Ten years ago I asked a group of well known magicians what they would do differently if they were starting out all over again.

We are just about to publish an updated version of the survey and thought it might be fun to re-post the old answers first.

Here they are - http://tinyurl.com/kchkf3j

I liked Greg Wilson's comment in particular about what he'd do differently. Lately, I've been doing a lot more stand-up and small stage shows with no illusions. I've also hired big name illusion acts for some big corporate events. Although there's a substantial difference in the gross income, their isn't as big of a difference in the net income between the two. I find it fascinating!

Lou Serrano

I found that very interesting too Lou and commented on that the first time it was published.
I have gone through the cycle myself from Solo to a reasonably big Illusion show and then back to Solo.

I think the rise in popularity of "street magic" and then "Mentalism" has somewhat changed the situation where every starting magician perceived that doing a "Big Show" was the only way to create a career.