Behind the Scenes at "Mickey's Magic Show"

Here's a fascinating interview with illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer who talks about creating the recent "Mickey's Magic Show."

"The construction of any magic show is a balancing act," says Steinmeyer in the article. "These characters may be beloved by their audience and renowned for their effortless skills and achievements. By the time they make it onto the stage -- in oversized shoes, padded costumes, three-fingered mittens -- the reality can leave something to be desired. Often the illusions need to be designed "around" these characters. Ingenious solutions are necessary to create effects that would otherwise -- in an average magic show -- be quite ordinary."

Click here to read this article, which is available courtesy of Genii Magazine.

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