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You are wrong. There are quite a few effects out there that actually have copyrights attached to them as well as many gaffs/props/etc. If someone really wanted to go to a copyright office and go through that entire process just to learn how something is done....more power to 'em. There are...

Things haven't changed much since I was in school it appears. Trust me when I tell you this: When you get out of school women aren't checking out the potheads and scrubs anymore. Security, success, and decency win out in the long run. Just some advice from a guy who has been there and is 10...

Your crystal ball needs some fresh double A's! It's gonna be the Pack over the Pat's and Favre rides off into the sunset Elway-style :D So yeah about that secret ninja move Danny is coming out with....hopefully if someone is performing this they are doing it as part of a routine and not just...

Can you tell me who is going to win the Super Bowl as well? Just asking because I want to make a pile of money and you appear to be from the future.

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Basically he stated it was hard to follow and learn from the DVD, without using the words he used. I would wait to see if anyone chimes in that owns the DVD before rushing to judgment on it though. My inclination, if I was considering buying it, would be to follow Dave's advice. I value his...

Mostly it was criticism of the production quality of the DVD itself. Don't get me wrong I am a fan of Sean's work and always have been and I am sure not everyone is going to agree with Peter Duffie. You might just be better off getting the learning tools you need from Sean's notes. I am not...

After reading the review this got in Magic this month I would say go with Dave's suggestion and get the notes. Sean really has some incredibly creative material that you can work with on a regular basis. I am not sure if the review was really fair or warranted in the way it was written because I...

A deck isn't going to do the job. Treating girls/women as equals instead of offering them special treatment would probably be a good start. Not turning into some psychopathic stalker every time one puts a video up might also be a good idea. Try giving the same type of responses you would give to...

It looks similar to that but man Jeff makes my eyeballs pop out watching the way he pulls it off, such grace and poetry in motion there. http://shop.2deemagic.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=6 Is where you can check out the DVD I mentioned. Close to 3 hours of material to learn from...

Sadly I failed to mention that PK Son has an elevator type of effect on his Obsession DVD called Deviant Drifter. I haven't tried it yet but it looks a hell of a lot easier to pull off that what I am hearing about Kosby's routine. This can be done with the card face up and signed if you use a...

Easy mode: Stripper deck w/ dupes. Elevator effect for people not interested in sleight of hand....actually I am sure someone tried this at some point. No idea if this is even remotely workable but after giving it about 10seconds of undivided attention it seemed plausible. Here is a...

Lot's of people say this and few actually mean it. I know I have been guilty of this at least a few times and had to eat my own words a few frustrated weeks later =/ The entire 'elevator' effect is insanely visual from the few times I have seen it and I have yet to pick up Kosby, Kenner, or...

Magic hype: What causes it? Who pushes it? It's effect on creators and the marketplace. Books vs. Video: What are your opinions on the current state of how magic is being taught in a 'distance learning' environment and the serious lack of actual 1-on-1 training and performance? Old School...

I am not sure if James will agree with this but if I could take just ONE single trick out of each book or DVD I have read/watched then everything I ever bought would have been worthwhile. As it iis this isn't always and has never been the case for me yet on everything I buy. Not everything in...

Smart move! I am happy to see that not everyone is quite as trigger happy with their money and makes an informed decision about what effects they pick up. That aside if you do happen to pick it up and have any questions or need help just drop me a PM. --Jim

There are little ninja's hidden from view behind the deck chopping up the cards to make it appear that the cards are vanishing from the front. Joking aside it looks pretty cool and knowing Danny it is going to be practical and workable in the real world. --Jim

Is it worth it? Worth is a subjective term so I am going to tell you it was well worth it to me. I still perform it each and every chance I get. Does it work in the real world? Yes it works in the real world. It requires no gimmicks and is extremely practical. Are the reactions...

Congrats to both of you, both are well deserved. I am sure Jack appreciates the help as well =) --Jim

I agree with you on certain points, most notably the only difference being a name stamped on the side to increase the value of an object. Take a car for example, although not knockoffs there are reasonable comparisons. You could buy a Honda Accord totally loaded for around 30k or pay 60k for a...