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We all thank Ricky for what he has done for the art of magic. He will be dearly missed.

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Patrick Redford's "Applesauce" is by far, my absolute favorite. The spectators can shuffle the deck before anything is done.

Sorry if this post doesn't contribute to the original intent of this post, but I just want to say that the move looks fantastic.

This is a neat idea. I'll definitely look into it. I often forget an effect that I've already feel comfortable performing and after a performance, will go, "Dang! Why didn't I perform that one?!"

Instances like that are nearly impossible to prevent. You just gotta (try to) make the best of the situation. I think for the Biddle Trick effect you did, you were right to continue on. And like you said, it was a kid....and sometimes, kids can be...."strange." That's the nicest way I'll put it.

If you do a quick search within the forums, you can find a couple of threads where forum members have given great advice.

Dominatricks by Tyler Wilson. A book about female magicians who....dominate....male magicians.....at performing magic of course.

You can't go wrong with any of Paul Harris's material. The effects in all of the AoA series are truly real workers. You'll have a great time going through the first volume.

No right or wrong answer exists for this one. I think the best way for us to give you any advice is for you to shoot a video of yourself performing it with the different patters. In the end, when you have performed enough, you will find out which patter works the best for YOU. Remember, your...

I don't go to lectures or conventions that often, but when I do, I meet A LOT of great magicians who have influenced me the same way Michael Ammar has done you. I went to the TRICs Convention in North Carolina in 2015 and met one of my childhood idols, Daniel Garcia. He was so polite, well...

I have "The Force" by Mathieu Bich ($3.95) and "Twitch" by Eric Simmatis ($4.95). They are both wonderful sleights and you can get both for within your price range.

I think reactions like that are a small case of low self esteem, as in, people who don't like to be "tricked" because they'll feel like fools. To some of these people, no matter how inviting we are as performers, they will never get over the idea that "This guy is about to trick me. I'm not...

Magic is an essential part of my life. Although it isn't my main occupation, I practice it everyday. The art form of misdirection and illusions really captivates me and it offers a rich history and field to study. The fact that it literally is evolving right before our eyes today makes it...

Very good points. And you are right about the stories not needing to be short. I remember watching Suzanne perform her cups and balls routine. It was around 10 minutes long and a whole story was told throughout. It was amazing. I think I said short to pertain to my own routines, because most...

Wishing you the best!

I produced smoke from my mouth before and some guy was like "Man, all you're doing is taking smoke from your lungs from when you smoke cigarettes and pushing it out." I don't smoke. And he, who does smoke, was like "I can do it too." He then tries to do it and blows air. "See! Did you see...

Derren Brown talks about this in "Absolute Magic." He wants his audience to be as emotionally invested as possible, which is what led him to develop the presentation style that he has today. I think the best way is to emotionally invest in your performances yourself as well. I hardly ever...

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Oh! I did not know they were a t11 produced deck. I apologize. I should've done my research first.