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I agree with Draven's post at the top. 50-75 is very reasonable for your first gig, for a church. You almost need to think of churches like volunteer work. If they can pay you much of anything, and many can and should, then that's a bonus. But make sure you are very clear, that you are doing it...

So is anyone here planning on going? I'm still waiting to hear how much it will be, but I would love to go. I hope it won't cost a small fortune (hotel and flight will be close to a grand already). Which presenter would you most want to see?

Very nice!

What routine/effect do you personally love and have the most fun performing? What was your scariest moment in front of a live audience (perhaps something that looked like it was not going right, or didn't go right)? Thanks, Justin

For a great variety (coins, pen, watch steal etc) check out Gregory Wilson's On The Spot. Watch it: http://media3.penguinmagic.com/demos/7145a.wmv Buy it: http://www.penguinmagic.com/product.php?ID=466

The gimmick is not the MOST practical, but you can definitely set it up and be ready any time with any (even borrowed) deck of cards. It is available for less at different places. Jim Pace sells it with a special card that lights up. It looks cool (not to mention Jim's handling of this effect is...

If you want to be a good performer...Justification of every action is important. Perhaps a better word would be motivation. Bad actors do things without a reason. They walk across the stage, they put their hand on their hip, they stand in one spot etc. Good actors move with intent and...

I did mine way back on Fireworks. Not as good as Photoshop tho. (the vector work stinks). But it got the job done. (They are obviously inspired by DnD's deck)

ha ha, terrible. You could sell it: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6511148/

Hey all, Sorry if this link has been posted before. I did a search on 'superstitions' and this thread came up, so sorry to dig up an old thread, but rather than making a new one: Perhaps this can inspire some interesting patter for some of your effects: http://www.snopes.com/luck/cards.asp

Very well said JB. In reference to someone's comment above about not using your own creations: In my show I have one piece that I have developed and routined that I am very happy with and really enjoy performing, and I am currently working on a second piece. That said, I will be honest, I'm...

heh heh (sorry, not picking on you, but I got an honest chuckle) hey now.. let not get this thread closed because of some out of control egos. There are some good thoughts here. Perhaps this should be the start of a cerca trova discussion. Perhaps a mod should come in this thread and sweep...

lol It definitely peaks my interest, but I cant get over that there are other effects that are very good that present a similar experience (simply as far as effect goes), as many other tricks on the market that are much more affordable. Granted you name 20+ spectators cards and the tossed...

There is also a thumb tip that has a wick to transfer flames... perhaps the flint wheel tip with the wick tip... Or better yet, Get Jim Paces inviso torch! Wicked.

not sure, but I bet Ricky Jay might have something on that in some of his writings. j

Ya, that's the thing. I'm promoting myself, not someones product. I have the right material, but are enough people coming to Bridal Fantasy, going to book me for their weddings?

Hey all, I know most of you won't have any experience with this, but perhaps the T11 artists and other professionals will know: Are trade show's worth it? I was offered a booth at an upcoming trade show (a wedding expo), and it's quite pricey to buy a booth. Does something like that...