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So I have an idea for a routine where I essentially switch out one card for another as I speak. The card I am switching in cannot be in the deck, and the card I am switching out cannot be left in the deck. What's the best place for me to look? I was thinking of basically doing a 2 handed switch...

I agree with almost everything, except for this. I think it might just be the wording, not specifically what you had in mind, but I'm going to put this out there so he knows what to look for if he does go on YouTube. The chances of someone running across the in depth magic world on YouTube is...

Are they heckling you, or is the trick really obvious? Remember, you need to create a Performance for the audience, not just do a trick. The performance will make them forget about the actual mechanics, as well as any need for heckling. However, if someone is being a douche just to be a douche...

That's great! I actually plan to use them in an effect where I have an "ink transpo" in the spectator's hands. I would totally buy a blank deck... if I hadn't switched to performing with Tallys, and the Tally Ho Gaff deck is $15, and has a lot of stuff I would never use (though the double...

Hey David, I was experimenting with both Acetone (Nail Polish Remover) and erasers. I think I've found a good combination. However, how do you get rid of the visibly rough parts created by the Acetone? And should I do one final wipe of the whole card to get an even feel, if I'm going to do a...

That's probably the best thing :)

I've been meaning to get one for a while. But one of the advantages of using a camera is that you can practice without looking at the cards.

I don't know if It'll work for cardistry, but sometimes when I practice hard sleights, I open my laptop's webcam and record it at the same time. That way, I have a mirror, as well as footage that I can watch back.

Thanks guys!

Double back is a trick by Jon Allen. I'm not sure if it uses a double backer or not, but I'm gonna assume it doesn't, since he had to buy it 3 or so times.

Do you guys think its ok to skip small parts in books? Like for example, I don't want to spend 1/2 an hour reading "The Overhand Shuffle" section in the Royal Road, so I've kind of been avoiding it whenever I pick up the Royal Road (I'm still reading through it, along with a couple other books)...

Thanks bro! I'll see when I can go visit city hall... after I find it '_' Oh and Mr.Hasan is way to formal lol I'm 16 - I don't want to feel like I'm in the principal's office at school. I actually really like the fact that the forums here at Theory 11 aren't laid back to the point where...

So where exactly should I go to locate the laws for this kinda stuff? Because the internet gives you 10 different answers... I remember a dude was trying to buy a butterfly knife and he asked 10 or so places, and one dude said "Well, they're legal.... but you can't get caught with one.". What...

When the fontaine's first came out, they were set at $40. It wasn't until afterwards that people realized it was pretty much a standard deck.

Do a trick where "the spectators do the magic", and incorporate it with many spectators.

If you're ok with lying, you can reach into your pocket for money and pull out the USD, act surprised and say "Oh. I just came back from a trip to America. Must've left these in my pocket. Well, anyways..." Also, depending on the gimmick, you may be able to make your own gimmicks with your own...

It really pissed people off how the Fontaines cost $40 at there launch for a limited edition, standard deck with a bit of q1 handling improvements. It's more so in the name of the deck than the actual cards. It's like someone owning a Ford Shelby. It's a nice car, but way over expensive, and...

Yeah of course xD Imagine is someone got fined 1/2 way through a Torn and Restored like Counterfiet and you never get to see if the trick wouldv'e worked.

Ahh, So its fine if I go into like a public park or place and just show magic to people who are chilling?

This might help: http://www.magicinc.net/nailwriter-undernailtype-3perpackage.aspx http://www.magicinc.net/ttwriter-pencilleadvernet.aspx These are just the first one's I've found. I'm sure a local magic shop, or an online dealer carries them.