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I have tried many effects for some of the special needs children in our building but many things are too hard for them to follow, even keeping track of what is going on such as sponge balls, however today I was just messing around with a "Stained Tattoo" from E that I found in my desk drawer. I...

Over the past 9 years of performing not only for adults, but for my 4th grade students whom I teach, I have noticed that magic is so influential and breaks down so many barriers. I know this is not mind blowing info for most of you but I thought I share. Many of my students now bring decks of...

I am primarily known for my strolling gigs and table hopping and am looking to add one more strong effect for these types of gigs. Primarily something that is not cards as I use enough card effects. Right now I currently use the following: Biddle, Sloppy Triumph, Stigmata, and one or two...

Just starting reading a fascinating new book regarding the C.I.A and American magician John Mulholland. It is a book that discusses how Mulholland wrote manuals for American C.I.A agents to train them in magic techniques, deception, etc. for military and undercover purposes during the Cold...

Checked out the new Arcane cards coming to E on Oct. 27th. They sort of have a cool look to them. Sorry if a thread was already made on this and please do not turn this into an E bashing thread.

I am really looking to add something strong to my arsenal and cannot find many reviews from anyone who has this. Does anyone actually know someone who has purchased this and is it practical or do people start to "burn" the pen wondering about its use / importance to the effect? It seems...

Sorry if a review has been posted on this already but I am going to give my own anyway...ha ha. I think I was one of the first to purchase this straight from Kostya so he gave me a special code that doubles my next order for the same price. Awesome. I will definitely be placing that order soon...

Alright guys I've just returned from my first wedding reception gig. I showed up early, scoped out the tables, met the D.J. and MOST importantly became friends with the photographer. This came in handy throughout the night because as people crowded around me and enjoyed the magic she was...

My wife and I are headed to Cleveland in a few hours for the Copperfield show. I'm super pumped. I will try to give a good review when I get back around 10 oclock tonight.

I was brainstorming the other day and was wondering if anyone has ever put together a patter book. A book that has multiple patters for numerous effects. For example: Colorchanging Plumes PatterA Patter B Patter C I am not talking about the patter that comes standard with most...

I know 99 percent of you guys on here hate him and do not like his camera tricks but I still watch his new shows to see some good tricks every now and again. I really liked tonight's "signed dollar inside the sharpie routine". I have a few ideas of how I think it is pulled off but I was still...

Just returned from a private party gig and let me say wow...this was a great night. It was a birthday party / adult gig at a bar with a closed room for the 50-60 people attending. Most of the people were between the ages of 40-70. I performed strolling magic with rubber bands, cards...

What did you guys think of Drew's performance tonight on America's Got Talent? I thought it was pretty good. I think I figured out the method. The judges seemed very impressed as well.

Wow...I just performed at my toughest b-day party to date. Keep in mind I have done about 5 other birthday parties and about 5 adult private gigs. There were about 15 children who ranged from age 3 to age 12. Talk about trying to keep everyone's attention. This was a challenge. The other...

So last night I lay in my bed thinking about magic as I sometimes do and a thought pops into my mind. Let's say a parent hires you for a teen birthday party / graduation party / etc. and the kids present are between the ages of 16-25. It is in the evening and the adults leave as you begin...

This past weekend was the 18th Battle of Magicians in Canton, Ohio. It is only the 2nd year I have attended but look at the list of people I met, talked to, and watched perform. It was amazing. 1.) Kevin James 2.) Arthur Trace 3.) Ken Groves 4.) Marc Oberon 5.) Justin Miller 6.) B...

I did a search and couldn't find much for what I was looking for. What other ways are there to do an effect with your business card before handing it out? 1.) I have heard of Jay Sankey's effect with the arrows drawn on the back. 2.) Using the Friction brand pens to write a prediction and...

So yesterday I am performing for some family and friends after lunch. I am doing Biddle and the lady flips out of course and everyone is going nuts. Her selected card was the Queen of Hearts. But here's the kicker.... As I put all of the cards back together and start doing some fans and...

Hey guys...my local ring is having Paul Gertner tonight for a lecture. I know he has won many awards, been on Johnny Carson,etc. What is he mainly known for? Cards, coins, a little bit of everything? Are there any good tricks that I should request to see if he has time at the end? I am...

Just checked Madison's site and Advocate is now available as a PDF download. If this is already posted somewhere...feel free to delete this. Have fun everyone.