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but really think about it - do they look like normal movement, or contrived?

This is my advice. Put the cards and mentalism down - stop doing it. Go out, meet people - when you meet people, without hiding behind props, who are you? This is who you need to find to be better at magic. Unless, you WANT to play a character, then write down what it is that character...

First, Sam Hardy, Steerpike - thanks for the nod. I put a lot of time, effort and thought into what I share. I only see guys like Kevin and Steer asking for the same. I think occasionally, the "what deck do you like" or "what is your favourite trick" threads are okay, HOWEVER, this should be...

Fact is: I probably love magic more than I will love anyone else here and it's for that reason alone why I feel I should put myself out there on these threads and leave my words on these pages. Then go do magic, and stop posting - as I think Steerpike and I love magic enough to care about...

As per the original topic - here are my feelings and thoughts: I don't think many CAN pull this type of character off - convincing people that your "tricks" (especially when you are doing flourishes with Tiger decks) are inspired by "powers not granted to the rest of the world". I think that...

William - I would say the same thing about you - everything I've ever said about you has been in direct result of your own words. I have taken the time to read a variety of your posts - and content is lacking. You contradict yourself in different threads in concepts and approach. I feel if...

Thanks Shane - I am glad you approve and understand - I look forward to your addition.

Hi Shane, Nice to see you back in the thread. I actually don't agree that Twilight is a perfect example of a routine - I do agree that it has a tonne of potential for an emotional hook, however, it is not practical for many working conditions because you need a close up mat or something...

Even with pratice and the smoothest of techniques, there are issues - please read the very first post Cedric. Thanks.

You are more likely to face someone NOT interested because of past magic mal-practice situations. Personally, I try to win them over with my personality, before the magic comes out - and if you are good at what you do, then they will be able to see the difference. Just because you don't...

If this is a joke - it comes across as advice, and is cliche magic mal-practice. Even as a joke, it really lacks. Anyhow - this is a good question that hasn't really been addressed yet. It is a hard situation - a magician before you has left a good impression about magic, enough that this...

Here is the thing guys - SCRIPTING your jokes doesn't mean they have to come out "scripted", even professional comedians script everything - even if it looks like it is not - Andy Kaufman was amazing at this...making things look "off the cuff". I find it incredibly sad that all of you are...

Guys - how about Larry Jennings classic OVERKILL - the entire point of the effect is that the revelation is made in progressive ways a total of 4 or 5 ways. To no surprise, I don't completely agree with Draven - I think that quote is being used incorrectly. You can have a direct plot, but...

Please read my first post in this old thread: http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=8450&highlight=Tore+floor It should answer your question.

Actually - calling you both...but what do you expect when you make assumptions. As for Blaine coming up with his "normal" guy persona - I am sure you are aware that Paul Harris and him worked on that character for a year or so - I agree that he really did a wonderful thing for magic - and...

Blah, If you ask someone what hand the coin is in...I think you will be shocked with the answer. Here is an experiment - REALLY put it in your hand - you will STILL be shocked by the answer. That presentation - without even looking at the methological issues - is very disconnected and...

I guess I just believe in all the theory written by very well respected magicians on prop use and how that effects the audience. In Strong Magic - Ortiz has an entire section on conveying the character - and one section in that section called What you USE and What you DO - he actually says in...

Hey BWI, I think we are arguing the same points - I just feel that some props - sponge balls or not - fit certain personas or characters better than others. I think the clean deck/dirty deck for a guy dressed prestine was a good point - anyhow, my point is not to say don't do them...(even...

I never said my audience views the two decks the same way, i'm saying that the dirty deck has it's place if you use it properly. Whether you choose to try and make it work for you should be your own business. If it works, great, you're striving for creativity and something different rather than...

Who is this girl "Sue D"? Why so serious!?