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Here is one of my sets. I open with Mismade Bill, then go into Crazy Man's Hand Cuffs on their hands, followed by Alan Wong's Star Gazer Rubber band effect, then go into a sloppy triumph and end with a peak wallet routine that gives them my business card at the end. Notice the variety. I...

Reading through numerous magic reviews is imperative before making a magic purchase, especially if said magic purchase is one of substantial cost. (a few hundred dollars - a few thousand) If I see more than a few negative reviews for a potential product, I really like to see if it is the prop...

Right....I know what you mean. I have never performed in jeans in my life. Even the guys in my ring who perform regularly at restaurants wear suits all of the time.

I see both Mike and Krab's point of view on attire and luckily I have been fortunate to have worked in costumes and also worked in suits. They both have their pros and cons. One thing you need to keep in mind when getting calls for theme gigs is pocket management and access to your props. I've...

I will second the two book choices Phillip suggested as I have read both and they helped me tremendously. I highly recommend you purchasing both. Yes you are dropping over $100 on 2 books but they are worth it....I PROMISE! The Approach by Jamie D. Grant Close-up, The Real Secrets of Magic by...

I would contact the creators of the Cobra Sharpie 2.0 or the creators of the new effect Pen Prediction Deluxe Sold at Daytona Magic. They may be able to point you in the right direction.

PM me Total and I'd be happy to help you out by sending you my contract that I use and it will give you an idea or framework.

If you want visual walk around ideas that are non card or coins...I highly recommend: rubber band magic, the magic pencil where the #2 jumps from end to end and then gets stretched out, mini chop cup routine, ring and string material, sponge balls, gypsy thread, etc. You can also incorporate...

Mike is correct in that if they like you as a person, they will tend to "go along" with anything you tell them or direct them to do. Too many performers create a barrier between themselves and the spectator(s). It becomes this game of "catch me if you can" or "look over here" as I am about to...

Nice Job Pete....you made it look great. I have seen other performers not get it to bend near as well as you did. I don't own the trick nor am I searching for methods, but it does look good with presentation and patter.

Luke, I cannot help you in regards to sales, but performing magic for your students once you get your own classroom of students can be a very powerful motivational tool. I've been teaching elementary school for the past 14 years and I perform a magic effect each Friday during the school year for...

Just my opinion and not because I am a mod here, but I've yet to find a deck that handles as nicely as our Monarchs. That being said, I don't do any type of cardistry, so I am strictly speaking in regards to performing card fans, springs, farros, double lifts, etc. E's Ghost deck comes in a very...

I do not busk but what you said is definitely true with most adults and magic. I perform a lot of strolling magic at various types of events. The parents typically kind of stand towards the back and don't want to seem excited and "into" it, especially in front of their peers. The minute they see...

Great thoughts and perceptions guys. I have not seen Andrew Mayne's version but will have to check it out as well. I wonder if he went that route as more of a "attention seeking" show sense he kind of fell out of the limelight a few years back.

Hey guys, Would love to hear your thoughts and opinions on Michael Carbonaro's new show called Carbonaro Effect. I've DVR'd a few episodes and really like this style of show. I know David Regal and Johnny Thompson are in on it. Are there any other magician producers in on this that anyone...

Wow...I had nothing to do with the judging process, but loved looking through everyone's pictures. The level of creativity is insane with our members. This might have been one of my favorite contests to spark the imagination. Job well done to everyone who participated.

Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10, unless spectators see a standard red or blue bicycle backed card, they immediately "think" in their minds that it could be a "magic" or "trick" deck. It is for this reason that I, along with many other working magicians stick to the standard bicycles or Tally Ho...

http://instagram.com/p/oH3HN5GRAV/ Card in water balloon. Ha Ha.

http://instagram.com/p/oHyoYxGRJn/ Hot Tub Fun...Take the Plunge Baby. Almost dropped my iPhone 5 in the Hot Tub Twice...

If you can get your hands on some of the zombie decks I would be making some ID's and some tossed out decks for sure. Both would play well for large groups of people and virtually no reset at all. Sounds like it could be a fun gig. I would pick the brains of Draven and Craig on some other...