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.
