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" My approach to magic , and life , is the pursuit of art . I ' ve been told this sets me apart from many magicians . I ' m more captivated by the visual , the aesthetic , and the concept than by the latest sleightof-hand technique that excites magicians at conventions – which I ' ve never attended ."
" I stay inspired by watching shows and movies , observing other performers ( not just magicians ), and listening to music that introduces me to new styles . I ' ve also started watching more stand-up comedy , which has influenced my own comedic lines and delivery ."
" Creating is a fundamental desire for me . Sometimes I develop completely new routines ; other times , I reinvent existing ones or add new elements . Challenges , like venues that don ' t allow fire , have led me to innovate , such as creating a similar effect using water . These unique adaptations become signature elements of my performances . " Booking gigs that required longer performances also pushed me to expand my repertoire . The old adage ' say yes and figure it out later ' has definitely applied to my career ."
" Knowing who you are as a performer , your brand , aesthetic , and persona allows you to make any effect your own . Both my ' Hook ' and ' Copy Cat ' routines originated from watching Kent Axell per-
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