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Different strokes I suppose. I now remember why I seldom come to these forums. People here are at the stage where they take everything too seriously. It's a humor blog. Certain people find it funny, certain others wish to pick a fight. Come on guys, you've got to be able to laugh at yourselves...

I reiterate... Entertainment purposes. My blog is not serious.

Here's my rant on the average magic club. This is meant for entertainment purposes, but there's a wee bit to think about here too... http://themagicrant.blogspot.com/2011/0 ... clubs.html Michael Kras

So, I took the time to do a full, detailed review of the 2 disc DVD set, 21: Magic By Sweden. Here's my review, in two parts. Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkowlOepxpQ Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOOlpZsxB9w Enjoy! Let me know if you have any questions or...

Look, fact of the matter is, this is an extended form of heckling. Why? Because they feel CHALLENGED by you. This could indicate your attitude toward your magic. If you approach it with a "Look at what I can do and you can't" attitude, you're asking for it. And you getting angry and attempting...

Jay showed Heist and Exit Strategy at his lecture last thursday and I loved them... definitely going to pick up the DVD! Excellent review!

Fact of the matter is, most Youtube magic is awful... buy some excellent books and get studying!

I saw the film when it premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival... in short, brilliant. It was inspiring, relateable, and it played well to all of the magicians and laypeople in the audience alike. See it any way you are able to.

The patter is really your prerogative, but in my opinion is now quite weak. This is also for what I assume is a lack of rehearsal. Your script is just as important as the effect itself... take some time to write a formal script. And I mean actually write... you don't have to use it word for word...

There are countless methods for diary tricks... such as Richard Pinner's Travellogue, which is a more recent one.

Legend has it that Ammar performed this feat at magic camp with one important difference... there was no ceiling and he did it outdoors. Unfortunately I wasn't at camp that year but everyone I've talked to has said it definitely went down.

Akira's is worth the larger price... it's the closest thing I've seen to real magic. Ever. In the Green video, the fingers obscure the view of the matches for the split second it takes to link and unlink them. Usually "visualness" isn't a factor to me in terms of quality (For instance, I much...

Here's a method for a complete card vanish off the deck, which has its roots in Erdnase and I'm sure within earlier texts, utlizing pieces of existing methods with a special convincing auditory subtlety that I've added. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsxFK5ij_3A

Here are six of my favourite personal effects... I'd love to hear your thoughts on them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5R9ZahrWeU 3-Gone Jinn: A three coin vanish and reproduction with a faux explanation at the end resulting in a Coins to Pocket effect. Negative Image: Two decks...

Thank you so much for your thoughts and ideas!!! Another thing... something I for some reason did not do in the video is make the selected 10 be the card that ends up in my pocket... it's much more logical than what I presented.

Any thoughts, criticisms for this? Thank you!

Here's an effect of mine I'm quite fond of... card magic that combines numerous classic plots with a unique structure and a Superhero theme. I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nxxtvsd5lg Michael Kras

I use numerous. A shift, like the classic shift or Herrmann shift for a top control, the cull for a bottom control, and a jog shuffle to control to a specific other position in the deck. Otherwise, if I want it lost but under control, I'll use a floating key... there's also a great key card...

I'm going to university to study Theatre Acting and Performance with the hope of a future in acting, directing, and writing for the stage.

** * ** ** ** ** Hey everyone! Here's a quick video of me demonstrating an Ambitious Card routine featuring Aaron Fisher's "The Graduate". Would love to hear your thoughts! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnyZAcDMhS0 Michael Kras