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Stand-Up Magic

By Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

Definition: A branch of magic where the magician stands in front of a crowd and performs magic. Tricks often performed in stand-up magic rely on props that are generally larger than those used in close-up magic. The stand-up magician needs to perform tricks that can be seen by more people.
Examples: The magician specializes in stand-up magic.

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