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  1. mattjones

    Creating Tricks

    You should definitely practice the living daylights out of it. Go through every aspect of the effect until you can see everything in your mind. You need to be able to play the entire performace in your head before you even practice for your parents (or whoever you practice tricks for). Then you...
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    First effect you learned?

    I got a magic set from my uncle WAY back... I think I was about 3 or 4. Some of the tricks I remember were the ghost in the bottle trick, cups and balls, something about doubling the amount of rice in bowls... and that's all I can remember.
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    What do you do when you mess up a trick?

    I recently messed up on Danny Garcia's Scatter (mainly because my spectator remembered the two of hearts and told me it was a black card... Which, in hindsight, makes sense because all of the cards printed on the piece of paper were, in fact, black.... Go figure.) At the end I just laughed it...
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    Strange Message

    Ha ha... Pretty smart for dummyisdumb.... Get it....? Irony....? Nevermind.
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    Hypnotism

    I would suggest "Psychological Subtleties" by Banachek. He's more of a mentalist than a hypnotist, although I'm not entirely sure of the difference...
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    Bad Hands...

    For sweaty hands, try practicing in front of a fan on the "low" setting. It still may be a little windy for aerial tricks/flourishes, but if the cards stay in your hands the whole time, you might be alright. I personally struggle with dry hands and I'm constantly using moisurizers before I...
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    What's your favourite card?

    I don't really have a definite favorite, but I was just playing around with some card productions and found the 2 of clubs to be pretty dang attractive...
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    Sigh...

    Sad, but true.
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    Improving T11

    I think it would be helpful for the forums guide at the top of the page to be at the bottom as well. You know- the thing that looks like this: theory 11 forums > Main Category > General Magic Discussion > Improving T11 It would definitely make it easier to navigate through the forums...
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    Making a living doing magic

    Good adivce there. When 6 months of magic is making as much as 6 months on the job, then it's time to consider your options. If you can, stick with both for as long as you can... double the money.
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    Just a thought - How many magicians...

    Close-up and cards. I play guitar. Used to be in a band but I'm solo now. I'm not great and don't plan to release any albums 'cause magic is more my style.
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    David Blaine's Split Spades

    I've never heard of Mnemonica until I googled it just now.... That's pretty dang cool!
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    David Blaine's Split Spades

    That's strange.... Sorry I didn't know this was already posted. Someone can go ahead and delete this thread, then.
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    Kevin Ho and The Bucks - Smooth Operations

    Heck yes!! I can honestly say I've been waiting for this...
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    David Blaine's Split Spades

    Hey guys, I just watched a video review of DB's Split Spades Lions. When the deck was opened, the cards weren't in order. He mentioned that the cards are stacked for certain tricks right out of the box so you can litterally pull off the plastic, and go straight into a trick. Anyone know what...
  16. mattjones

    Umm... is this a joke?

    I think that's right. Insane gas prices are leading to even worse shipping prices...
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    Asybil :: 1-on-1

    Yeah, well now that I think about it 1-on-1s are pretty much under wraps until the release.... I guess I meant to say it was somewhat of a dissapointment.
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    Advice for Kids Parties

    I personally see no problem with using flash paper at a kids party. Just to be on the safe side, I'd ask the host if it's ok.
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    Asybil :: 1-on-1

    A-sybil? Looked like T-sybil at the end... Anyway, this 1-on-1 might have been the victim of over-hype...
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    Question about the Media Section...

    Alright. I just submitted a ticket. We'll see how it goes.... It's not that urgent- I'm just curious.
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