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I couldn't really charge them more than that or the gig wouldn't have happened. I felt $300 cash and paying for $125.00 worth of tickets was fair since I'm only using 30 minutes of my day while at the theme park with my family. The other 2 hours of performing is "close up" strolling on the...

I'm not trying to sound mean or rude but can I ask, "Why?" Why do you want or need to create an effect. Is it to try and make some money? Is it to get your name out there? Both? I'm just curious. Sometimes to create an effect as Chris mentions, you need to go back in history. Try to read old...

No offense taken, I don't claim to be an expert on the file size, but I do know that I have some videos that were shot in 1080p (1920X1080), duration is only 6 minutes and the file size = 2.2 gig which is two times the size allowed for uploading as tutorials. Perhaps you are exporting...

Holy Crap Justin...that is INSANE. Had you performed there, you would have won gig of the year. Oh wait, Theory 11 doesn't have gig of the year. I can not even begin to imagine, "Excuse me....excuse me....can I grab my card...it fell over there on that mattress.....oh wow..those are real...ha...

Received the "green" light today. The proposal went through for $300 cash and 4 theme park Tickets ($125). I will work the charter bus crowd for roughly two hours doing all in the hands or their hands effects. I ride rides and enjoy the park with my wife and kids til lunch. Then at lunch after...

Shooting magic with DSLR cameras is awesome, but if you are a beginner....there is a learning curve that doesn't just happen over night. It took me well over 10 videos or 2 months before I had what I thought was great, crisp, HD footage. You will have to learn various settings, shutter speeds...

Hey Everyone, It is that time of year again where we all (teachers and students) are heading back to school. My classroom is ready and my students arrive on Tuesday. Please remember that I am not typically on the boards while working at school. I may occasionally drop in if I am on my...

And now it's time for Puck.... Now that was good entertainment....loved it! He needs to take it up another notch. That won't play for Vegas crowds.

Rudy's effect was great, but it honestly as a routine it lagged and the judges let him hear it. My wife and kids were in the living room and they've seen a TON of magic acts. They didn't think it was very good either. Then Eric Buss, who I've seen live before, comes out and does his Snake Can...

Then I suggest cramming 4 decks into it and charging $400 for it. Ha Ha. I'm kidding...bad joke.

You can do a ton of short effects using rubber bands. Touch, CMH, rubber band through ring, rubber band through thumb, etc.

Why not take your "card to mouth" and put it in an ACR...it is a great kicker ending to mine. As everyone else mentioned, visual short effects are okay but magic should be an experience not some little quickie (excuse the word play). Here's another example: I take a Scotch and Soda Routine and...

Toby, I can't even imagine how tired of doing the same effects over and over and over again (6 hours a day) for 8 months you would get. I bet you know your material inside and outside and upside down...ha ha. Your lines and patter are probably spot on. I have mad respect for you man. Just...

Almost...ha ha. I have one week of summer vacation and then its back to reality for me. That's okay, I love working with kids all day and watching them strive to meet their goals. I also enjoy kids' humor. They are hilarious at times.

Unfortunately Luis, I didn't have anyone with me today taking pics or video. I had 3 gigs and my wife was running our garage sale and had to watch the kids. I should almost just hire an amateur photography student from a local college and pay them just a little money to meet me at gigs to take...

Well Fellas, Im one tired dude. I just returned from 3 gigs today ( 2 balloon sculpting - 4 1/2 hours total + 2 hours of strolling magic ) = 6 1/2 hours of work in 3 different locations My feet are hurting man! Ha Ha. Wore a suit and tie all day. Those of you who are balloon twisters know...

I've seen guys at conventions and jam sessions doing this numerous times Yorb. It isn't new, although I'm not denying that you came up with it on your own. That's the problem with magic and creation. There are literally thousands of effects / sleights that have been around for ages and many...

Here is why this happens more often then not. This man was obviously seeking attention and knew good and well that if he shows people these effects (which he already knows are great) and claims that he came up with them, then everyone at the shop would "approve" of him and let him in on the...

Randy, I am not positive but apparently this company has had entertainers in the aisle way before on road trips with no hassles. I'm going to run it by my agent to make sure though. Thanks for the heads up. I'm assuming it is a big Grey Hound bus or something similar. Right now I'm trying to...

Another thing to keep in mind, if you are standing / strolling and people are seated at tables, chances are you need to lower your hands and the deck or you will flash / expose the method without realizing it. I know because I've done it...and had everyone at a table point it out to me a few...