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There's a video somewhere of a guy saying that you shouldn't ask for specific tricks, you have to go out and search for the tricks that are right for you. I don't know where it is but i'm sure someone else does.

It all depends on your character. If you wanna be mysterious and not talk, fine. If you wanna make people laugh, fine. The important thing is to not let comedy take away from the magic, don't say a one-liner right when you're gonna reveal the climax. But otherwise, it doesn't matter if you have...

What?! It costs you nothing?! So can you keep borrowing money and keep increasing their value? If so, that would be sick!!!!

E newsletter. And there's a thread on it here at T11. Please dont get all riled up over this, cuz it's way too old. Aaron wants to work with E, there's nothing wrong with that.

Try this: Opener: Ambitious Card (while it may not be a quick trick, the first climaz happens fairly quickly and when done well, it's enough to hook the audience) Middle Tricks: Biddle Trick (Not too short, not too long but amazing nonetheless) Closer: Panic (Best of the tricks, will...

Structure a nice and flowing routine with simply 3 tricks that consists of: Opener: Something quick and amazing to grab their attention and make them want more. Middle: Any tricks you want. Has to be stronger than the opener but not as strong as the closer. Closer: An absolutely impossible...

You should check out his TED video, it's amazing. http://www.ted.com/talks/lennart_green_does_close_up_card_magic.html It's very long but really worth watching.

I have to agree with Valentino on the video. Magic shouldn't be about the secret, if you're magic is about fooling people, then you've got it all wrong. The presentation and the emotions behind it are what really matters. After all, magic is a form of entertainment, and a game of "Where did it go?"

I've been into card magic for about a year, do i qualify as an "intermediate card man?"

You can't post a comment with less than 3 words, so they say word count for one or two word comments. Back on topic. I suggest: Paul Harris- Art of Astonishment Books Paul Harris- True Astonishments DVD Set Dan and Dave- Andthensome Richard Sanders- The Richard Sanders Show Vol 1-3...

You can copyright the actual video or dvd. You can patent gimmicks too. But you can't copyright a method, which is what sucks about exposure.

Yea, just reverse it. It's not much different.

Having a magic buddy really helps with this. I have a friend who is also a magician. We dont meet too often but when we do, it fun to trade secrets and concepts. I've learned lots of cool tricks and ideas that fooled the crap outta me from my friend.

Sonic Charge Fingerpass Thumbaround Those are the four fundemental moves. Master those fisrt, then you can learn: Reverse Thumbaround Reverse Charge Reverse Sonic Finger Pass Reverse Twisted Sonic Infinity Extended Infinity Double Charge Shadow Korean Backaround It will take some time. With...

Personally, i liked pulp friction better. But the losing control is still in my top 5 controls

The key to presentation is substantive meaning. Which is making the spectators care about your magic. For strong presentation, you should make your tricks with themes that people care about, to give them an emotional hook. It's really hard to explain but i'll put it this way: No card trick will...

Here's my submission, 60 thumb fans in 60 seconds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPp35VvvK2Q

Mine is gonna be really sloppy but it's worth a try.

Most detailed review ever! Thanks i will definitely buy this now!!!

I'm planning to get a job, but before now i just asked my parents to buy it for me. Like for holidays or when i get straight A's. But i wanna get my own job so i can buy the stuff i want when i want.