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Final Cut Pro X will burn to a DVD but does NOT allow you to author a DVD at all. You get a play button and a black or white background and can import 1 picture as well. You can't make little chapter screens and such in Final Cut Pro X. DVD studio Pro to author has been discontinued. I've...

Thanks for sharing Jacob. I've got to find a different outfit for bday party gigs when it is about 85 and sunny as well. Shirt and Tie or blazer and I'm soaked in sweat. Ha Ha. Perhaps my summer character will have to be a bit more laid back. Transitioning between effects is difficult for a lot...

Would I have performed differently....? Nope. Those are great effects. Had I acted really goofy and over the top like Silly Billy or had nothing but gags like David Ginn....maybe they would have paid attention more but I don't like trying to act like that. The client knew when I talked to them...

You should always have the personal address of your client. It should be on your contract agreement with them that they sign. If you aren't using contract agreements you should be. It locks them into paying you the booking fee, gives them a sense of you are a professional and is a great way for...

These Tips were Found in the May / June Voice magazine. For those of you not familiar with the Voice, it is the publication of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians. Do not turn this into a religion bash thread. I'm simply passing on advice from a great article. Article: Promoting Business...

http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S13650 Try this one. It is the same product. B & F , I am just throwing out things that I have seen or heard of. Your method might be completely new. I am not sure. I just know that the effect of changing liquids in cans is not a new one and that I have seen it...

Yup....Ha Ha.

I just use regular dish soap like DAWN and water and you will see a little bit of color fade out but you'll also notice it "revives" if you will, the sponge so that it feels really nice and soft again.

Yeah...I've thought about that Luis. I just feel awkward going up to people right after I performed. I would rather my wife or someone else with me do it while I'm packing up. I wouldn't want to be put on the spot by a performer holding a camcorder asking me what I thought of his / her...

I just watched an act on America's Got Talent, the stripper magician who vanished Howie's ring and had it appear on his nipple ring. It was horrendous and a disgrace to all magicians. Please tell me this was a joke and this guy doesn't really perform? Was this guy serious? How many of you saw...

You will get an email stating whether it was accepted or rejected. I have waited for 2 weeks sometimes on effects that I have submitted. I know that it is frustrating, even more so when you wait 2 weeks only to hear that your effect was rejected.

Thanks fellas. That is exactly what I am hoping Luis. I'm hoping that even though some of the kids didn't seem too enthused that the parents at least saw that I did a great job and they appreciated it. Ugh....oh well. You win some...you lose some. I know that when you get too entertaining...

This effect is already out there. I saw it live at MagiFest 2 years ago. I'll try to track down the creator as well. I vaguely remember the magician taking out a can of Sprite but then popping the top and pouring out coke or orange crush. Man....I know that is not much help but I'll see what I...

Hey fellas, So last night I had a gig for a 6 year old birthday party. They hired me to perform a 1/2 hr. birthday party show and follow up with balloon sculptures for $125.00 Show time was 5:30 p.m. I arrived at 4:45 to meet the client and scope out "where" I would be setting up only to...

I'd take at least $200-300 in cash to spend. Always check out all of the dealers and avoid "IMPULSE" purchases. Remember: The dealers are there to make money, they are pushing their product and many times you will feel the pressure to make a purchase but you have the power to walk away and think...

Good Idea...thanks.

Cody is right. I believe Kevin posted this about 10 days ago and the effect probably belongs to him. Sorry.

Thanks for sharing this experience Will. Sometime our props can and will fail or not function exactly as planned and we need to know how we are going to move forth without the audience knowing and still put on a good show.

I read a ton of reviews and it seems that the key is a bit thin compared to most keys on your key ring and it is difficult to get it back to completely 100% flat. Most users complain that even when they try to get the key back to a "normal" state that it still has a slight bend in it...

Awesome post David....you gave a ton of important info.