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Explain the effect you're after far too many tricks now days have the same or similar names. A link to a performance would be very cool

Ok, you've been given VERY sound advice up to this point but magicians being magicians they will typically ignore logic and run out and shoot themselves in the foot by taking the gig and trying to do material that's impractical, poorly rehearsed, and rarely anything that will prove memorable...

In a word, the kid was cute. . . not just physically attractive "boy next door" type of cute, but he had the personality that resonated with the audience (especially girls) and the judges. He didn't act precocious but gave respect to the judges. The other side of the coin is that he's a Poor...

I understand this, kind of agree with it, but loathe it at the same time. To me eBooks are a kind of rip-off in that you cannot resell them like I can my physical collection. Digitally I have over 1,500 books but my physical library is plagued by notebooks from where I've printed off some of...

First of all you seem to be mixing the idea of Magic with Mentalism -- STOP IT! they are NOT one in the same thing and how you present the two is entirely different. When it comes to magic it is usually obvious that it's a Magic Trick even when it freaks people out and they think otherwise. ...

Give that man a cookie! He's absolutely correct and this is the real issue. I'm watching this thread roll in circles so I had to chime in when I saw that sentence for it is the real problem; it's what gave us the Snowden situation and that of others that have published material that's NOT...

Missing on Smash & Stab doesn't mean someone doesn't know something, I'd argue that Brian is one of the smarter cookies in the jar and one would be hard pressed to find a better source for teaching the kinds of things he teaches. . . Banachek trusts him. As to the Topic at Hand. . . It's a...

You're sounding more and more like an old pro, young Padawan.

Let me give you a hint as to how to be prepared. . . I'm working on Halloween material right now in that I have to start marketing it no later than July in order to flesh out a schedule to my liking. . . planning at least 4-6 months in advance of a holiday is actually what you find in most...

Hitch-Hiking isn't just illegal (nation wide) it is also dangerous. In my youth I would traverse the country doing just that and this was in an era when it was considered somewhat safe and yet, I had a few encounters that weren't pleasant. If you are young and attractive in today's era...

I simply think it would be far more practical to do this sort of routine once and be done with it in that doing a repetitive routine at each table not only gets boring for the performer, it destroys the element of surprise and wonder not to mention, risks exposure. YOU NEVER REPEAT AN EFFECT...

When it comes to charity work you've been given some sound advice but understand another point; there are companies out there that specialize in throwing fundraising events and end up pocketing as much as 90% of the proceeds because of creative accounting, using "expenses" as a prime excuse to...

Actually, Ali was a fan of magic long before his illness kicked in. He visited my mentor many times and was frequently in Hollywood Magic doing bits for the public. . . super nice man. To the OP. . . ten years ago I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis as well as two...

I'd have to say no to that sort of arrangement, far too many of these specialty booking groups take the lions share of the cash and work their talent to the bone; one such company i know of would get you dozens of gigs a week but only pay you $100.00 for each one while they pocketed another $150...

This is one of the most famous code acts to have existed. If you would like to see today's reigning champs check out the Evansons.

Vernet makes a flower production in which you can produce a couple dozen paper flowers at your finger tips. . . somethiing like a Miser's Dream. . . you could open with this and then do a simple torn & restored "Heart". . . a paper heart with a story behind it, about a love that tore your heart...

Something to consider. . . Kevin James, Murray and a handful of other major award winning magicians have never gone as far as Colin Keys and as has been said, Colin was just a cute little rich kid the producers liked, his "talent" was more than questionable (far too many performers now days...

Again, it depends on what type of magic you're doing. As a mentalist I can suck up 15 minutes doing a single routine without it getting boring; technically the Q&A, a Blindfold bit or even Muscle Reading are a single effect. On the other hand, if I were doing the traditional magician ala Lance...

A Stripper deck is cut on a bias so that when you return a card to the deck in a reverse position from what the rest of the deck is in, you will feel the edges of the card and can easily locate and remove it. It's great for doing gambling routines. A Svengali deck is designed with alternate...

Wow. . . last I heard close up guys were struggling to get $25.00 an hour. . . but that was in Dayton, Ohio. . . My point is, it really does hinge on the economics of your community and local perspective; in Manhattan you can easily see $500.00 a night + tips IF YOUR IN THE RIGHT CLUB. On...