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Working a gig is a fun. You show up, you do your thing, you collect your stuff, and you go home. Just another day at the office really. So if doing a one night gig is just another day at the office then being part of a production is a lot like summer camp. You've spent so much time and...

Dear Forums, There are only two things that can happen to a creative individual that can absolutely devastate it. Loss of identity, and Loss of personal voice. Without them you are unable to create, unable to entertain, and perhaps worse off unable to remain true to your creative self...

It's been said by far wiser people than me: "If you want to improve your act, watch others perform." It's true; it works. Professional sports teams watch video clips of their rivals games, so why shouldn't we watch others work? I spend a lot of time doing just that. Either in person or...

So I got the tip off that I'm being pulled in to a reality TV show as a member of a performing Burlesque troupe. I've been told that I was pitched as the mind reading master of mystery of the group. It's kind of cool considering I'm also one of the few male members of the troupe as well. I...

Does anyone here perform Twilight by Paul Harris? I've got some questions regarding the routine... Thanks Will

I'm not one to go for card tricks anymore. There's just too many tricks on the market and nothing beats the classics anyways. That's why I'm thrilled that the little gem I just discovered has actually been around in one for or another for quite a few years. It's a beautiful card trick that...

So I've been noticing a trend with my friends and family in the past, oh I don't know year or so. I've got quite an impressive social network, I know a lot of people, so when I have shows coming up I hear a lot of lip service. "Oh William, you're great! I am so sorry I missed your last...

Anyone local to Los Angeles available Dec 2nd to donate a Few hours of their time to do strolling magic for the vets at the VA Hospital in west LA? It's for a good cause. I've done this event the past few years and it really leaves you feeling good about bringing a smile to someone's face...

I'm not quite sure what the nature of this post is. I suppose it's half bragging. Half venting. Mostly trying to work my nerves out ahead of time. Tomorrow night at the Magic Castle (if anyone is local to Hollywood you may want to check it out) I'm sharing the stage with some of magic's...

Tonight was a pretty normal night as far as busking is concerned. Not a lot of traffic, but the few shows did turn tip. Then this family from Australia came by. I doubt I'll forget them anytime soon because of what their youngest son had said to me. He had told me that he was interested in...

Hey everyone, wanted to give a heads up to the community. A good friend of mine Morgan Strebler is going to attempt the impossible. He's going to attempt to bend metal over the internet in the privacy of your own homes using your own forks and using you as the conduit of his power. When he...

It doesn't matter what secret is said, or what trick of the trade imparted. The absolute secrete of the cosmos with a 100% money back guarantee if it doesn't work could be imparted to someone, but unless the knowledge is acted upon and used practically then it's as good as worthless. Ideas...

Saw this and it got me thinking... Besides the fact, it's STILL a great comic strip after all these years.

So Toby had a brilliant idea in another thread that I thought should be entertained more. Would anyone be interested in participating in a friendly video performance challenge with each other here on the forums? Say... closeup magic for a real audience? 1 effect/routine, dealers choice? 2...

Tonight was just one of those nights... The kids were hecklers, the audiences weren't into it, and even I felt like I was having an identity crisis behind the scenes. I know I'm good. I know I can hold a crowed. I know I can entertain but there are just those times where you don't feel like...

So a popular soap box for magicians to stand on deals with people doing un-original work or taking their bits. Why hasn't someone taken this painted it red and ran like hell with it yet?! Think about it... What if someone would adopt a weird al type character of magicians whose act is...

Title: The Zombie and the Joker Author: Matt Mello Publicist: Penguin Magic Link: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2743 Retail Price: $10.00 Reading Difficulty: Easy to Moderate Features: • Downloadable PDF The Zombie and the Joker is an interesting effect in so much as it’s a unique...

Title: Pulse Rate Author: Matt Mello Publicist: Penguin Magic Link: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2742 Retail Price: $10.00 Reading Difficulty: Easy Features: • Downloadable PDF Imagine having a spectator take their pulse in the middle of a show. Imagine them telling you what their...

This isn't going to be one of my typical reviews. I'm composing this on the run between shows in Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas so to not be the only one left out of the review loop by the time this product starts hitting everyone's mail boxes. ....which should be anytime last week (for those...

I know this request is an act of futility but is it possible to get a Locke forum to discuss Insane? I've got some questions and experiences I'd like to share without open exposure.