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Too many effects is when you have a slew of effects that you can't do well. I learn one effect. Really learn it. Then I practice it a couple times a week for about 10 to 15 mins once I have it down already. As for _knowing_ effects, you can never know too many. Knowledge on how things are...

I agree.. get out there and perform. Nothing will make you a better performer that performing. Want to make movies? Make a movie. Want to sing in a band? Sing in a band. Want to perform magic? The perform magic. Becoming comfortable in front of people is one of the largest obsticles...

One way that I pull more people in is to stop them as they pass and get them involved. Like if you're doing a mentalism effect that is going to be easily performed with a gimmick... just stop someone walking by and say... "Excuse me, will you help me for a second... Can you choose one of...

I think the hip names are fine. And you're right. I remember seeing "Method 6" and "Lady effect 3". But I also see the point. Would you like to shop at "Babagazanza!" or "The Lighting Store"?

I don't typically carry a backpack when I'm performing downtown, most places in Kansas City won't let you in them with a bag... so it throws that out the window. I do carry a loop on each wrist, my PK ring on my finger, a couple decks of cards and a notebook w/sharpie and a regular pen...

I typically say: "I'd love to do it again, but every time I do that trick it takes a few days off my life. The sheer amount of magical energy required to make your card visibly show up on my skin.... you can't even imagine." Basically, what I'm saying is patter it into another trick.

Just goto the gym and work on some Yoga. You can do it without a gimmick. :D Seriously tho, its on ebay, buy it if you want it, but I haven't heard anything about it being dangerous.

Osterlands utensil bend, or any billet mentalism effect.

If I'm entertaining a group and one guy/girl is heckling... I typically wait right before the reveal or climax of the trick and say, "Well, I'll just be on my way.. aparently this isn't interesting for everyone." That typically gets the other audience members who want to see the tricks to shut...