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I'm not sure why you don't want to cut the deck. As you spread through any deck it's a natural movement (after you go through about half the deck) to cut the cards you've already gone past to the bottom of the deck. If you say something to the spectator as you cut the cards to the bottom (even...

Which is the reason I qualified my statement to apply to Europe and the United States. That I didn't know. Sounds like the basis for some great patter. I would argue that the more accurate phrasing is that "some people, in the name of the Christian faith, have imposed severe penalties...

I saw Robert perform and explain that effect a couple months back at a lecture at Marc DeSousa's place. Its just a beautifully structured effect and amazing use of Psypher. Also, you can buy the sharpies if don't want to go through the trouble of making them.

You are right about it being well documented. A quick Google search will reveal that the current Catholic position on magic is as follows: What most of us consider magic and mentalism doesn't fall in this category because we aren't trying to tame occult powers, but we are merely presenting an...

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Ever heard of Gospel Magic or the Fellowship of Christian Magicians? How about Bro. John Hamman?

Aaron: I would be cautious about using the magic coloring book, dime and penny, hot rod and penetration frame for 7 year olds. The magic coloring book is a little too young - most 7 year olds dont color in coloring books. The dime and penny may be too small for a group to see and the mere...

It is only through questioning what you see that you will realize that it is what you haven't seen that matters. Read the quote in my signature.

Actually, stripper decks are usually made by sanding the side of the deck. You need to square the deck and clamp the deck together between two small pieces of wood so less than a half inch of the deck sticks out. Also, put the ad cards on the top and the bottom because those cards will get...

There are lots of great self working card effects. Check out the following books: Scarne on Card Tricks (best choice for the price) Fulves' Self Working Card Tricks (great book) Giobbi's Card College Light, Card College Lighter and Card College Lightest (has effects set into routines)...

I think that Alpha Pack could be done on a small stage using posterboard cut to the size of jumbo cards (it would lose its effect if the audience couldn't see the writing on the card), Paperback Prediction could be done on stage (the book is a visible prop) but would suffer from the fact that...

I watched This is Mentalism last night with high expectations and I was not disappointed. I posted a review HERE.

In a famous quote, David Devant said "The Magic Circle seems to think the mechanics of a trick are the secret of its success. In my view it is only the artistry of the performer that can make it magic." Rich Ferguson proves that premise is true with mental magic. This is Mentalism is a two...

I can attest to Fulves and Annemann being great books. I think Fulves probably is the better book to start off with.

I understand where you are coming from and wasn't calling you out. My post was more a commentary on those folks who try to create for the sake of creating. As you said, most of the effort needs to go into stringing the sleights together into an effect and scripting and routining that...

Well said. I stand on the shoulders of those that came before me and use their creations and ideas to create... magic. I use others moves with my plot and my patter to show my audiences what is impossible. I suspect that learning a sleight takes less than 10% of the time as inventing one...

I did a quick internet search for the tape that Roy Keuppers recommends, but couldn't find anything that looks like it (clear tape with a white backing on one side). I don't know if the normal "yellow dispenser" Scotch Permanent Tape would work. The contact cement would work, but you would...

Try using a flat object (edge of a metal ruler, very small thin screw driver) and gently prying up on the stuck part. If you can't do that gently, try using acetone (nail polish remover). I suspect the stuck parts are glued. When you are putting it back together, use double sided tape...

Its possible. I have usually gotten the Bicycle Pinochle decks and the additional cards to get from 48 to 52 have instructions. Don't know if it is different with the Tally Hos.

Pinochle decks have two each of 9, 10 , Jack, Queen, King and Ace for each suit (hearts, diamonds, spades and clubs) for a total of 48 cards. There are also usually instruction cards explaining how to play Pinochle. The deck is great if you do effects that require the destruction of multiple...