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Jason Montoya

Whose Perspective Counts?

Have you ever heard a recording of your voice or watched yourself on video? Those unaccustomed to the camera will state that what they hear or see differs greatly from how they perceive themselves internally. The self concept is a powerful influence on us as individuals and can deceive our …

Got Confusion?

Have you ever witnessed an effect that by the time it came to the punch line, you found yourself wondering what just happened? Most beginning magicians throw a barrage of effects at their audience with a lightning speed execution with the hopes that the audience will follow. In most cases …

Overcoming the Jitters

It has been statistically proven that public speaking is among the top 5 fears, even surpassing death in some independent studies. In this month’s article we will be discussing the psychology of fear, specifically that dealing with public rejection and some proven techniques to overcoming the jitters. What does fear …