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I don't believe anyone ever said you were "bashing" him. If you read my post, I merely pointed out, in general terms, that "as magicians WE can always find one or more aspects of a performer and/or the performance to criticize..." and you've proven that to be true by repeating your criticism...

I thought it was very well-constructed routine. He used the flower to draw people in initially, and made a nice metaphor between the flower and the fleeting, vulnerable yet beautiful nature of this life. And he brought it around full circle thematically, with the dazzling transformation of the...

It would seem that the most practical and direct way around the ever-increasing exposure problem is to do tricks that haven't been exposed. As Christopher mentioned, Tarbell, as one example is filled with such effects. There are many fine effects buried in endless books that laymen will never...

Great comments! I also think that a huge element that goes into what makes an effect "powerful," is what Vernon referred to as the "emotional hook." In fact, this might be a more significant factor than whether it is done in the hands versus visual. As an example, I learned an effect years ago...

You are welcome! It seems that Scott's story is a fascinating one, and there was quite a mystique surrounding him in the magic underground. Should be fascinating reading...

Maaz, There are actually two books that prominently feature Scott, neither of which I have read yet. (1) "The Phantom of the Card Table," a short manuscript published in 1931 by Eddie McGuire. (Appears to be devoted to Scott's card skills and techniques, as opposed to being a biographical...

I didn't cast a vote because so much of the impact depends on the particular effect, the performer, the performance and the performing conditions. It is a very powerful effect to change a card in a spectator's hand, or to make coins magically travel from the performer's to spectator's hand, for...

I am encouraged when I read threads like this that MAGIC is alive and very well. Reading the very thoughtful and insightful comments of the Members here takes this Forum light years ahead of the Genii Forum with which I have become quite dillusioned (if you'll excuse the pun). They don't...

Excellent! Great production value, editing, music, and performance. I particularly liked the production of the index card, the writing of "Vanishing Ink" on it and the vanish using the card itself as shade for the vanish. My one suggestion: When you vanish the index card using the Tenkai, hold...

When to buy a new deck may depend upon your budget and also availability of good quality decks, such as Bicycle Rider backs or many of the custom decks available from Theory 11 and/or other vendors. Vernon said that card magic is the poetry of magic (or words to that effect). I agree. I feel...

Yes, I agree with the other members' posts on this thread. I have gotten turned off to other forums by what one of our members appropriately calls "the obvious clicquery." It doesn't happen here, and as long as that continues, I will be a contributing member. While there are varying levels of...