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    Raider Deck Review

    Hi Guys, This is my first card review. These cards are from the magic network, and they're pretty cool. They are completely black with a lovely spades design on the back of them in a lighter grey. The black cards are white and the red cards are a deep red. the court cards have a blue...
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    Greed in Britain?

    Hi Guys, If anyone is from Britain and has Greed then you'll understand my problem. How much money do I need to spend to make the gimmick? As we don't have £1 notes anymore in the UK, the nearest we can get is starting with a £5, but that could get very expensive. Any Idea's? Thanks...
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    7 Deadly Sins Project

    Hi Guys, I was thinking the other day about how the 7 deadly sins and magic have been combined. At the moment Wrath, Greed and Vanity(Pride) have been created by some of the best magical genius's on the planet at the moment. What about the rest? Does anyone know if any trick has been...
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    Pressure Balloons?

    Hi Guys! I own Pressure but have a few questions. What is the best size of balloon for pressure? I was thinking 24" or 30" since 11" don't work (too small). Also, Is it possible to do the effect with anything that isn't square, Like candles? again I haven't found the right balloon size...
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    Don't Blink by Matt Smithies

    Hi Guys! Matt sent me this after I noticed it on the bottom of his thread. It is a quick, visual coin change that can be done in seconds. It is an amazing atempt at trying to do Daniel Madisons 'Change' with coins. I don't really do coin magic like I'm sure that many of the people on...
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    Explicit Content?

    Hi Guys! Has anyone got explicit Content by Sean Fields and can do a review on it? It looks good but since sean doesn't explain the effects on his site I was wondering if someone could do a review on it or at least tell me the good and bad points of it so I can decide whether to get...
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    Saw Thread?

    Hi Guys, I recently bought saw, and after realising that using the thread I'm using leaves a red mark on my neck (I look like I've been hanged!) I think I need something different. What sort of thread should be used? Thanks, Simon_Magic
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    Rubber Cement UK?

    Hi Guys, Does anyone know where I can get big bottles of Rubber Cement in the UK? I know its the glue from puncture repair kits, but I need to get a bit more and thought a bigger bottle could cut down on costs. Thanks, Simon_Magic
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    Cookie Cutter and Gypsy Thread

    Hi Guys! Are Dan Sperry's 1 on 1's, cookie cutter and gypsy thread counted as geek magic. Thanks, Simon_Magic
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    'Sick' gimmick?

    Hey Guys! I'm not asking how to do the trick or how to make it up, but I need to buy this trick cause on sunday I've got a gig at a freakshow. I don't want to know what it is specifically (the post would get locked) but is the magic gimmick you need to do with coins, as in shells...
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    Steve Fearsons levitation system

    Hey Guys! Is there only one place where I can by the levitation system or is there anywhere else. As I live in the UK it would save on shipping and £15 custom charge when it comes through the post. Also, looking at the reviews, this looks better than the tarantula, but can't you just do...
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    Yigal Mesika?

    Hey Guys! I've just bought Guerilla Guide to Loops and some loops to go with it, and I've found out that Yigal Mesika and Finn Jon are...well genius's. Apart from Loops, Is there anything else that is as simple and easy to use as the Loops or not. Like, is the exploding Lightbulb as good...
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    Blank Out - Justin Miller : Performance

    Hey Guys! Hope you like it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5-DrTJDwwY I must warn you it is in front of a live audience. no bedroom filming for me! I also must admit it does look a bit dodgy when I put the pen on the table, but I think its okay. The card I whisper is the Jack of...
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    Balloons

    Hi Guys! I was thinking of using an effect with balloons, were a borrowed object appears in the balloon. to do this I need to 'Snap' the balloon, but when I do this, 9/10 it'll still be dangling by a thread at the top were I'm keeping everything else together. Any tips? Thanks...
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    Blind - My Performance

    Hey guys! Just got this on youtube and was wondering what you think of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jobrbjfd6FY hints and tips are kindly encouraged, as my quicktime player doesnt show the images and only plays sound, so i have never actually seen DM's explanation, only heard it...
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    Bought or Sleight-of-hand?

    Hey Guys! In your opinion what would you rather do: buy and perform only bought tricks, or practise till you cannot stand the sight of a pack of cards any more till you can perform sleight of hand miracles. Or is it better to have both in your routine? What do YOU prefer doing and why...
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    Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes

    Hey Guys! Does anyone know were I can get a copy of The Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes? I checked on Amazon and Davenports, and I was wondering where everyone got their copies. It sounds amazing! Thanks Simon_Magic
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    Linked In?

    Hey Guys! Is anyone on www.linkedin.com? I just got on it to try and expand my network, but I can't find any other magicians! If you don't know what it is, its like a version of facebook, but more adult. It's there to help you network yourself to get more work, and i'm just working out...
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    The Session

    Hi Guys! Did any of you go to the Session this weekend? It was brill! What did you think? Are you going back next year? Who would you like to see perform? Hope to hear from you soon! Simon_Magic
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    Hot Shot pop out move

    I've been trying really hard to do the pop out move from the hot shot cut but i can't seem to do it. each time i try the card just slowly comes to the top of the deck instrad of flying out. its so annoying! has anyone got any tips? Thanks, Simon_Magic
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