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I knew of it but never went there. If you know Rich Lavengood, I hang with him frequently

Ok. . . I've been all over my profile section and cannot find a way to change the signature. I know I've changed it before but there is no option I can find anywhere. I can't edit anything on that page.

I'd love to discuss this but the shoot is far too dark to view and there's nothing organized about it. . . I'd suggest that your shoot it during the day or with more light. There is another skateboard illusion that I'm aware of but I don't know if it's available; a kid out of Toledo came up...

For years such types were known as "whores' in that they will take any job and too, many will undercut the pros that have a proven act. Being a Jack of All Trades is not what Magic is about. I've been lectured by far too many agents about offering way too much and how that makes me look weak...

Harrison is actually a fine wood working carpenter and still makes stuff (or did for a long while). But that's not my reason to quote you here, it's that second line. . . turning down gigs that don't serve the character properly, something so few of us ever digest. Max Maven, even when facing...

"Paying Your Rent" is the key and why most of us have a "Day Job" of some kind, there are very, very few full time working magicians and fewer that have an established specialty act that can be marketed. Sadly, this latter factor exist because of the stress and "misdirection" created by the...

When it comes to the mixing of Magic with Mentalism I'd point you to this resource in that it is more convenient that my ranting on things here. The short story is simple however, the psychological dynamics between the two art forms conflict; people come to a magic show knowing it's all tricks...

I've worked with Magic & Puppets since I was literally, in diapers and throughout my school life it never really hurt me all so much (other than pissing off some teachers here and there). On the other hand, my step son loved puppets & vent work but his own insecurities and ADD issues caused an...

It's a legit piercing. I have worked with numerous Pin Cushion type acts over the years, including Bill Fitch, the originator of such bits. But we are talking about having to know your body and how the anatomy works, where things are located, etc. It also requires a certain frame of mind in...

My mentor did a routine known as the Dancing Christmas Trees which was a holiday spin to the Hippity Hop Rabbits, the closer was Santa & Frosty. I don't know who has it now it went to auction years ago. These are some cute ideas. . . I've done billiard balls as Tree Ornaments and played...

Michael may have performed part of the routine, the complete routine takes about 12-15 minutes to execute. Many people use the method because it's most practical for a big stage show -- a vertical trap you might say. If anyone would do the whole act I'd say they worked close with John...

Ahhh so we now see the truth in things. . . you hate authority and the rigidness of discipline that comes with it. You don't like being limited and having to focus on one single path even though that is the proven course of success. In order to achieve anything one must have a foundation from...

One of the "advantages" I have when it comes to having to live on a budget, is that I have to seriously think through anything I invest money into. From what I've seen this piece has a heck of a lot going for it BUT, I see it as one more cog in a particular gear work I am wanting to create as...

LEARNING requires multiple streams of in-put for most of us but NEVER think for a minute that books are obsolete and worthless or even an "Opinion" as some put it. You get more out of books for the dollar ventured, PERIOD! Books will not fail you because of a power shortage or black out or a...

thanks Tyler. . . there are enough people of position on this board that can put feelers out that's why I posted it and will hopefully, see some positive feedback through, even in an IM.

I've been known for my technical & resource skills for decades and have worked with several award winning teams on top end grand illusions as well as some smaller effects (some of which get stolen by well known Tv jerks. . . not that I'd ever refer to an ego with a bad haircut a jerk). Truth of...

DAMN! Another very expensive toy. . . I so don't do this poor thing well. . . Beer budget & Champagne tastes OK. . . Dear Santa. . . It really is everything one could ask for when it comes to this kind of technology; especially for doing haunts and seance work. A RELATED QUESTION: Do any...

Links? I've yet to see this new piece in that E has been down and I can't get onto it. Anyone have a link to this new version? Price Points? I'm not familiar with the whole eCig technology but I've said since day one, if the gaff could be built into a Thumb Tip vs. a Pen, it would be...

You've been given some sound answers but I have a couple of more starting with a.) DON'T GO BUYING NEW TRICKS BUT RATHER, INVEST IN BOOKS. This is one of my top pet peeves in that books, for the dollar ventured, will give you far more material to work with than any video and especially any...

I think the guys behind the counter should be spanked. . . that's older thinking than I'd give you. I love what you can do with Loops though I'm all thumbs when it comes to working with thread. I do however, combine loops with an ITR unit (BOSS); when you combine methods it is much harder for...