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What do you need this for? I think I know what you are trying to do, and there are easier ways to do it, but I'm not sure if what you want to do is what I think you want to do.

I personally like doing (as @ChristopherT once put it) "Magic with cards, as opposed to card tricks". I think the best way to do tricks with cards and still make them super magical is to not make it feel like a card trick. Make it feel like you are simply doing something, and the cards are the...

I would have to agree. If you are talking about pure gambling demonstrations and how good one is, Richard Turner is the best at what he does. The only reason I haven't talked about him earlier is because the conversation shifted to "who has done more for the card table, at the card table"...

So you are looking for ways to challenge tough audience members, without fixing your presentation so that you can actually avoid the problem altogether? I think it is incredibly important to do what these guys said., not gonna copy the same thing. But to answer the question: Self-workers. And...

Lol I mean the diamonds around them. Maybe change the color, or shape, or something

I understand that the Card College series is a much easier read, and has more info in it. There are 5 volumes.

I think a palm might be a bad idea since it isn't something you can just do. But I agree, it is pretty cool to teach people. Plus, It's a cool little social thing to do. Teaching people is fun, especially since everyone keeps messing up, And we can all laugh about it. Plus, they will almost...

The idea is fantastic! But I'm not gonna lie, I'm 16, And am kinda freaked out my the picture. The eyes are just so.... Stephen King horror movie. Maybe it's because the IT trailer keeps popping up, but maybe make the eyes a bit more friendly lol. It looks spectacular!

I know that for the longest times, stage magicians have used stooges and assistants to get certain things done throughout there show. While the practice has been apparent in close up and stand up magic, it was never as apparent, and the idea is quickly dying out (in stand up). However, what are...

I agree with everything these guys have said. I would also like to say that Deck Switches are super easy to pull off if the spectators aren't looking. Ballsy, but easy Also, you might want to learn a regular 2 handed deck switch. Just have a deck in your back pocket, ditch the hot deck in the...

The best thing I have ever had happen was that a spectator started asking me to tell him how it's done, but stopped mid sentence and said "Don't tell me, it'll ruin the experience.". If there are people like this in your audience, you might want to say "I could tell you guys (as a whole), but it...

Alright thanks!

You can buy the elastic version which Yigel Mesika (creator of loops) sells called "Mesika elastics", or just prepare loops.

Nice! Did you narrate that? If so, great job! Really pointed out some key factors. I think it's interesting to see all the differences in motions of something you can't actually see happening. I have to that my favorite was Richard turners (I didn't notice it was a false deal until you pointed...

Just checked out the 4 for 4 switch, looks amazing! Gonna pick it up I think! How difficult is it? Another thing you can do is this: Start with the jokers on top. Have the 2 cards selected, and use a glimpse/peek to memorize them. Then, during your patter, you say "let's take the 2 jokers out"...

Haha! Thanks! :D I've actually just taken this idea and am printing a hand on a peice of paper right now. I'm just going to tape it to a card.

Completely Agree.

I could watch that all day. He truly was (imo) the best close up magician. Between Him, Vernon, and a few others. Actually, the list goes pretty long, so I'll spare you the reading lol. But is Close up Magic card magic considered card cheating or gambling demonstrations? Or do you guys have a...

This is probably even better. You don't need to second deal, just pick up the card and flip it over as you place it down.

Oh I thought it was on the face. In that case, control it to the second and second deal (or bottom, whichever you are more comfortable with). Its used as a joke, to lighten the air. You deal a perfect "hand". Then, the comedic nature of the gaff allows you to easily switch it out for a royal...