Magician’s can learn soo much from watching a drag show or professional wrestling. Those two are very similar, every act has a “hook” and they play things BIG! Big gestures, big personalities and they take time to connect with everyone in the audience.
The host of this show did some crowd work and they were really quick on their feet with jokes based on what the audience was saying. This is a place where many magicians could learn something. Most magicians the moment the person from the audience gets a big laugh the magician shuts them down. In my opinion that’s the wrong approach, you should let that person shine! That’s also why people go to live shows, to see a unique show that no one else will ever see!
Go out and see a professional wrestling or drag show. Watch how big they play everything with gestures and how they engage a crowd. Watch how they look at the whole audience. There’s a lot to learn!
-Louie