Engaging the Audience: Magic and Mental Health

This chapter explores the art of audience engagement in magic performances, highlighting the importance of connecting with the right crowd. The speakers share insights from their experiences with clowning and magic, touching on themes of resilience, emotional struggles, and the role of therapy in their creative journeys. Additionally, they reflect on the challenges faced in performing magic, especially in relation to mental health issues like ADHD and anxiety, and how these experiences shape their work.