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This reminded me of something else that plays very well on stage. If you look on page 258 of Mark Wilson's Complete Course, then there's a trick called 'The Great Coat Escape'. It's essentially a penetration of the spectator's body with two ropes, but it's really easy to do and gets GREAT...

I hope this is a joke... Is it just me or are the new breed of magicians slightly over obsessed with crediting absolutely everything? I agree you should credit ideas and moves, but there is a limit. For example, crediting the Ego Change to Danny Garcia, or the Halo Cut to Harry Lorayne, is all...

Just because it's in his Bio or on his blog, doesn't mean any of it's true. Could just be a persona he has created and is using to sell his products and services. Not that that's a bad thing, lot's of magicians have stage personas, William Robinson pretended he was Chinese for his whole career...

I think you're thinking of is known as 'Electronic Release'. (http://www.internationalmagic.com/acatalog/Electronic-Release--1178.html) If you say 'Crazyman's Handcuffs' to nearly any magician, they are going to think of the rubber band trick. Matt

I agree. Seriously, I don't own Dresscode, never will, but always thought it looked quite good as an effect, but I'm just sick to death of the T11 fanboys suggesting nothing but the latest T11 tricks for every situation. People need to realise T11 didn't invent magic... geez... Matt

You're new. I've been doing it 15 years (since I was 10) and still only consider myself intermediate at best. What's wrong with a good old riffle force? I use it all the time and no one has ever questioned it. If The force has to be from within a bunch of cards (e.g. if you were doing John...

Don't think the trick really has a name, but you can find it in most beginners magic books. So get off T11, get down to your local library and read! The trick may be in Mark Wilson's Complete Course, can't actually be bothered to get up and check though. Great trick though, I've done it a few...

When they get dirty we through them in the bin....

Isn't that what RikAllen said? In the last line of his post he states that the effect is nothing without seeing how he reacts with the spectator. I'm taking this to mean, the effects is weak if you don't present it properly. Correct me if I'm wrong, but we all seem to be in agreement here. I...

This may sound like terrible advice, but practice a bit less. Five hours everyday for months is too much information for your brain to take in. Seen as you are newcomer to magic, I would guess you've been trying to learn a ton of new stuff every day as well. Here's what works for me. Practice a...

There is absolutely nothing new here. And I really don't get what you want feedback on. How do we know you're not just picking out the correct card? Seriously, magic on youtube without a spectator is one thing, but what is the point in doing mentalism without a spectator? Like RikAllen said...

No, the worst method ever is some massively unpractical and contrived method that will seem exciting for the first few seconds before you realise there is absolutely no-where you can use it *cough*Rizer*cough* Don't disregard mathematical/dealing tricks. People like Harry Lorayne, Simon Aronson...

Has it? I've been into magic quite a while and have never discussed it... When did these rules come in? Seriously 'street' magic (if there is such a thing) seems to just be standard strolling magic, except you just harass a stranger in the street and then bore them with your ambitious card...

If you've only performed your current material for family and friends then why do you need to buy something new? Why not just get out there and master the stuff you already sort of know? If you've never performed for strangers then you haven't really had a chance to get to know the routines you...

As a British person, I would just like to point out: We gave you Derren Brown, and you gave as Criss Angel. I'm proposing this was NOT a fair trade! ;) Matt

And there in lies Derren's genius. He gives you a 'method' you can believe. In reality, this probably had little to do with how the effect worked, but it's these little touches that elevate what he does beyond puzzles to be solved. Matt

This made me laugh for some reason.... obviously I'm just wrong in the head... And I use both my hands to do magic.... ;) Matt

I believe this has been mentioned.... by me! Matt

Hi guys No deep meaning behind this thread. Just wanted to post the below link. First cups and balls routine in about 15 years that has actually completely fooled me! Very slow and simple, yet totally magical. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t__UnSXmjvc&feature=related Just thought you...

Also, asking a question is a good form of misdirection. Common courtesy dictates that when someone is speaking to you, you look at them. So, provided you have built up some sort of rapport with your spectator and haven't just decided to harass them in the street, they should look you in the eye...