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I don't agree, because no one is forcing you to buy the 1-on-1s. Not all of us are on the same level. A beginner may get his/her money's worth from something that one of us might find elementary. These are intended for quick hits after all. But to suggest T11 is running out of ideas is...

They feel and perform just like Bikes, because they are Bikes. They have Bike finish, Bike stock and Bike art. Just a different back. The Eagle backs were made specifically for playing the game Spades; hence the big "SPADES" on the ace. Additionally, the spade cards have indexes in all four...

I'm spoiled. Ever since I messed with Ghosts, I've been hooked on many of the custom cards -- the ones with the good finishes, anyway. Bikes just feel flimsy to me now; too slick and hard to control. I've never been impressed with Tallys, especially for the price. And I can destroy a deck of...

At the risk of revealing bias: This is the best Father's Day gift I've ever received. Using gaff cards takes a sense of humor and perfect timing, in my opinion. Convincing use of gaff cards, in my experience, doesn't happen without some standard sleight of hand and tricks with regular cards...

This informative site proves the power of the watch in hypnosis. :rolleyes:

Forum policies differ from actual business policies. E and T11 are the ones shelling out the dough for these ones and zeroes we all love; they have the right to say how they are used. Because there are no ads on the forums (aside from posts about new products), neither company makes enough to...

Yeah, what Adjones said. I've enjoyed all of Aaron Fisher's segments, especially the Hermann shift and the covered backslip force. Also, I've incorporated Hoffzy Osborne into an aces routine and gotten great reactions. But that's just me.

In a six-month period, they have released Shadow Masters, Ultragaff, Flow and Black Ghosts. They have sponsored a reality show with a $100,000 prize and gained exposure on a cable TV network. If, by "shaky," you mean "crazy busy," then you're right. However, I don't think you're really as...

I understand this is your opinion, but are you seriously saying that Daniel Garcia, Wayne Houchin, Ray Singson and even Brad Christian don't "care about the art?" Dag, brothaman. You might as well slap their faces and whiz in their Cheerios. Just because you dislike the marketing method...

But Theory 11 is the sexiest. It's not sexist, but it is the sexiest. Or most sexy. I'm sorry to pick on you, Kal-El, but that's one of the more hilarious typos I've seen in a while.

This is a contradiction. I think we could all agree that quality content progresses the art. By selling that quality content of which you speak, they are progressing the art we all love. What's wrong with selling stuff? What's wrong with targeted marketing? Before E, and then T11, magic...

If the video was simply a demonstration of the secret, then you'd have a point. But magic training vids on T11, E and other sites (good ones, anyway) train on much, much more. Take the fan control. Paschall doesn't just explain how the trick works. He demonstrates his technique, his...

I would swear by it, because I love to fan cards. The finish is what keeps the Ghosts at the top of my list of favorite cards. Here's one method I use to test a deck's finish: ~ Hold the deck in Biddle grip, right hand, about an inch above a table and parallel to it. ~ Move your right...

When reading reviews, the average forum browser should always be aware of context, balance and bias. It's hard to trust a review filled with nothing but florid praise or awful slams. It's also difficult to know how reliable the review is, based on the experience of the writer. So let me give you...

My black deck came with two jokers. The stack in the blue deck is intentional. And the jack of clubs looks a lot like me. I think this thread, which is written by a brilliant master of the language, will answer a lot of your questions.

By my measurements, no. Guardians are thicker than Masters.

As a newspaper editor and former page designer, I know from experience that eye-catching design isn't always good design. Such is the case with Magic Makers' Blue Ice Deck. With better design, it could be a serviceable deck for magicians and flourishers alike. Unfortunately, this deck is useless...

I'll buy that. We were on the verge of getting into the intellectual wankfest of asking "what is art." Yours is a good enough definition. In fact, that may touch on the problem most beginning magicians have: When we start out, it's tempting to use magic to say, "Look what I can do." At that...

I don't know if I agree. Does every trick have to have a larger point to be artistic? Can't a trick be a trick? I wowed the heck out of someone this weekend with a slop shuffle effect. What about flourishers? Their art is based entirely on the visual.

Yes, and yes. Magic is a method of entertainment. People don't really want to see the illusions, they want to see the performer. It's up to the performer to decide whether they want to burn an American flag or make an elephant disappear. Personally, I have a routine based on politics. But...