Magician
まじしゃん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A stage artist who captivates audiences using sleight-of-hand tricks and illusions. Provides entertainment through trick staging and performances.
Description
Magicians create wondrous phenomena using cards, coins, and apparatus to surprise and感動 audiences as stage artists. They employ diverse styles from large-scale stage illusions to close-up magic, requiring staging skills, acting ability, and communication with the audience. They plan and execute show compositions, stage setups, and rehearsals themselves, responding flexibly to venue conditions and audience reactions. They can perform in various settings such as theaters nationwide, events, theme parks, and street performances, with work styles including freelance, exclusive contracts, and online streaming.
Future Outlook
While entertainment diversifies and digital content proliferates, demand for magicians who provide unique live experiences remains strong. Fusion with digital technologies, such as new magic staging using VR/AR and global expansion through online streaming, is expected to expand opportunities in the future.
Personality Traits
Bold and calm / Creative / Enjoys standing in front of people / Excellent observation skills / Has curiosity or inquisitiveness
Work Style
Event performances / Exclusive contract / Freelance / Online streaming / Street performance
Career Path
Exclusive performer at theaters or show cruises → Theme park entertainer → Concert and event appearances → TV programs and media appearances → Independent practice
Required Skills
Card magic / Close-up magic / Communication skills (audience handling) / Performance planning / Stage illusion staging
Recommended Skills
Basic knowledge of sound and lighting / Language skills / Mentalism / Prop making / Stage expressiveness
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to instantly adjust performances based on the venue and audience reactions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because tricks are achieved through delicate hand movements and handling of small props. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for engaging in dialogue with the audience and reading and amplifying their reactions. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Necessary to devise new tricks and staging to differentiate oneself. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because failures are not tolerated in live performances, conducted under high tension. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it rarely involves handling numbers. |
Aliases
- Conjurer
- Illusionist
- Magician
Related Jobs
- Magic Assistant
- Performer
- Stage Staff
- Street Performer