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Haha, did you read your own question after you typed it? If you are worried about laymen figuring out the trick after seeing it on video, then logically, wouldn't you also be afraid they would be able to figure it out when you show it to them in person? Unless, you plan to put that video up on...

Metaphors escape you I guess. The term self-working was used in this situation because a lot of magicians use basic principles in magic as a crutch to fall back onto when they are unable to comprehend other ideas. Some people get the mindset that "If I do this, it will be good" just because of...

The idea is not just making the effect "personal" as in they add something from their pocket to the effect. In fact, I think "personal" is the wrong word. Trying to get the spectator "invested" in the trick should be our goal. Sometimes the easiest way to do this is with very well timed, well...

Good point Slade, but even still with cards, there are some very simple things you can do to create a big impact. Try a very basic, "think of a card," and guess it, or peek it and produce it later, etc... type effect, and you will get amazing reactions. If you are a good salesman, people will...

Our souls are connected steer... in a completely non red-string of fate, type way.

could you be more specific as to what kind of gaff cards you have experience making? mismatched index cards? double faces and double backs? etc...

Towtox, I like your passion and your desire to be good. Try to understand that people here have been doing magic for a long time, and they have all been where you are now. It is clear that you know some decent things, some basic fundamentals, however, they are just not ready for performance...

Lawl at people claiming to have mastered the pass. And to RK... again... 10 points awarded for another useless post. The OP is not asking for a list of the sleights you can do, he was asking for which sleights are proven to be the most useful, and most likely hoping for an explanation. Is...

I have decided to join the no punctuation family but I will continue to try and spell thinks correctly ( to the best of my ability ) I wasn't originally planning on doing this but the appeal of this new trend has finally gotten to me what do you guys all think I guess that if I continue to...

If you couldn't do magic anymore, how would you feel and what would you do? This question you should be asking yourself. Do you have any back ups? Is magic the key link?

Do not just stick to the idea that having a card signed is the best way to make a trick personal, or hit hard. There are amazing magicians that never have a card signed, who are actually totally against the idea. The reason why is that they can think outside the box and have found other ways...

Steerpike Sabor and Tokyo bring In Yo Face comments directly to yo Face!

Here is my advice. Do not worry about getting any major coin sets until you start performing some serious coin magic. Any normal post 64 fifty cent pieces will do. First, I would suggest both books and DVDs. However, I suggest reading first. The reason for this is that it will challenge...

That was some useful advice there. To the OP. The idea with coin ditches is, you either do it way ahead of schedule, to be one up on your spectator, or after the reveal/effect, to use audience reaction as misdirection. I like how you were trying to be smooth with your actions, but since the...

Hmm, I guess there isn't any best way to do it, since it all depends on the patter and timing. This is how I would do it: I would start with a simple spread to show the four cards (the backs), and ask the spectator which four cards he/she thinks I am holding. After a guess, I would say "good...

That is the only thing you noticed that you didn't like? Seriously? Interesting. Your claims to be a GREAT magician are losing weight by the second.

I think you just proved our point once again. Anyway, I know a lost cause when I see one. Although I must admit, this one took me a bit longer than usual to finally notice. Consider the towel thrown in. Nothing anyone says will get through to you. You will have to wait for your first...

I like it. Good potential there. This is the type of thing that should have very little patter, but patter nonetheless. If not, there could be some confusion as to what is actually happening and where the aces are coming from. If I could suggest a simpler beginning. I would try to keep the...

Yeah, you "understand what we are saying," but it obviously just doesn't apply to you. You have it all figured out! I mean, you were able to buy a truck! You are way ahead of the game. If you wrote a PDF on how to be awesome at life. I would have to buy it. Seriously though, have you ever...

This is the response that I expected. Nothing, not even a little bit of what we said could be even remotely accurate. Do magic in every situation! Let it define you to your bones. Force it on everyone! If your family goes bowling, do magic! If you go skiing, do magic! If you go out to a...