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Maybe using some sort of card index?

The T11 Artisans are my new go to deck for any show. They look nice, but not too overpowering and they total match my look! :)

My good friend Richard Ribuffo has a book out called "Acting For Magicians." It teaches way to enhance your stage presence and become a better performer. Tell him Michael O'Brien sent you and maybe he can hook it up with a good deal! ;)

Though this video will not tell you exactly which routines to perform, it may give you some ideas on how to chose the routines that work best in a restaurant setting. :) Enjoy! http://www.obrienmagic.com/blog/july-19th-2016

You answered your own question. Haha. Lots and LOTS of practice!

work with a stacked deck. There are 1,000s of things you can do with a stack (gambling demos, finding cards from a shuffled pack, deadcuts, etc.)

Another great way to prevent hecklers is by having a "lets go on this journey together" type of mentality rather than a them vs. me type one. For example: Lets say you are doing a cup and ball routine. Rather than saying "is the ball in my pocket or under the cup?" you can take that same routine...

HA! Same kind of stuff happened to me with my time at Disneyland. Since 2008 I have had the nickname "Magic Mike," then that stupid movie comes out right... So one day I get called up to the office. The manager is like.... "So.... we got a complaint from a guest who claims you are talking about...

Great reactions! Isn't it so satisfying when you get wonderful reactions from something you created? :)

Are you looking for something that is easy with minimal practice but maximum impact? or are you looking for something that takes a lot of skill and practice?

Haha one of my favorite reactions ever (unfortunately I did not catch it on video) was when I was working at the magic shop years ago. A young lady was enjoying my demo and she asked her abuela (grandmother) to come watch. At the time I was demoing the Chinese Linking Rings. All I did was one...

That's great!!!!! :)

I think David Nailed it! haha best advice is be yourself. Do not try to copy what you have seen elsewhere. The more genuine your performance, the higher the chance they will like you! :)

I am sure you can find it on youtube somewhere, but if you want to learn it from the best source, I would say "Modern Coin Magic" by Bobo. That is where I learned it years ago. FD and Fake take are the first 2 false transfers I learned! :)

Just curious what some of your favorite reactions have been while performing. Feel free to post video clips if you have them or let us know in your own words! Reactions are one of the biggest parts about magic, and some can be funny, scary, or even make you mad! lol Here are some of mine!

Not in any particular order -Whither Vanish -French Drop -Fake Take -Retention -Classic Palm Retention/spider vanish

to create a youtube account all you need is a Gmail account. It is free and literally takes minutes to set up. :)

That is the spirit! Come up with an idea and see if it already been done (honestly it is hard to be original these days) and once you have established it has not already been done then go for it! Just my advice though, try not to create an effect then release it immediately just cause... make...

Upload to a video hosting site (youtube,vimeo,etc.) then just copy and paste the link here it will bring up the video widget automatically.

**NEW TUTORIAL VIDEO** This week, you guys are in for a real treat! My good friend Jeremy Griffith (@Lost_Angelus and creator of the B.C. Shuffle) will be teaching two variations of the "Faro Shuffle," as well as some tips and tricks on how to get that PERFECT WEEVE 100% of the time! Link to...