Creativity & performance
Acorn to Mighty Oak
Finding your own voice, developing ideas, and turning a sketch into a working routine.
Read the essay ↗NOTES FROM JOHN
Thoughts behind the astonishment.
On creativity, practice, performance, and finding your own voice. Essays from John Carney’s archive.
Practice
Advice for Advancement
John’s guidelines for study, practice, and becoming your own best teacher.
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Practice
Hot Tip for Magicians with Dry Hands.
A practical note from John’s archive on grip and handling.
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Creativity & performance
Critical Mass
On criticism, confidence, and learning to look honestly at your work.
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From John
Welcome to the Blog from Beyond
Everything you didn’t need to know about me. A welcome from John.
Read the essay ↗LET’S MAKE AN EVENING OF IT
Invite the
unexpected.
Tell us about your theater, event, or audience. Ask about performance availability and booking.