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Client #4421. David Letterman

Client #4421. David Letterman

This essay first appeared in the book, Seriously Silly. I got a call from the Late Show with David Letterman. It seems they needed a clown for an in-studio taped...

Client #4421. David Letterman

This essay first appeared in the book, Seriously Silly. I got a call from the Late Show with David Letterman. It seems they needed a clown for an in-studio taped...

David Kaye’s philosophy on performing magic for children

David Kaye’s philosophy on performing magic for...

This originally appeared in the book, Seriously Silly I am going to teach you how to think differently about your kid show routines. After you learn these techniques you will...

David Kaye’s philosophy on performing magic for...

This originally appeared in the book, Seriously Silly I am going to teach you how to think differently about your kid show routines. After you learn these techniques you will...

What is magic to a child?

What is magic to a child?

Originally published in the book, Seriously SillyYour sister is vacationing in Rome. At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, you get a phone call. She excitedly tells you that she is calling...

What is magic to a child?

Originally published in the book, Seriously SillyYour sister is vacationing in Rome. At 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, you get a phone call. She excitedly tells you that she is calling...

Proud To Be A Kid Show Magician

Proud To Be A Kid Show Magician

Originally published in the book, Seriously Silly My name is David Kaye. My performing name is Silly Billy. And yes, I do kid shows. And I love it! I’m tired...

Proud To Be A Kid Show Magician

Originally published in the book, Seriously Silly My name is David Kaye. My performing name is Silly Billy. And yes, I do kid shows. And I love it! I’m tired...

Put a Childrens Magic Category in FISM

Put a Childrens Magic Category in FISM

Last month was FISM 2012 in Blackpool, England. By now a lot has been written about it, some good, some bad. Okay, mostly bad. But I have a gripe with...

Put a Childrens Magic Category in FISM

Last month was FISM 2012 in Blackpool, England. By now a lot has been written about it, some good, some bad. Okay, mostly bad. But I have a gripe with...

It’s Real Magic

It’s Real Magic

I did a show at a camp for disadvantaged kids in August. Actually Joshua Jay and I took the train upstate together. Josh did a show for the older kids...

It’s Real Magic

I did a show at a camp for disadvantaged kids in August. Actually Joshua Jay and I took the train upstate together. Josh did a show for the older kids...