This is my secret technique for leading a room of people.

Can a magician really make a difference in the world? Yes. What about you? Any professional or hobbyist can find a place to serve. After seventeen years of performing—from birthday parties in Dallas to corporate events in Philadelphia—I’ve entertained just about every kind of audience imaginable. I traveled across state lines for baptisms, bar mitzvahs, trade shows, and more. But of all those experiences, it was the schools that left the deepest mark. One early assignment took me to a middle...