What's the difference between magicians? When you think of a magician, what image comes to your mind? Do you think of Criss Angel floating around shirtless? Or do you think of a birthday clown in your living room? Here are the general categories of magician. I'm sure there are some that I've left out, but this will give you a good idea. Illusionists: Even though it is possible to create illusions with just your bare hands, an illusionist (in general) uses large props to ch

What is a variety artist or variety entertainer? This is a tough question, indeed I haven't found a satisfactory definition by just 'Googling' it. The short answer (in my opinion): A variety artist/entertainer is a live entertainer with an act that is something less common. I don't think of most musicians or dancers as variety artist. When I think of a variety artist I think of magicians, comedians, jugglers, clowns, caricaturist, acrobats, etc. There are also a ton of obs