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@ Lord Magic: "Magic will be the death of me I know!" Even if that is the case, I am confident that you will pull off the greatest escape of all - eclipsing even Houdini and Blaine - and rise again!

Yes, LM, guilty as charged. LOL! I did indeed mention and quote the wrong person. My apologies. I should have addressed my comment to Hgagnon. Guess that's what happens when trying to practice one-hand strike double lifts while simultaneously reading and typing. I'll have to remember not to...

@ Lord Magic: "I used to do that double lift for a little. I was not as good as you. I had to look and sometimes got an extra card. The reason I stopped doing it was because I had to do it twice. When you flip the cards over do you get a pinky break so you don't have to do it again?" I think it...

@Lord Magic: "you are talking about the strike double?" Well, yes. But I avoided using that name because in most of the descriptions and demonstrations of it that I have come across (both written and video) the magician contacts the cards at the lower bottom of the deck - in many cases even at...

I think the downfall of many double lifts is the obvious "get-ready," that is done by so many magicians (even many well-known ones). It is unnatural and telegraphs to the spectators that a "move" is about to happen, and it arouses both their suspicion and scrutiny of the hands just at the...

I would make him vanish - from my list of friends.

According to an article in The Daily Beast (Don't you love the name?), Scotland Yard has been investigating the allegations, which were made by the accuser on 17 November 2016. Representatives of Scotland Yard stated, "There have been no arrests at this stage and enquiries continue.” So...

@KCM - you are most welcome! Have fun!

Until this thread, I had been unaware of the allegations against David Blane by a model in Britain. I think it is important to note that whether these allegations are in fact true or false, they are, at this point, allegations, and an individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty. What I...

How we "measure" an artist is entirely up to us and also depends on one's definition of art. I think there are and have been many people in the arts throughout history (musicians, painters, poets, sculpturers, dancers, magicians, etc.) who have not been very kind people or very ethical or moral...

Yes. Although I have never met Michael, I have seen him numerous times on DVDs I've acquired over the years, and heard many comments about him from people who know him first hand. He strikes me as a really nice guy, classy and a true gentleman - someone who I feel, intuitively, I could be good...

Kenneth, After thinking about your post for a while, it strikes me that you are someone who enjoys magic, and although you aspire only to be an amateur, you want your presentations to come off as more professional. A good set in magic, is like a good film; it has a beginning, a middle and an...

These cards are beautiful! They are already a collectors item, with limited availability, and have been currently selling for between $140 and $300 per deck from what I have seen. If you are not a collector, and want to generate cash for some other magic you will actually use, then you may...

I highly recommend the "Hot Rod" trick. Unfortunately, most that are marketed are cheap and cheesy looking. However, these are custom made out of steel and real Swarovski crystals.https://www.rnt2.com/steel-hot-rod-color-changing-crystals.html I also recommend a good peek wallet, which makes...

Coffeeparamedic: I highly recommend this DVD by arguably the greatest (or certainly one of the greatest) coin masters of our time. It is hard to imagine getting a better return on an investment of just over $20. This will give you a very solid foundation upon which to build and set you on the...

I am not primarily a kid's show performer, but do have some experience in this field. Since some suggestions have been made as to good effects for kids, I would chime in with The Magic Coloring Book and The Egg Bag (proceeding with caution, as Reality One warns, not to make it a sucker effect...

Palming coins, like the skill involved in the execution of most (arguably all) sleights, is a question of muscle memory. That comes from training and repetition. So yes, palming the multiple coins for extended periods of time throughout the day, or let's say while watching TV in the evening...

It's amazing when you think about how a prop that packs so light can pack such a heavy wallop - especially the extra soft ones.

Yes, the sponge balls are super strong. I prefer to do the Multiplying Rabbits; I present it as a love story, with lots of comedy and even have the rabbits talk to the people. This routine is probably the most requested routine I do - well, along with the Chop Cup and Card on Ceiling.

Yes, all good advice from the members who have posted on this. I would also suggest that you get in touch with special events/party planners within maybe a 50 mile radius of where you live. It is best if you can go meet them in person, and do a strong trick for them, but at minimum, speak with...