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It's definitely not impossible. Counting the one just given to me, I now have three solutions - that don't require marked cards. It's just that of the two I originally had, one couldn't be used here, and another wasn't terribly deceptive. For example, one solution no-one has mentioned yet that...

Basically, yes. I want them to choose 6 red cards and 6 black cards and ask them to mix them up in some way, and still know which card is which colour. Thanks for the suggestions by the way Keo. RMB - Deck is shuffled, unfortunately. David - Thanks again, it's funny that I knew the method all...

Ah, I remember that pdf, Stack Attack. Hmm, ok, will look into it. Ah! I looked it up on YouTube, and yes, I know that sequence! I learned it from another book about a year ago. Hmm, I think that could actually work, thank you! Unfortunately I don't have a chance to glimpse during this...

Hey, sorry for the confusion, and thanks for the reply. Say the spectator takes the Ace through Six of Spades and Hearts. I want them to mix the packet up in some fashion, and still be able to know whether their card is a Spade or a Heart without seeing the cards, fronts or backs - that rules...

No offense taken at all buddy. I definitely don't mind people disagreeing with my opinions. No, I think you're right, but I also think you slightly missed my point. You're absolutely right - cheesy is not good. Cheesy will never be good. But - good stories are not cheesy. And what I was...

Hello all, I'm posting to ask for your help on something. I'm looking for a way for the spectators to mix up a 12 card packet such that the 12 cards will be controlled to a known order. Basically, I need the illusion of the spectator mixing up a 12 card packet. Whatever process is used has to...

Ascanio has only four volumes in english, called The Magic of Ascanio, vol. 1-4. Volume one deals with his theoretical approach to magic. Volumes 2 and 3 are dedicated to card magic, and Volume 4 to magic with pocket knives. saborfang17 - You can't, legally. They were originally sold in a very...

Whilst I'm always happy to see discussions about flourishing as an art, let's remember that the thread is about visuals. I only made the reference to spectators and artistry as an answer to the question...

In life, as in magic - aim high my friend, and don't settle.

I think theatrehead was being sarcastic, steve. I've made this point many times in the past, and I agree with you, and I think theatrehead is aware of this.

So you mean making a genuine mistake? Mmm. I was wondering if he meant genuine messing up or failing in general, which are two different but interesting points. Of course, everyone makes mistakes. It happens, we're human. It really depends on the nature of the mistake. Things like angles can be...

I'm not really sure I understand what you mean by acceptable loss... Could you please clarify? :s

I mean this question in a most sincere manner - I would be interested to see what a spectator would say if you performed both, without telling them what was going on, and asked them if they liked the first bit or the second bit more...

Ascanio, yes, his first volume is the Structural Conception of Magic. I don't have it but I hear very good things about it, it's high on my list.

Well, it kinda depends on what you define as a story. I mean, I laugh at the number of posters here who say I HATE ALL STORIES THEY SUCK!!! butbillmaloneiscoolilovedsamthebellhop. Christopher made a very good point about generalising. But see, here's the thing. Basically all of our patter are...

I'd try practicing with bad decks. This is a rather well documented phenomenon - the magician with his beautiful new Bikes, and the overzealous guest with the oldest, dirtiest deck of cards you've ever seen in your life. It also helps to be able to perform non card magic. If you only perform...

Chung Ling Soo comes to mind as a noteworthy example. I think Christopher probably has the right idea - it does depend on your character.

Good to see you back buddy. Hope you've been well. :)

R//L, thanks for replying to that. I definitely understand your point as well, and I was hoping you would reply. Something that I did think to add, but wanted to do so in a separate post as an entirely separate thought, is this: Having said all that, it's sometimes said that there are no bad...

Hey man - sorry, I'm sick at the moment, so I'm finding myself lacking of food, sleep, and subsequently, concentration. I just can't bring myself to type on something for 20 minutes right now, sorry! I have read it though.