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7 Questions to Ask BEFORE You Book a Virtual Magic Show (How to Choose a Magician)
Kostya Kimlat Kostya Kimlat

7 Questions to Ask BEFORE You Book a Virtual Magic Show (How to Choose a Magician)

So you’ve decided to host a virtual magic show for your company’s employees or clients. You have realized through your research that magic shows can work really well on Zoom, where everyone feels the thrill of a first-row seat and the potential to participate. But how do you choose which magician to host your Zoom magic show? Here are some questions you should ask to help you make your decision.

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Why I'm Hosting a Virtual Magic Show to Combat Hunger
Amy Kimlat Amy Kimlat

Why I'm Hosting a Virtual Magic Show to Combat Hunger

When I did my first news appearance in April, in front of a barren wall and with just a quarter of the equipment I would end up building in my home studio, I never anticipated what would happen. So now, a year later, I can’t think of a better way to give thanks and give back than to provide help and support to people in my community of Central Florida.

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5 Secrets to a Successful Virtual Take Your Child to Work Day
Amy Kimlat Amy Kimlat

5 Secrets to a Successful Virtual Take Your Child to Work Day

Virtual Take Your Child to Work Day is upon us again—on Thursday, April 22, 2021. With last year’s Take Your Child to Work Day an unexpected bust, and this year’s still a virtual must, here are five tips to ensure you feel prepared, your team feels supported, and your team’s kids feel inspired.

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The Best Platform to Host a Virtual Magic Show?
Kostya Kimlat Kostya Kimlat

The Best Platform to Host a Virtual Magic Show?

This week, I’m performing for Google employees, and I’ll be hosting the virtual magic show using Google Meet. When I performed for Cisco, we used WebEx. So many virtual platforms! Which one is best for you?

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Zoom Magic Shows: Behind the Scenes
Amy Kimlat Amy Kimlat

Zoom Magic Shows: Behind the Scenes

Can I really do all this in Zoom? It's one of my favorite questions. I recently had someone watch our main promotional Zoom magic show video showing how the show looks like. And then they called me, and they said, “Look, we need to schedule a Zoom call because I don't believe that I saw in your promotional video is what you can do on Zoom. That's impossible.”

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