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I don't give a reason either, I just put it away and move on. If you were worried about it, you could cut the deck at the reversed card and remove it. If the deck is square it look innocent on all sides. Place the deck without the selection face down inside the box. Wait a beat, then place the...

Fully loaded is one that I enjoy. http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/3446

I have a rule. I love mathematical magic but I insist on completely understanding the mathematical concept before I perform the effect regularly. Lots of magicians ignore the math and just do the trick. I prefer to know both.

Christopher has made it clear what definitions he is using in his analysis. Introducing other definitions of the word does not change Christopher's definition or use of the word. In fact, these new definitions only help to obscure the meaning that Christopher was conveying. If I have a map and...

It's definitely a camera trick. You get a feel for what is possible over time spent in magic. Also, knowing a magician's history and reputation helps. Here is a similar effect I am certain is not a camera trick. I spoke with Kyle about this trick a little while ago. He's the guy in the Batman...

I don't want to reveal his trick specifically (out of respect for the artist) but there are a ton of resources for that kind of magic by Dee Christopher, Banachek and Yigal Mesika.

Yup, that's it. I think that's what the OP is talking about.

While it isn't necessarily my style the amount of experimentation and trial and error that goes into something like this is commendable.

I'm not aware of any issues with this specific routine. Some prominent magicians have come out saying that Will Tsai has stolen from them in the past. I prefer to stay out of it but I think the allegations are that Sansminds has published rip off versions of tricks without crediting or...

Yeah, kinda. I mess around with both the chain and belt versions. I haven't seen anyone perform it live but I have thought about adding it to my busking repertoire. As a magic expose I can't make it too compelling.

Wow, that's a ton of creativity and a ton of hard work. I don't remember which but wasn't this guy on a magic documentary a while ago? Cool routine. Not really my style but the work that must have gone into it is amazing. He has taken what is essentially a chop cup routine and changed EVERYTHING...

Personally I lean toward in the hands. Not saying this is the one true way. I just find that in the hands stuff tends to have less angles, and much of the time less moving parts. Darwin Ortiz mentions that with visual magic the method doesn't always separate itself from the effect. This gives...

I've spent years trying to master Marlo'so punch deal. This could also be accomplished using DVS with any borrowed deck. I would say the actual workers term for it but it's border line exposure.

Hello everyone! From time to time a thread pops up with the question "Are there any magicians in ___ area?" or the concern comes up "There are no magicians near me, so what do I do?". Well, to answer both questions at once, there probably are magicians in your area. I live in the suburbs in...

Pinching a coin between your fingers is often called a "clip". If the coin is in front of the hand it's just a "clip" if it's behind it's a "back clip". Chris Ramsay just posted a video a few weeks ago of a magician vanishing a coin with the use of a clip. I believe he provides a tutorial as...

I'm not sure what you mean. This is what the forums are for, to discuss magic and all of its aspects. I'd love to see what you have and give my feedback. If you'd prefer to do it privately go ahead and private message me.

I've got to say that I don't think that magic is anywhere near dead. Last year there were something like 9 magic television series on cable. Most of these were of magicians doing "street magic" to random spectators. This year we have already seen great magic on BGT and AGT. We had a series by...

I watched the Orbit lecture. You learn the Manhattan change and the Venus Trap, the Orbit control and the trick that cannot be explained. He didn't do acaan.

I prefer a lighter, slower touch. I also perform a slight rock rather than the riffle. When you are tight fast you can pull attention. I would work on doing it a bit more relaxed.

Steve Bridges is pretty creative with a lot of his presentations. With this one I don't think you'LL find the exact trick anywhere. The classic is called the Princess Card trick. You can learn and ungimmicked version in Expert Card Technique