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  1. Al e Cat Dabra

    Will Tsai Matrix on AGT?

    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...
  2. Al e Cat Dabra

    Will Tsai Matrix on AGT?

    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...
  3. Al e Cat Dabra

    How to eliminate exposure and why it will never happen

    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...
  4. Al e Cat Dabra

    Visual vs. In the spectators hands

    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...
  5. Al e Cat Dabra

    Walter Irving Scott

    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...
  6. Al e Cat Dabra

    Walter Irving Scott

    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...
  7. Al e Cat Dabra

    Visual vs. In the spectators hands

    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...
  8. Al e Cat Dabra

    We can't let magic die

    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...
  9. Al e Cat Dabra

    Sharpie Magic... Thoughts?

    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...
  10. Al e Cat Dabra

    When should I buy a new deck ?

    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...
  11. Al e Cat Dabra

    Discussions on Theory11 are the best!

    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...
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