep updating my magic knowledge and have a lot of fun doing this.

Do give me a call if you have any special event coming up and I would love to provide a customized entertainment package.

 Magic for Holiday parties

As you know we are approaching the holidays and many companies and even people have holiday parties so you can spend quality time with your friends and family. And of course, many people are looking for entertainment for these parties. If you are in this camp, I hope you have already booked a magician, balloon artist, face painter, etc. This is a busy time for us magicians and charges usually go up as demand increases. 

A magic show is indeed a great choice for your holiday parties.It can bring everyone at the party together to watch some fun entertainment . It also gives you fun topics to discuss later in the party or in future parties like how exactly did he make my card rise out of the deck, or jump to a wallet. Or in the case of my shows, often it is to discuss how I bent the spoon using the power of my mind. Another comment I hear often is - how did he keep a group of young kids so engaged for a whole hour?

Anyway, whatever it is you all do at your holiday parties, have fun and enjoy meeting your friends, co-workers and families. HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2023 !!!