A little audience participation goes a long way! The Great Roberto brings a young volunteer into the spotlight, turning a simple magic trick into a moment of wonder and connection. A magician can perform an incredible trick and still lose an audience. Meanwhile, another magician might perform something relatively simple and have an entire room of children laughing, shouting and hanging on every moment. So what makes the difference? It turns out that some of the most important

What makes someone a great entertainer? Is it their ability to perform a magic trick, paint an incredible design or bring a favorite character to life? Those skills certainly matter. But after more than 20 years in the entertainment industry, I've learned that knowing how to perform is only part of what makes an entertainer successful. The other part is knowing how to connect with people. It's something that came up repeatedly when I spoke with Stephanie Pearl, a longtime mem