From John
Welcome to the Blog from Beyond
Everything you didn’t need to know about me. A welcome from John.
Read the essay ↗NOTES FROM JOHN
Thoughts behind the astonishment.
On creativity, practice, performance, and finding your own voice. Essays from John Carney’s archive.
Creativity & performance
Critical Mass
On criticism, confidence, and learning to look honestly at your work.
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Practice
Hot Tip for Magicians with Dry Hands.
A practical note from John’s archive on grip and handling.
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Practice
Advice for Advancement
John’s guidelines for study, practice, and becoming your own best teacher.
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Creativity & performance
Acorn to Mighty Oak
Finding your own voice, developing ideas, and turning a sketch into a working routine.
Read the essay ↗LET’S MAKE AN EVENING OF IT
Invite the
unexpected.
Tell us about your theater, event, or audience. Ask about performance availability and booking.