FAQ Part 1

As one would expect, people routinely have questions about the lives of Rick and Susan Wilcox. There is usually no shortage of curiosity when it comes to the questions that people have. When I began working with the Wilcox’s I admit I became a ball of questions and uncertainty.

Like most people when it comes to magic, it’s a matter of knowing what you don’t already know if that makes any sense. I wanted to study the art of illusion and make sure I could ask relevant questions about the business. I reached out to my social networks and a friend of mine named  Ed without hesitation said “Can he rip a phone book in half?” Then there was some other business about magic wand storage and what not; long story short I knew I couldn’t count on my friends for assistance and sought to lean on Susan’s experience.

Luckily the questions that Rick and Susan have been asked over the years are pretty commonly and consistently asked. There were so many good ones that we split them up over two videos. Here is part 1 for this week’s video. If you happen to be on Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter or any other social networks check for us as we’re pretty much there at this point. Please comment, like, share and as always thank you. 

Theater Paintings

Art is typically where you make it. For some art is a trained discipline that takes many years to master. It can be done through hard work and dedication. When painting, If you give it your all your works can be recognized as relevant. If you’re super lucky, it can even happen in your lifetime. I am not sure that anyone who puts a brush to canvas can actually tell you how the end product will be considered when the first brush stroke occurs.

There are also a select few people who have the gift of creating beautiful works with minimal effort or training. These people can simply be referred to as “Naturals”. Their ability flows like the waters of a river in all of its natural bliss and seems to continue without falter or even testing the depths of their reserves.

If you ever attend the Rick Wilcox show, you might see him perform an illusion that has him painting on canvass. While of course this is part of the show and meant to entangle you in the wonders of the illusion itself, Rick Wilcox is actually a pretty good painter as well.

When walk into the theater, take a look at the picture of Harry Houdini on the wall to your left. This picture is actually painted by Rick and a friend right onto the drywall. I know that’s amazing isn’t it. In fact, all of the large pictures on the wall in the theater were painted on the walls. They weren’t however painted by Rick though. Here is the story of how he enlisted 2 naturals who had never painted before to help him decorate his theater. This story in and of itself is nothing short than, “Magic”

Remember that we have a show tonight! Enjoy and please share for us!