Sean McQuade: Hey Daryl

You were at Blackpool this year for the big convention. Did you enjoy it? I'm not sure, but is this the first time you've been to it and will you be coming back to Blackpool again?

Daryl: Sean,

I always enjoy the Blackpool convention. In my opinion, the Blackpool Magicians convention is the BEST convention in the world!

I believe that the 2003 convention was my 4^th appearance and I hope to attend many more in the years to come.

Kevin Wratten: Hi again Daryl, another tough question.

Complete this sentence with no more than 10 words.

Daryl's performance character is..........

Daryl: Kevin,

… light-hearted, carefree, fun-loving, effortless, skilful, masterful, natural, and impossible!

Thanks, that was fun!

Oliver Gratten: Hi Daryl,

I was just wondering how you would compare yourself to other magicians...what makes you different from them?

Also, how would you say magic differs from other performance arts, what are the highs and lows of it compared to other arts?

Regards,

Daryl: Oliver,

I’m different because I’m me. I look different, I was raised differently, I live in a different place, I have different opinions, preferences, desires, values, etc., etc., etc. The list goes on. By the way… it’s not just me, everyone is different from everyone else and that’s what makes the whole thing so interesting!

Magic is very different from other performance arts because virtually anyone could learn to perform a simple trick with very little effort. Instantly, this person believes that he or she is a “magician”. The sad thing is, if the simple trick is performed well enough, the average person will not know that the performer spent very little time and effort to “master” their craft. This is a shameful low point. With every other performance art, I believe that the average person will realize that a tremendous amount of time, effort, and dedication was spent learning their craft.

A high point is, when magic is expertly performed, it is one of the most beautiful things to behold. I think of such performances as Fred Kaps smoking his thumb, Slydini and his one coin routine, and Teller performing “Shadows”. These performances make me proud to call myself a magician.

Daryl Moores: Hi Daryl, thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom with us at Magic Bunny

My two questions are.

1. With you being so famous at performing card effects will anyone play cards with you and would you be allowed in a casino to gamble?

2. In your Card Revelation series are the audience fellow magicians, friends or complete strangers.

Once again thanks for your time.

Regards Daryl

Daryl: Daryl,

The only time I play cards is in a casino. And yes, they allow me to play (my money is as good as anyone’s!).

The audiences use for the Card Revelations videos are mostly laypeople with a few magicians here and there.

Darren: First a big thank you for giving so much to magic, you must be one of the biggest influence to many magicians, I know you had a great deal to do with my development in card magic (your to blame!!)I’ve spent many hours watching your tapes with cards in hands.

Question to you spend more time teaching magic than performing it now? And who was your biggest influence during your early stages of becoming a magician? And if you had to define the word “magician” how would you?

Darren

Daryl: Darren,

At the moment, probably teaching. Lately, I’ve written a new set of lecture notes and instructions for two new releases (I’d consider that “teaching”).

I’d say it’s a tie between Dai Vernon and Slydini. Dai Vernon for “naturalness” and Slydini for misdirection.

A magician is one who can do that which is impossible.

YinHoNg: Thanks for reading my post in advance Daryl.

I was just wondering if you could answer the following questions

1) Do u have a philosophy for Magic or for life?

2) Is there anyone you aspire to or take inspiration from?

3) What is the best advice you could give to a young magician hoping to grow into the business?

Thanks again and I wish you the very best in the future.

One last quick question= when are you coming to the UK? I'm sure we'll all pitch in to see you!

Daryl: YinHoNg,

This is a big question. My philosophy for magic is: Use your power only for good. For life: Take responsibility and leave things better than you found them.

At them moment, I’m most inspired by Juan Tamariz and Geaton Bloom.

It’s much better to perform a few simple and easy mysteries perfectly than a lot of complicated and difficult tricks poorly. Dai Vernon used to say “Be natural” and “Confusion is not magic”.

I have no plans for the U.K. in the near future. Perhaps I’ll be fortunate enough to attend another Blackpool Magicians convention in the next year or two. Please check back regularly on my web site “Schedule” page for the latest on that – www.FoolerDoolers.com and then select “Daryl’s Home Page”