Full time magic refers to the occupation of being a professional magician. Unlike part-time magicians who perform magic as a hobby or side job, full-time magicians dedicate their entire career to the art of magic. This means that they perform magic shows, entertain audiences, and create illusions on a regular basis. Being a full-time magician requires immense skill and dedication. It takes years of practice and honing one's craft to become a master magician. Full-time magicians often have a wide repertoire of tricks and illusions that they can perform flawlessly.
Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world.
Hailed this year as The Nicest Man in Stand-Up, by The Atlantic Magazine and a Rising Star, by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world. Bargatze s half-hour Netflix Special The Standups, premiered in 2017 and his first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019.
Full-time magicians often have a wide repertoire of tricks and illusions that they can perform flawlessly. They are experts at misdirection, sleight of hand, and creating a sense of wonder and amazement in their audience. One of the challenges of being a full-time magician is the need to constantly come up with new and creative performances.
Nate Bargatze
Hailed this year as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up,” by The Atlantic Magazine and a “Rising Star,” by CBS Morning, 2021 Grammy nominated comedian and podcaster Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across the world.
An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world class magician, who’s influence is seen on his’s 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard’s Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks.
Bargatze’s half-hour Netflix Special The Standups, premiered in 2017 and his first solo one-hour Netflix special, The Tennessee Kid, premiered globally with rave reviews in 2019. In 2021, he released his highly anticipated second Netflix special, The Greatest Average American, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album.
In July 2020, the comedian teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his weekly podcast, Nateland. Nateland tackles the meaningless issues that we face day to day to give listeners a much-needed mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release Wednesdays, with video available on Nate’s YouTube channel and audio available everywhere you get podcasts.
Bargatze’s comedy is both clean and relatable, evident in his ten appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He also appeared on Conan four times, was a recurring guest on @midnight, and had his own Comedy Central Presents in 2011. Off-screen, Bargatze was part of Jimmy Fallon's Clean-Cut Comedy Tour, and has performed live shows for the troops in Iraq and Kuwait five times. In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. He regularly performs at Bonnaroo, SXSW, Oddball Comedy Festival, Sasquatch, Clusterfest, and the JFL Montreal Comedy Festival, where he’s received critical acclaim multiple years in a row.
Nate was featured as one of Esquire's “Best New Comedians” by Jim Gaffigan, one of Marc Maron's “Comedians to Watch” in Rolling Stone, one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2015, and as #1 on Vulture's ‘50 Comedians You Should Know’ in 2015.
An Old Hickory, Tennessee native, Bargatze followed in the showbiz footsteps of his father, a former clown turned world class magician, who’s influence is seen on his’s 2015 debut Comedy Central special, Full Time Magic and his debut album, Yelled at By a Clown, which reached #1 on the iTunes Comedy Charts and remained on Billboard’s Top Ten Comedy Charts for weeks.
Audiences expect to be entertained and amazed, so magicians must keep innovating to stay relevant. This means constantly learning and improving their skills, as well as keeping up with the latest trends in magic. Another challenge for full-time magicians is building a reputation and a client base. They may need to market themselves and their services to attract clients and book shows. This can involve networking with event planners, marketing their shows online, and showcasing their skills through videos and performances. While being a full-time magician can be a challenging career, it is also a highly rewarding one. Magicians have the opportunity to bring joy and wonder to people's lives through their performances. They can create memorable experiences and leave a lasting impression on their audience. In conclusion, full-time magic is a profession that involves dedicating one's career to the art of magic. It requires skill, creativity, and a passion for entertaining and amazing audiences. While it can be challenging, being a full-time magician can also be incredibly rewarding, as it allows magicians to bring joy and wonder to people's lives through their performances..
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1. John Doe - 2 stars - Full Time Magic was extremely disappointing. I was expecting a captivating story about the world of magic, but instead, I found it to be dull and lacking in imagination. The characters were one-dimensional and the plot felt dragged out. Overall, I found the book to be a missed opportunity and would not recommend it to others.
2. Jane Smith - 1 star - Full Time Magic was a waste of time. The writing was mediocre at best, with awkward dialogue and predictable plot twists. I was hoping for an exciting and unique take on magic, but instead, it felt like a generic fantasy novel. The world-building lacked depth and the characters were forgettable. I was thoroughly disappointed and regretted spending my time on this book.
3. Mike Johnson - 2 stars - Full Time Magic failed to deliver on its promises. The concept seemed interesting, but the execution fell short. The pacing of the story was inconsistent, with slow and uneventful moments followed by rushed and confusing scenes. The magic system was underdeveloped and the resolution felt forced. Overall, I found the book to be an underwhelming read and struggled to stay engaged throughout.