Tips

A Little PSA to My Fellow Magicians This is said with love, because I love our art and I want all of us to look as good as the magic we work so hard to create. Dress to impress. And no, that doesn’t mean you need a three-piece suit, designer shoes, or, heaven forbid, a purple suit. 😂 It simply means: show up like you care. Iron the shirt. Fix the tie. Use the lint roller. Clean your fingernails. Comb your hair. And please, my magical brothers and sisters… If your deck of car

There’s a reason some magicians don’t perform for kids. Kids are honest. Brutally honest. An adult might politely clap when they’re not impressed. A seven-year-old will look you dead in the eye and yell: “I KNOW HOW YOU DID THAT!” They don’t. But they’ll say it with the confidence of someone who’s been studying magic for 40 years. And honestly, that’s one of the things I’ve grown to love about performing for kids. I didn’t start out doing children’s shows. I started as a clos

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve heard came from our friend and mentalist Michael Gutenplan: When you arrive at a gig, you’re nobody. That sounds brutal. Especially after spending years practicing, performing, winning awards, collecting five-star reviews, and convincing yourself that your rider absolutely requires a bowl of green M&M’s. But he’s right. Unless you’re David Copperfield or David Blaine, there’s a pretty good chance most of the people at that wedding, corpor

I’ve been a wedding coordinator and corporate event planner for over 15 years, so believe me when I say: Jonathan Molo will be one of the best decisions you make for your vendor team! I’ve worked with a lot of vendors and entertainers over the years, and here’s something couples don’t always realize: Talent is only part of what makes someone great at a wedding. Your wedding is not a stage built around the entertainer. It is YOUR DAY. The best vendors understand that. And that

Want to make your show better? Great. Before you buy another trick, another prop, or another shiny thing you’ll convince yourself you need (we’ve all been there), start here. Our philosophy has never been about doing magic to people. It’s about creating moments with people. Magic is simply the tool. Connection is the real miracle. 1. Make It Experiential Don’t turn your audience into spectators. Turn them into co-conspirators. The best shows aren’t the ones where people sit q

One of my favorite things about magic is watching it get passed from one generation to the next. It's easy to think of magic as something you learn from books or YouTube videos, but so much of it is learned by spending time with other magicians—sharing ideas, practicing together, and getting excited over a new trick. That's exactly what I saw when I met seven-year-old Benny, better known as The Golden Magician. Like a lot of kids, Benny can be a little quiet when you first me

So, a magician told me there’s a shiny new program claiming to automate success. Tempting? Sure. But let’s drop the illusions—there’s no magic dust. If you want real results, here are three moves you can make today—just part of the puzzle, but powerful. First: Build your digital stage. A Google Business profile stocked with reviews is your proof. Their voices turn “maybe” into “yes!” Second: Forget transactions, build friendships. Your strongest marketing is a client-turned-a

This past week, my partner Jamie—who’s Executive Director of the California Manufactured Homes Institute—hosted an awards banquet honoring some long-standing, innovative business leaders. I wasn’t just inspired by who won—I was inspired by why they won. Their success stories were rooted in principles I live by in magic: relationships and trust. One award recipient said, “Business is about relationships.” Another stressed how success came from building trust and being willing

Let me start with a disclaimer: this is just my opinion. And it’s only part of the problem. But here it is. Comedians are blowing up right now. Magicians? Not so much. Why? Because comedians lead with their humanity. They walk on stage and immediately say something like: “Hey… I’m a mess. Let me tell you about my life.” And the audience instantly goes: “Oh good… me too.” Connection. Meanwhile, many magicians walk on stage like this: “Behold… I possess mysterious powers.” Cool

Why Being Kind Is Actually the Ultimate Competitive Advantage We all know the phrase, “nice guys finish last.” Around here, we respectfully disagree. At Molo Magic, we’ve built a six-figure business by doing something radical… We’re nice. And not just “sales voice” nice. Not “close the contract” nice. Like genuinely nice. The kindness is genuine and consistent. Even when no one is watching. Nice guys finish with new friends, a happy heart, and six figures. Connection Is the C

Fellow magicians, clients, and magic lovers—this is your friendly PSA (with a top hat twist). You know what I hear after almost every show? It’s not “Wow, you pulled another bunny out of a hat!” No. It’s: “I’ve never seen a show like yours!” or “Finally, something different than just another card trick.” Now, don’t get me wrong—cards are fantastic (my deck and I are still on speaking terms), but if you show up at every table with the same old shuffle, the audience is mentally

Packed with purpose. I don't just do magic - I create memories that last longer than the applause. If you’re wondering how a full-time magician keeps a packed calendar in today’s world — especially at premium rates — the answer isn’t what you’d expect. It’s not about doing more shows. It’s about doing the right ones, and making every moment unforgettable. 💥 It All Starts With a Stellar Experience You can’t fake a good show — and you definitely can’t build a career on weak

You don't have to be the one taking the photo just because you're Asian. …with a little help from the Man in the Purple Suit (that’s me)...

That moment when your card trick is stronger than the open bar. Let’s face it. The words “corporate event” don’t exactly scream thrilling...

This is what happens when your corporate dinner includes a magician instead of a keynote speaker. Forks vanish, minds are blown, and...

Nailed it… if the goal was to become a tangled, handcuffed burrito. Escape magic: 1, Dignity: 0. Let’s get one thing straight: I love...

Free high fives with a purchase of a magic show. Let me guess—you found a magician online who charges less than your lunch order at...

I’ve been an event and wedding coordinator for over 12 years, and...

When your brain says ‘logic,’ but the magician says ‘nope.’ Let’s be real. Every company party starts with good intentions: • Boost...

When your magic is so strong, even the guy on FaceTime is freaking out! Why settle for a budget magician when you can have a magical...