New gigs !!!

Hey everyone just thought I would post some new magic show dates that are open to the public:

I will be at North Pole USA in Cheasining, MI
Dec 7, 13, & 14 (Shows all day)

Also I will be at Chicago's Navy Pier
Dec 20 and 28 (Shows from 3-7pm)

Hope you can come out and support some family funny magic. Have a great holiday!

-nick Paul
www.magicofnick.com

Upcoming Michigan Magic Shows

6/7/08
Creek Fest: Ortonville, MI
Show Times: 10am & 2:15

6/13/08
Canton Liberty Fest: Canton, MI
Strolling Magic: 5-7pm

6/14/08
Bad Axe Fest: Bad Axe, MI
3 Shows: 12-5pm

6/24/08
Turtle Creek Casino: Traverse City, MI
Strolling Mime: 12am-12pm

6/28/08
Southgate Cruise
Strolling Magic: 2:30- 4

7/2/08
Port Huron, MI
Magic Show: 1pm

7/8/08
Madison Heights
Magic Lesson: 1-2pm

7/11/08
Canton, MI
Strolling Character: 5-7

7/20/08
Belleville, MI
Lower Huron Metro Park
Magic Shows: 1 & 2:30pm

7/26/08
Navy Pier Chicago
Magic Shows: 5:30, 7:30, & 9:15

7/31-8/1
Sterling Fest, Sterling Heights, MI
Balloon Sculptures 12-8pm

8/9/08
Canton Public Library @ Cherry Hill Village Theater
4 Magic Shows throughout the day

Navy Pier Chicago

Did my first set of shows this past weekend at Navy Pier in Chicago. I was supposed to do 2 comedy magic shows at Navy Pier's Dock Stage on Friday, but 20 minutes into the magic show it began to poor. The funny part was that people were still sitting in the drizzling rain. Unfortunately the power got pulled and the show was over.
However Saturdays shows went much smoother. No inclement weather to ruin the magic fun. I had a great time at Navy Pier. It was like a dream come true to finally work there. After doing comedy magic at fairs, festivals, restaurants, corporate events, and even birthdays, it was a nice change of pace to work on a real stage with real lights and real sound dudes. I've learned that nothing in the world worth having comes easy. But once you finally achieve your dreams, it's a great feeling.

Nick Paul

800. 579. 8051
www.magicofnick.com

Prepping for a show.

So I normally don't ger nervouse before big Chicago show, but today is different. For some reason you feel like you need to prove yourself everyonce in awhile. Comedy magic is fun, but stressful at times. It feels like that the next Chris Angel or David Blain is right around the corner. In today's Youtube age- its easy for anyone to make a video and call themselves a magician. Don't get me wrong- there are many great entertainers on the web. Many great performers like Jeff Hobsin, Steve Martin, Jeff Dunham, David Copperfield, as well as many unknown names have influenced me to perform. I guess you just have to keep performing whether its at a fair in Detroit, or a large stage in Chicago. You have to give it your all.

800. 579. 8051.
magicofnick.com
nick@magicofnick.com

Things People Are Saying.

"Another fine performance! It's a pleasure to work with you, and see what a pro you are."

-Michael Lee, Opus Mime

"We had many compliments on your performance!"

-March of Dimes

"Fast, Funny, and Innovative!"

-Barbara Robertson, Wicked Chicago Cast

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magicofnick.com

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Nick Paul: Comedy. Magic. Performance. (Version 2)

First Post.

So yeah 'm trying out this whole Blog thing. As a magician in Chicago and Detroit I am willing to do any type of new promotion to get work. Comedy magic is fun, marketing is not. Currently I go to Second City Chicago. I think I might post it on my website sometime: www.magicofnick.com . Magic shows and improv comedy are alike in many ways. Most of all, anything can happen: A trick can be set up and mess up. A audience member may not like the show and verbally tell you during the performance. And if it seems to be working, you can make stuff up as your going along. 

As a michigan magician I've been toying with the idea of writing each time I do a show. Steve Martin was wonderful at this. After every show ( he did comedy and goofy magic during his stand up days) he would journal about what worked and what didn't. I keep saying I will do this- but i figure if I make a magic blog, I will take the time to analyze my shows and hopefully improv weak parts of it. If your around May 2 come to Quenn of Angels Parish Hall: The Voss Center

4412 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60625 . ( Montrose and Western) The show is at 7:00. Lots of comedy, lots of fun! Come out and support a good cause! Cheers. -nP