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You might check eBay, I have found a lot of traditional Magic Tricks for sale on that website.... Good Luck

Although I am no longer a 'young guy' I have been working on magic for only a few years. I am focused primarily on giving shows for kids, so depending on the age of my audience, most card tricks cannot always be used. That being said, I will make a few comments from my experience so...

This list applies if you are REALLY into card magic.....which is not everyone's focus!

I second Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic It was the first book I was told to purchase and wow, got me off to a great start. I am not sure you can buy them new, out of print maybe, but you can find them on ebay or amazon for fairly good prices..... As you would expect this book...

Thanks Reality One....lots of information that I can research and definitely gave me a lot of new ideas to work on....I thank you and my new hat thanks you...………..

Maaz, thanks! I tried to connect to askalexander.org, I my PC said not to access as the site was not safe? I then did a number of searches on google and Yahoo for JINX magazine, Jinx No. 051 - 100, etc. Found some copies of Jinx on ebay, but could not verify the number 051 or anything...

Thanks Reality One and Maaz Hasan... Actually, I have already researched this and found a stuffed rabbit to use. I think my wife would not be real supportive of me having some pet rabbits. If I got some live rabbits or doves, our three Golden Retrievers would think I got them just for...

I just received a nice black Belfry Topper Wool Hat. It did not cost a ton and seems to be well made and it fits me at 7 7/8th. It is not gaffed in any way, but could be. I already have a few routines to work on with the hat (Sponge Balls, Silk Color change, etc..) Do any of you have...

You hit the nail on the head "Once you get in", not always an easy deal for a starting magician with a limited resume...sometimes you do what you can to get a few gigs and build a resume and some references, then the Party Planners, and other key contacts will at least give you a look….

I am a big fan of 'show leather' marketing. Low cost and with a little work you can get your name out on the street! Make up a flyer offering to do magic shows for kids birthdays, parties, business meetings, etc. etc. (Whatever type of gig you would want to do). Put in the flyer your email...

Amazing Mr. O'Brien...I don't see how anyone watching that Professional Performance of Linking Rings, could ever call them boring! Great Magicians can take the simplest trick and turn it into something special....as you demonstrated! Thanks for sharing...

Oh contrare', P&T frequently and openly 'reveal' magic tricks....I watch the show and love some of the real magic they do, but I dislike much that they do pushing a particular political view when performing, especially outside of the show 'Fool Us'!

Rope magic is always good on stage.....Cut and Restored Rope and Professors Nightmare. I saw Mac King in Vegas a couple of years ago and he performed a Cut and Restored Rope where instead of producing one knot, he produced like 5-6....he was amazing doing common tricks that he made his own.....

When choosing a stage name, don't think like a magician....think like a Marketing Agent! You have to get and hold the audience with that name, before and after each performance. Your name is your 'Brand'.....

Rick, I saw your post and went to check out the House of Cards in Cincinnati...I fount their website and did a search on Invisible Decks...none came up. So I searched decks and nothing that was designated as an Invisible Deck was listed. Additionally, reading through on the descriptions of...

I am still pretty much a beginner, but cups and balls has always been one of my favorites (all my magic is for kids). I have copper cups and also have a chop cup that exactly matches my cups and balls gear. When you include the possibilities of cups and balls with a chop cup, then the...

LarryH3....thanks for this post, I had never thought about a 'magic club'....after reading your post I looked in the area I live and found a club I can join....I just never thought about it until now..

Needle through balloon is a big hit and easy to do...lots of fun to have some kids try it, visual, noisy, then you show them how it is done... Cubs and Balls and if you have one Chop Cups..... you can make cups and balls with plastic solo cups and cotton, if you know the game... Poring 'milk'...

redstl....thanks for the feedback! I have tickets and we are going....can't wait, I love watching good magic on stage! Guess I actually love seeing all magic performed....always have!

Thanks to all....I booked two seat for my wife and I The seats are as close to front and center I could get....I will let you know how it goes as it is an an 'outdoor' theater so that surely brings in a few variables.....