Behind The Pine: A Magician's Guide to Bar Magic by Luka Andrews

Behind the Pine: A Magician’s Guide to Bar Magic by Luka Andrews helps you approach bar work with more than a pocket full of tricks. This book focuses on the practical knowledge, strategies, and humor that can help you shape performances for the bar and build your career as a magician.

• Read the room: Learn to recognize different types of bars and adapt your performance style to each setting.
• Work with the staff: Explore how to collaborate with bartenders and other bar staff, and understand the difference between a bar magician and a magic bartender.
• Plan your performances: Learn about creating a Magic Menu and using trickle shows and one-off routines.
• Handle hecklers: Get guidance on identifying five types of hecklers and responding professionally.
• Build your tip strategy: Explore psychological techniques, tip-line wording, tip jar design, and routines that can support your tipping approach.

Whether you want to try bar magic as a side pursuit or use it as a step toward a larger career, Luka Andrews’s guide offers ideas to take into your next working night—and stories and humor to make the lessons an engaging read.