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I am glad to hear that. I think Holyshnikes had the start of a good answer. I think Dragon521 hit the truth on the head - Steerpike is a leader that knows his stuff, but gets treated with very little respect - constantly having to argue thoughts that have great importance and relevance...

That is apparent by the consistent regurgitation of my own words and the lacking ability to form a thought that is coherent. Perhaps you should copy and past something from Steerpike's past posts if we are to communicate further. Seriously, if you are looking for the complete package of coin...

James - I would agree with you if there were people critically looking at what they are doing magic for...or what drives them to keep going. Have you read some of the answers: What drives you in magic? One word...SMILES? This kid is either related to Elton John or is adding fluff to...

What is your point Randy? You are all over the place with what you are saying? You are talking theory - but I don't think you understand what you are saying, or you would realize you are finding different ways to say what I have already stated. You aren't progressing this thread - so we...

I agree with Steerpike - you are missing the point a bit - and even if you weren't - you don't answer the questions you are asked. There is no indication in your replies that you read and understand what we are saying. I just wrote this to Tumbleweed in a PM - but thought you may find it...

Those are points we can deal with - the Vernon stuff was a bit over the top. Moving on - I agree - it seems like overproving - but unnatural overproving. If I really wanted to show my hands empty - I would just open them up and display my palms. Even if you believe it is not there - which I...

Yeah Randy - your thinking was clouded by a really stupid statement: Let's just stop - I don't think you are reading or taking any of this in - and everything you say sounds like you are asking if you are right, but also making a bold statement - which reminds me of a story. I once hung...

Funny - Vernon said, "Magicians stop thinking too soon" - and Tumbleweed, I understand your "years of experience and academic approach" that oozes out of such a comment, may make you believe that we are overthiking...but I will return the back handed comment and say, I think you are...

Snorri - although Steerpike nailed it on the head - I just want to add a few things. I find it very insulting that you would think I am the issue. I am kind of tired of the arrogant and mindless magicians copying the masses of routines you listed, but never discussing the weaknesses in each...

Wow DeceptionInc...this is why this forum struggles. You ask for feedback, my advice gets a recommendation by one of your peers, and you blow it off? Is this accurate? IT DEPENDS ON MY OPINION? Sure, I don't like sandwich effects, because the method for most handlings is pretty...

Randy - you are getting flaws mistaken with failure - poor effect selection and the inability to think critically are not performance failures - and really, you have to be intelligent enough to learn from your mistakes. As for what I am talking about when people watch coin magic - I am...

Randy - read your posts...you use this phrase "That's the PROBLEM" - you see too many problems, that aren't really problems. Start seeing the solutions. There are actual problems, but you are so busy looking at the superficial ones, that you are missing the ones that are difficult to solve and...

Everyone has the ability with time and practice to come with something logical, or they should ask why they are doing it. It isn't easy - but just as you mentioned about Vernon's and Ortiz' approach to method, I would say the same goes for scripting - I would suggest the book Scripting Magic by...

Randy - guys like Steerpike and I are talking about making your presentations - or like I said earlier - discussions, more connected and authentic... I would rather hear that story about how a guy found a penny that changed his life...then how the coin changes larger so you can see it...