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You have to remember that not everyone likes or is entertained by magic. I've found that there can be a stigma against "magic" where it is seen as cheesy, juvenile or even condescending. Somewhere along the line that person encountered a magician or performer that turned them off to it. It all...

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Invisible turnover pass in Expert Card Technique. Spread Pass The Card Magic of Le Paul. Cherry Control by Ricky Smith available at dananddave.com Those are three out of the few I use.

Then what are they to us? And isn't the point to make them think they are more than just tricks?

Get some books. It'll be cheaper and you'll get more effects for the money. I would recommend the Art of Astonishment series available at dananddave.com. Daniel Madison's "Anthology" has a wealth of stuff that you'll be adapting and building off of for years. Chris Kenner's "Totally Out of...

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This is still one of the top 3 effects I have ever purchased here. I always carry it with me and it kills every time. Do yourself a favor and pick this up!

Technically there is a gimmick but you make it and it's part of the trick... and... You know what? Just get any of his books or DVD's that include Angle Zero. You'll kick yourself in the head when you learn the method. That Daniel Madison is a clever ba$+@£d. It's sad he's left "magic" but I'm...

It all depends on how you hold your hands. This trick is great because you can make your own angles. You can mask the "move" by rotating your hands accordingly or doing it on an off beat.

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Read the introduction to the Art of Astonishment by Paul Harris. He seems to hit on what you're trying to achieve rather eloquently. I am currently at the point in my journey where I find that "Magic" can be very condescending to an adult audience. It demands that they suspend their belief...

Search Dover Publishing and check put the books they have to offer on card magic. My first suggestion would be Royal Road to Card Magic. I think they sell it for around $10. That will teach you false cuts, shuffles and many other sleights that you can use and refine for yourself. The way the...

The Trilogy was the first thing I bought and it was tough but I didn't give up. With practice you can learn anything. I also own Lethal, Motion and Madness by Daniel Madison. His style is rather different from Dan and Dave but most of his flourishes utilize the same moves or variations of them...

If you want stand-up card work (no table or surface work) then "Drawing Room Deceptions" is right up your ally. "By Forces Unseen" is another great book with tons of ideas to learn and build from. Hugard's "Card Manipulations" is great and available from Dover Publishing for cheap. Cheers!

Here is where you're going into personal taste. I agree only with the first sentence "Pick music that fits." With that said the music should compliment the trick not overshadow it. Anything with lyrics tends to take part of the minds focus from the trick. Rarely do you have music where the...

The Tally's here are great and last me a while. I always have a deck on me for when my hands are idle. I also recommend the bicycle masters from Ellusionist. Both are reasonably priced and readily available.

Black seal. I bought a mixed brick a little while ago and still haven't used them all yet. Even after I beat the crap out of them, have people with dirty hands handle them, drop them, spread them on dirty bar surfaces... They still fan like a dream. I just don't understand.

I started both card magic and flourishing with the Trilogy and quickly realized I was in way over my head. I didn't give up however and can now perform rather well it just took a LOT of practice. One thing to remember is that the people you are learning from have been doing this for a long time...

Here's how I got my first job. I went to a local bar that I frequent and asked to talk to the manager. I told him I do magic and would like to come in once a week and just walk around and perform. I would start just working for tips (and maybe a free beer or two) then if the patrons liked it...

Didn't watch the video but this could be achieved by using a pocket card index (Advocate) and a McMillan switch or another card switch.