There is a show on Netflix called "The Road Trick" starring Adam Trent. A very nice guy btw. He uses small magic tricks to meet new people and trade his ability in order to get into places he wouldn't otherwise be able to. It's pretty cool and might give you some ideas.
I got involved in magic watching Criss Angel's Mindfreak on TV. His "teach a trick" segments gave me the opportunity to blow my youngest daughter's mind. The card stab was the first one I tried out. I then purchased his first magic kit at a local store and have been enthralled ever since...
Omg people. He won, you all lost. You don't like it, go elsewhere. The rules were followed. I've lost way more than I've won. It's supposed to be fun, challenging and exciting. Which it is.
Congratulations to the winner, I loved the trick!!
You can buy a soft back pad for under $20, then go to your look Home Depot or Loews and pick up some wood to stick your pad to.
Your total would easily be under $40.
Has anyone ever been to this place? It's in Florida, 7 minutes from Disney World. I want to check it out, but I'd be interested to hear if anyone of you've been there.
Thanks.