Do Assistants Perform All the Hard Work?

This article profiles magician's assistant Brittany McElroy, who works in a show called "Magic Beyond Belief" that stars Terry Evenswood. The article wrongly perpetuates the myth that the illusionist does little work.

"In a show like Magic Beyond Belief, where huge intricate illusions are happening, Evenswood may get top billing, but it's the assistants in the box behind the scenes that are actually making the magic happen," says the article.

At least the article recognizes the hard work that goes into an illusion and performance.

"...that perfection takes time and a lot of hard work. By the time the audience has seen a routine it has been presented hundreds of times."

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