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TTs are great utility tools. You can use them to do whatever. A disappearing handkerchief that reappears is a great trick, especially for kids. I suggest making a funny routine out of it, or perform some color changing silks.

Sponge balls are absolutely amazing for all ages. You might also want to look into using a chop cup routine, but one built for kids.

I agree with all of these. The only time I can see an exception in the 3rd one is when someone is doing hardcore gambling/cheating demonstration, and even then I think it's fine to use a gimmick. After all, gimmicks and tools are/were used by cheats too.

I'm happy to accept other people's opinions. I think it's absolutely stupid for anyone to assume that just because something is commonly accepted, it is 100% right. I mean, if you take the NBA for example, Michael Jordan is widely accepted as the GOAT by a lot of basketball fans, but a ton of...

Put rubber bands around packets of a few cards!

I second (or rather 3rd) this.

This is pretty much exactly why I've been hesitant to jump into it. I have access to a mental magic book called "Easy-to-Master Mental Magic" by James Clark from my library, which is where I think I'll start before I move into other books like Practical Mental Magic and Bob Cassidy's...

I would go through with the first 5 reviews by @Magic Orthodoxy here: https://www.youtube.com/user/magicorthodoxy/search?query=wallet (The reviews are the Vader Wallet, Real Man's Wallet, SansMinds Wallet, Hideout Wallet v2, and Infinity Wallet) From what I understand, the Vader Wallet or the...

There was a kickstarter for a game a while back. I have no idea if it's still available, but here's a link to the kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1827708455/broker-a-game-about-cheating/posts/1748326 The whole game revolves around you cheating. I started looking into it after...

Another one I just thought of (don't think his name has come up here yet): Calen Morelli He hasn't taught a huge amount, but when he explains things, he is very thorough and looks at them at many angles. As far as his own material goes, Calen really did explain it amazingly. You guys should...

Thanks guys! I get it now. Technique wise, since some things are essentially the same trick with a different presentation, I could try effects with both styles and figure out which one I like better.

His YouTube channel is actually pretty good for magicians who have atleast studied the basics and are continuing through more stuff. Once you know your basics roughly, the YouTube channel is essentially a bunch of presentation ideas and principals being used.

Thanks So it doesn't really matter which of the books I end up learning from, but rather how I end up presenting it?

That's a very good point. Getting criticized by other magicians means you know what you have to improve in.

I've heard so many different variations of the definition of these 2 things that I'm not sure which is which. This thread is here to try and find a loose definition. From what I understand, Mental Magic is a form of magic where you use intuition and intelligence about something to gain...

No. P.S. this was already established in the previous thread you made.

Also wanna give a mention to Greg Wilson (the close up one who made Cold Case. I'm not sure I've read or seen anything of Mark Wilson's son outside of his Fool Us appearance). He is very thorough in his teachings.

I agree, But there are some things that magicians are fascinated by, but laymen don't find entertaining. Extremely hard moves are definitely one of them. Think of it this way: If someone did a routine centered around an Anti-Faro, and got it perfect every time, we as magicians would definitely...