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    Hypnosis - Should we really be performing it?

    Zap'd is only dangerous because you run the risk of doing the hand shake wrong and dislocating the persons shoulder or causing them to fall on their face. But has many people will say. There are easier and gentler ways to do the inductions. Like Owner M said. It's pretty safe. The movie's...
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    Getting Into Mentalism + Expanding My Card Magic

    You can convey that you are a professional mentalist without blatantly saying every time. Otherwise it just seems silly to say it in every post. You might has as well say "I am a Human and live on planet Earth." in every post too. Just to get the point across.
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    Why are we such bad audience members?

    Most magicians become jaded over the years. So it's usually hard to impress them due to the "Been there, done that" attitude.
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    Answer To A Dreaded Question: "Is It Real?"

    I don't think many people will ask you if your card or coin magic is "real" or not. The general public is smarter than you think. They know that what you did was with some form of sleight of hand or gimmick. The only time they would ask "is it real?" Would be if you were doing mentalism. I am...
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    I'm a little pissed off...

    There is a way to do it better. If he tries to grab your things, just take them back and then talk to him later. Make him the hero if you will. I know most of you guys want to feel better about putting down a heckler or a tough cookie. But often times it can help if you get them on your side...
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    Hypnosis - Should we really be performing it?

    Generally you can't get people do something they wouldn't do or don't WANT to do. When people usually do something under hypnosis, they are going a long with it because they want to and because it's usually fun. Clucking a chicken, etc etc. Aren't things that they would be afraid of doing...
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    Most underrated magician in the present day?

    Yeah, he's pretty damn good, tho that throwing can hurt your arms and shoulders a lot.
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    Hypnosis - Should we really be performing it?

    well the times are changing. not everybody has the luxury of going to a college for Hypnotherapy. Some people here live out in the boondocks. So them learning from whatever book or DVD set is really all they have at the moment. It's also dangerous if you are an idiot, but so is Rocky the...
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    Chi Trick

    Was it really Chi or him demonstrating the One Inch Punch. Which is an actual move, but unless the guy is standing like one inch in front of you and is willing to let you do the move. it won't have any effect.
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    The Wire

    I thought the TV series was actually pretty good.
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    Spooky Illusion

    Rick Maues Book of Haunted Magick should be good and also Spirit Theater if it's a Magic show based around Spooky stuff.
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    Ultimate Card Through Window

    I say keep the guy around. He will most likely change his tune later on. I mean Look at Steerpike. Everybody wanted him banned like 3 to 4x and then he ended up changing his tune a bit (even tho he still does Act like a major Marty Stu.) If the guy wants to promote himself on Here for...
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    Ultimate Card Through Window

    The person you performed it for seemed like they really enjoyed it. Tho you might want to work on your scripting. Oh..Wait.. You didn't have any at all. Yeah the Lighting was pretty bad, Just because you waved your hand on the window doesn't mean we wouldn't see anything. Because well, we...
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    Performing for terrorists and hooligans...

    A general rule of thumb is to know the place before you accept the gig. You can turn gigs down and most Clients would understand it (tho they might be bummed out.) but that way it keeps you from setting yourself up for failure. The other thing is they could end up being REALLY good tippers...
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    Performing for terrorists and hooligans...

    Take the high road and just not perform there.
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    Beginning Mentalism

    You are also going to have to learn how to get your hands dirty and how to make a lot of the things you do "No Big deal." IE: Billet work or any sort of impression Device you use later on.
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    The fallacy of the bottom deal...

    If you are dealing 2nd's without a stack. IE: the aces being in an order you want them. Then you are an idiot. Any card guy will tell you that if you can 2nd Deal, you can do a very minor deck stack under peoples noses. With whatever method you want. A Cull, A Milk build shuffle. etc etc...
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    Am I ready for street magic?

    I don't think anybody here can really tell you if you are ready or not. This is entirely up to you and how you feel. If you feel like you are ready to do it. Then have at it and just have fun.
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    Performing with fancy moves...

    When you think about it. Flourishing doesn't disarm them. It would be like walking into a fight and then doing all these moves. The other person now KNOWS what to expect from you. As opposed to walking into a fight and looking like a bumbling idiot and then proceeding to kick all forms of ass...
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    I Have A Question About Emotional Intelligence

    Double Contradiction. Start with Fundamentals, then get 13 Steps and Practical mental Effects, then get Switch Craft.
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