A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a “Problem Solving Session” for senior shows on Zoom. I didn’t expect to talk about using cameras for close up magic, but the topic came up, and I showed everyone one of the set ups that I use for projecting magic into a screen. Then a few days later this picture of me using a TV for close up magic at a senior gig popped up on the Google Alert that I have for my name.
I’m using jumbo cards, which work when I don’t have projection, but with projection, it makes it play even larger!
I have a few set ups that I use for projection. For retirement community shows, it’s pretty basic tech and you can read about how I use a camera for retirement community magic shows here. The reason for the basic tech, is these aren’t usually in a formal environment, so if I haul a bunch of gear and can only use it half of the time, it’s not worth taking anything elaborate.
-Louie
PS: Click here if you want to know more about performing a magic show in the senior market!