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First of all...I am not coming off as disrespectful at all...you may be taking it that way because this is something that applies to you. I have never been disrespectful nor will I ever be. With that said...I encourage anyone to look for bigger and better methods to help with a move that quite...

im on as well...waiting :)

I think it is fantastic that you want to learn how to execute a pass with speed, accuracy and perfection. Hell, not many out there THINK they need to. I just don't see the point in purchasing a $30 deck of steel cards to help with a move that has been in print for how long now? Sure, the...

I wonder how legends of the past were able to perfect their pass... You can make your own for next to nothing. That is, if you REALLY need one. I doubt Jason England used a "trainer"... But if you wanna make your own, just divide the deck into 26 cards...and them glue them like Paul Harris does...

I think you guys are missing the bigger picture here. If you perform for someone and they ask where you learned something...that is a GOOD thing. They are interested in knowing more about you as a person...so why not take the time to let them know you? Building rapport is what its all about! Set...

While mirrors can and do help out, consider a video camera or a few video cameras. I have setup at LEAST 2 video cameras when I am practicing my performances. I try to set them up as if they were the eyes of a spectator. So I tripod them up and angle them down towards my performance area. Then...

I think people look at the pass as a move that HAS to be done with little finger movement. In my opinion, I think the misdirection goes hand in hand with the pass. While there are some amazing passes out there that look movementless, the reality of it is, with proper misdirection, you can fly a...

I didn't like it at all...the reason? The fan was gimmicked!!!!!!!!

The book: Scripting For Magicians is also another good read. If you are in need of help coming up with a script...I suggest contacting Eugene Burger directly. Magicbeard@aol.com Mike

If that is how you present it...then ok. But understand something... Presentation can take something so simple and make it so amazing... Instead of DLing a card right away, why not do the effect twice? Turn over a single card, put it in their hand face down...use your own patter for...

Here ya go... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbBjdQNHHj8 Audio is crappy...sorry for that. Mike

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Hey guys! Good topic...let me chime in on here. When I first started out in magic, I was buying any and everything that I looked in the magic shop. I had as closet FULL of magic and didn't even know where to begin! But see, that is ok. That is what drives us. I would watch one VHS tape and then...

You do NOT have do go to a dealer's school if you want to become a dealer. You do however, have to know HOW to deal. My friend (who is now dealing in Vegas) used to deal in Atlantic City at Harrahs. He was part of the hiring team to get the peeps into the casino to deal. He taught some dude at...

There is nothing wrong with having a friend over to watch a new purchase. Especially if that person didn't buy it yet themselves. I mean, I own more non-magic DVDs than anyone I have ever met, and of course I have movie nights where friends come over to watch a new DVD. That is not the issue...

Based upon the name of the post itself my answer is, my audience.

I will speak my 2 cents then go have a bowl of Lucky Charms. Go into your local magic shop, sit down and ask questions about moves or sleights. Chances are, you will be taught something new. That is knowledge passed down from one magician to another to help progress our art. The next logical...

I have played around with a few other dummy phones, and the iPhone dummy seems to be the only one that was "easy" enough to mess around with the screen without breaking it... Post on if you find a dummy phone that gives no issues!!! Mike

When Jeff McBride was trying to make it, he was so very different from any other magicians out there. He wore face paint, tight clothes and long ass finger gloves. He was unique but wasn't that well accepted. Still today, Jeff still wears clothing inspired from the Orient and has really never...

Hey now, I make a living performing magic and do not perform at trade shows or corporate parties...lol Oh and I believe the AMA gave the award for Magician of the year to Criss in 2005?? I may be wrong on that. Mike