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  1. Mr.Book

    5 Interesting Facts About Playing Cards

    Nice job, I wouldn't mind seeing more. Book
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    Peter turner acaan

    He's not using a confederate , he's just very good at his job. I don't deal in other people's methods, so I'll just ask that you take my word for it. Anything else I could say would only be exposure, and I never break rule number one. Sometimes is fun to be fooled Book
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    Peter turner acaan

    There is a method Book
  4. Mr.Book

    Working on new "blank card" effects. What would you like to see?

    What about a miser's dream where the diamonds fall of the cards..... Book
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    Working on new "blank card" effects. What would you like to see?

    You could make the spectators card lose its ink, to reappear on the blank card you're holding. You could have the spectator put their chosen card back in the deck, only to find the entire deck is now blank. You could change a blank card into the card the spectator is thinking of. All of these...
  6. Mr.Book

    Patter

    You are an actor, playing a magician. We all are. This is performance art. If you feel you are superb at improve, that's fabulous. You should still have an outline, and should practice what you need to say, while leaving space for what you could say. Just the opinion of a worker. Book
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    Color Change TnR

    Lock yourself in a room with blue bikes, and red bikes, and only come out for meals and bathroom breaks. It can be extremely enjoyable. Book
  8. Mr.Book

    Judging the Spectators

    In my opinion, you'll never know if someone prefers coin to card before you ask them. However, if they have a preference at all it is very clear they enjoy magic. Once you've got a hook in someone, whether with a trick or a smile, it's very easy to just ask what they want to see next. That...
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    Presentation and Showmanship

    Remember, this is just how I do things, you'll find your own formula as you gain experience. Book
  10. Mr.Book

    Presentation and Showmanship

    I have a specific magic persona. It helps give me confidence and allows the people to see me , as I dress like the silent movies. It can also be helpful psychologically, to separate your family life, from your working life. Book
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    Presentation and Showmanship

    Hello young poet, that is a wonderful question, but not an easy one. I can only tell you what works for me. 1. When I work, I maintain the same character every time. Same dress same mannerisms, same style. I'm recognized I get return customers on street corners, believe it or not. 2. Always...
  12. Mr.Book

    Water to Coke

    There are a variety of powdered colas available........ Food for thought Book
  13. Mr.Book

    Magic Shops in Houston, Austin, or San Antonio, Texas?

    4957 NW loop 410, San Antonio TX 78229 They are closed on Mondays, lol Book
  14. Mr.Book

    IBM?

    I have not gone to a local meeting, I wasn't sure if nonmembers were permitted. It is a good idea, however, if I can find one I'll definitely check it out.
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    IBM?

    hello all, are any of you members of the international brotherhood of magicians? If so, have you found that being a member justifies the yearly dues? Many thanks Book
  16. Mr.Book

    Saturday Night Contest - Take Two Challenge

    Congratulations, my friend! Please let me know how those cards handle, they look wonderful. Book
  17. Mr.Book

    300

    I'm still working on my first 100, lol. Thanks for always answering my questions. Book
  18. Mr.Book

    Saturday Night Contest - Take Two Challenge

    Queen of hearts Eight of clubs Ten of spades Six of diamonds Good luck, all
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    Saturday Night Contest : What You Think

    I am a very big fan of card magic. That being said, I would very much like to see what everyone is capable of when cards are not allowed. There is nothing wrong with having a specialty, but I believe a magician should be able to work without a deck if the situation calls for it. Book
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    Pocket Work (stealing and ditching coins/gimmicks) + Free tutorial!

    I stitch wide mouth "drop" bags to the inside bottom of my blazer/sport coat. If you take the time to stitch padding in as well, it gives you a silent place to drop. Book
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