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I like the idea of a napkin IOU. It makes more sense than tissue paper or cigarette paper for sure. I would like the plot to be more incidental. For instance you could say "I've had this IOU in my pocket for ever. It's time I face the fact he'll never pay me back. I'm gonna get rid of this once...

I agree with Asherf here. I think it would be better to take it up with the support team before making it public.

I guess I'd say there may have been 2 sides to this coin as well. The press never seems to cover both sides. There may be more to the story than we can see. I can see another reason besides what they reported for him to kick Val out.

So Val Valentino has exposed large illusions in the past and continues today. Criss Angel kicks him out of his party and there's a problem with that? What about the tank illusion, looks like method for a UFO apearance. What about the Dump truck? Looks alot like a certain train that was...

All of this junk about one being "better" than the other is a waste of space. This is about like asking which is better a Ford or a 2006 Corola. You should probably have a couple good controls in your aresenal. The DPS could be worked into thousands of card effects. It is a good control. It's...

I agree :)

Yeah, Hitler built the Autobon but that doesn't mean I'll invite him to my next meeting of world leaders. Maybe that's a bit of an extreme example. People like David Copperfield, Doug Henning and Derren Brown have brought more into magic without exploiting it. Even Criss Angel has brought more...

I'm not a fan of Criss Angel but I wouldn't want Val Valentino at my party either. After the masked magician fiasco I wouldn't want to associate with him at all. He has made a mockery of what we call art. As much as I dislike Criss Angel Val Valentino has proven himself to be a bigger loser. And...

I feel like magic is a little stuck, or perhaps magicians are. A definition of art could be: a mode of self expression. There are very few people in magic who use it as a means of self expression. Like music, dance, sculpture, painting, and video games, magic has the potential to move people in...

I use the diagonal palm shift all the time. Why do you want to learn them? They are 2 very different moves, and I can't think of very many effects where they'd be interchangeable. Why compare them? Which is better a control or a false deal? I don't know if there is an answer for that.

The silver polish sounds alright, I don't think I'll try the ketchup though. Thanks

Everybody loves finals!

I'm not sure if I totally agree with it but the cards in bottle have become somewhat of a magic effect themselves. The secret behind it is guarded as such. I don't know if I agree totally but that's the way it is.

Hey everyone, I've always been a fan of coin magic but I've never applied myself. I'm finally getting into it and liking what I'm finding. My question has to do with Old American Silver dollars. They seem to be a popular choice among coin magicians for their look, size and sound. What I have...

Magic can communicate on such a profound level. Only a few people in the industry realize that. Great story and great effect. I hope the best for you and your mom. Thanks for sharing.

Wasn't this posted in the WIRE forum too?

Yeah, misdirection could be explained as the larger motion covering up the small motion as well. It exists anytime a magician does something and something else is happening. In a DL the focus is brought to the displayed card in order to hide the second card. I'd consider that a simple act of...

Okay, okay, I can still like the list though ;)

Invisible deck and "Chicago Opener" work great as well. The "Chicago Opener" could be done back to back with the classic "Do as I Do" effect (I think it's in Royal Road). At the end of chicago opener, I'd take the discolored card and make a remark about how it never stays where it should. I...

I love effects with hard core misdirection. I'd love to learn a watch steal or a coin on shoulder or under watch routine. Effects like that are absolute eye candy. Personally I do card to mouth, and my version of triumph requires a little bit of dirty work that I do while the spectator chooses...