Drawing on decades of real-world performing experience, Phil Jay shares practical advice, powerful insights, and time-tested routines that helped him climb from hobbyist to high-end corporate entertainer.
This book doesn’t just teach you how to perform—it teaches you why certain approaches work, and how to build a persona and career that are sustainable and respected. Whether you’re just getting your start or you’re an experienced performer looking to sharpen your edge, Phil’s candid stories, professional tips, and polished material will help you take the next big step.
Inside, you’ll find a mix of performance pieces, business philosophy, and professional wisdom—woven together to inspire and inform magicians who want more than just applause: they want a career.
Key Features:
Includes professional close-up routines refined over years of working in high-end environments.
Offers business and performance advice rooted in real-world experience.
Emphasizes psychology, persona, and audience management.
Written in an engaging, conversational tone that reads like a mentorship in print.
Perfect for magicians aiming to transition from amateur to working professional.
Spiral bound booklet, copyright 1997, 62 pages.
