MIRACLE WORKERS: Magician adds anti-bullying message to show

February 4th, 2013 | Joe Hadsall | Filed Under Miracle Workers

MIRACLE WORKERS: Magician adds anti bullying message to show

When giving performance advice, we usually encourage magicians to find a “why” for their routine — why does a card rise to the top, why does a coin disappear, etc. Finding that motivation provides a reason for the magic to happen, and turns a stunt into a miracle.

Mike Seege knows that, and has gone a step further. Usually, he works corporate gigs and private events. But he has put together a show with a special message for kids of all ages.

Why should you care?

Seege has developed a show with a strong anti-bullying message. He has customized it to cover a variety of age groups, and made it entertaining and engaging. His show has gotten media coverage in western New York and plenty of buzz from schools around his area.

A magic show maximizes that message, said the principal of one of the schools he performed at. It drives an important lesson home in ways that other performances can’t.

Check Seege and his story out, then ask yourself:

  • ~ What messages can you add to your magic?
  • ~ Are those messages for kids or adults?
  • ~ How can that message add weight to your routines?
  • ~ Would it change them completely?

Miracle Workers is a recurring series on the Ellusionist blog that highlights performers working in the real world, earning high praise and media attention. They may be primarily magicians, or they might have other careers, yet they have made magic a large part of their lives. You may not have heard of these guys… yet. But you will, because their reputations, like their cards, are rising. Their successes are usually filled with lessons and inspiration for your own magic.

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