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I agree with RealityOne. I just want to add that the process of creating itself is positive because it forces you to THINK about a process/effect/performance. You will learn WHY something is constructed the way it is. Sometimes it´s better to know what DON´T work to appreciate why something...

Don`t think it needs gimmicks, but it`s Tony Chang so I would bet a virtual beer that serious difficult move-monkey-ninja-sleight-of-hand is involved. His SOH is extremely good and he has a strong liking for really hard moves.

I know I will probably not using many of this, because it´s too hard and don`t fit my style, but I´m more interested in the other stuff, such as the interview and further insights into his magic master mind. He´s such an interesting person, would love to have a drink with him while he fools the...

I know that you shouldn´t do a stronger effect in the beginning, but is it really? Some tricks (such as an ACAAN or NCAT), and also the opening you have described are miracles if they happen, but they´re not magic to me because there is always a probability that the named card is on top (or at...

The best deck you´ll ever use is a borrowed deck. It´s free, makes the magic stronger and if the cards get dirty, just borrow a new deck!

I wish them all the very best. Some of the most creative and talented people in the world (regarding art, film, music (my favorite composer and film maker of all time are from Japan), sports, engineering and so on) are from Japan. I really like the Japanese and their culture. They´re just not...

Same with me. I don´t perform in English, but I have to agree that English is more appropriate for card magic than my mother tongue, which sounds odd to me when using the equivalent terms for a cut, overhand shuffle and other terms that a layman have to know when doing tricks in which the...

I don´t like the term 'self-working' as nothing in Magic is really self-working, but if you´re looking for books with strong tricks that require little to no sleight-of-hand there´s the Card College light/lighter/lightest series and the classic 'Scarne on Card Tricks'.

Most magicians evaluate a trick by the reaction they get. For my taste, they focus too much on it. Reaction seems to be the ONLY important part/indicator to them, but magic is so much more than that. Of course, a good reaction may be the icing on the cake, but the icing is worthless without the...

As Foppa21 has written, the most indepth resource is maybe the book 'Best of all worlds' http://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic/card-magic/best-of-all-worlds/ The original could also be found in Paul Curry`s book 'Worlds Beyond'...

I´m just waiting for a product review of Masterfile. Would like to know how much of the material is from his old DVDs.

If you´re in Paris, don´t throw cards of the tower, try to met Bebel instead.

I can`t tell you about the parlour cards, but everything Christian put out is solid, usable stuff. He really is someone who cares about Magic and his customers. The phoenix deck my main deck now, because I can get everything I want in that design. Gaffs, double deckers etc. And 'Get Sharky' is...

I wouldn´t even think of getting ECT before you´ve at least 1 1/2 - 2 years of experience in card magic. Most stuff in there is really, really tough. Lee Asher once said if you can do and perform all the stuff in ECT you would be the greatest card man in the world. If I have to start all over...

Generally you´re right but if you are an absolute beginner I think it´s better to pick up a (good) DVD. Interpretiation is just effective if you already know (at least to an extent) how it may look right when performed. I assume that an absolute beginner has no idea about that. The best books...

Everything on this DVD is 100% gimmick free. Just normal playing cards, nothing more, nothing less. Roberto even talks about the different playing cards, hand condition and other props. As I said, it´s a complete and in-depth study for the serious card apprentice and a fantastic companion to...

If you really want a DVD, I´ve not seen something better than the Card College 1 + 2 DVDs. They´re the best instruction DVDs for beginners (and intermediates) with such an amount of content I´ve ever encountered. And I own the RRTCM 5 DVD set by R.P. Wilson, too. Both are great, but Giobbis...

Sure. Darwin Ortiz has many great gambling routines for entertainment purposes. Check out his books and/or DVDs. They´re very well constructed.

Funny you mentioned it since 'Strong Magic' (and 'Designing Miracles') is the only book about magic I couldn´t take down. Quite different from my normal reading behaviour. Normally I fall asleep after two or three chapters ;) My favorites: Strong Magic + Designing Miracles Dear Mr.Fantasy Card...

Cards and women have something in common. We love to play with other cards from time to time, but keep going back to our standard deck every time. When we get older we don´t care so much about a beautiful outer appearance. It´s the inner values. Same with cards. Older magicians don´t have such...