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Topits & certain types of pulls I'd say. . . if you like working in shirt sleeves vs. jacket go to the KJMagic.com site and ask Kevin to hook you up with Sylvester the Jester. . . Sly has an awesome topit system that allows you to work wearing a dress shirt and suspenders. . . it's perfect for...

What kind of gimmick? If you're talking about something like a Swami device download my free ebook on the Swami (available through Lybrary.com). Most any gimmick can be made from materials found locally; stationary stores, hobby & craft stores, lumber yards, etc. that's where you find the real...

I've actually watch Gaeton Bloom sleeve a bottle of beer and blow the minds of other magicians. . . I admire anyone that develops this skill in that it is one of the more difficult methods associated with true Slight of Hand. Lapping a.k.a. Tony Slydini's big secret, is one of the least used...

What makes "Cold Reading" so daunting, in my opinion, are books like the Rowland "Full-Facts" book or "Tradecraft" in that they were penned by skeptics trying to presenting an argument -- people that don't want the simplicity of the art to be seen, as it had been for most of the century prior to...

This said by the guy posed with Santa Claus. . .

Well boys & girls, October is afoot and of course we have all those last minute "What's super cool for Halloween" type questions and worse, those that want to toss a Seance together for a show this coming weekend. . . WRONG! If it's October and you're only just now thinking about this...

Interesting list, Austin I agree with most of it but there are a few other stops, one in particular, my own MENTALISM Resource & Guide. While there are those that have "problems" with this book, at least it will give you an honest purview as to what Mentalism is all about vs. the more censored...

I fear that TeeDee is correct and we need to mix things up a bit more. In re-reading things here I think that first of all, T-11 needs to create a book club sub-forum because this can get rather big, fast. Too, there are a couple of secondary niche departments that should exist under this...

I will most always support ANYTHING that encourages education in the craft (even card tricks) . . . my biggest concern centers on how many of "us" don't know the basic history of magic, let alone the key areas of study we happen to specialize in; we don't know the "Who's Who" of that niche and...

Dee is right and quite frankly, I'd love to see other people speak up who actually do read and study this stuff. . . not to sound arrogant, but I actually get a bit tired playing Encyclopedia . . . I rarely see anyone link people to books and resources the way I do and given the lethargy in so...

I couldn't agree more. . . that's one of the reasons I started those threads about creating sub forums for Mentalism and Stage. . . we're missing far too many specifics as things stand. While I don't want to see another maze akin to the Cafe, I think a handful of subforums would prove more than...

Hmmmmm. . . I must be wrong with my theory on how it works. . . wow! Maybe I need to post my method. . .

I'm confused by your question, are you talking about the handful of sub-forums listed on this site's index or the plethora of other forums on the web that deal with magic, like The Magic Bunny, Ellusionist, Magic Cafe, etc.? THE "BEST" of anything is the place you feel most comfortable in and a...

AND THIS, LADIES & GENTS, IS HOW MAGIC IS SUPPOSED TO WORK! Thank You Krab 1 for proving that there are still people involved with magic that know how to keep a secret vs. whoring off their tricks.

First of all, I've never understood the fascination of ACAAN but too, I fear that the method you are offering is somewhat transparent; clever and super simple, but a bit obvious to someone with more than a few years practical study in magic, let alone Mentalism. So KUDOS for the thinking, it's...

RANT, RANT, RANT. . . was that High School enough for you? I never said that the OP wanted to do a proposal, for that matter, I've seen magic used in some very beautiful proposals over the years and even helped stage a couple of magical weddings (still trying for a funeral, though). My...

Excellent example, Toby! Other bits would include doing an old bit known as Chink-ka-Chink using sugar cubes or butter patties. . . of course, there is Zombie Baked Potato, but we'll not go there. . .

Being a Mind Reader I already know. . . buhaha. . . But Seriously Folks. . . I would say that our Original Poster is just after tricks, not so much a desire to become a magician. I will however, point out to him that he could put those two effects he mentioned to shame if he'd just learn...

A lot of people have used Dresscode in talent shows, it is usually well received. 2.5 minutes is exceptionally short so you will need to grab their attention hard & fast. You may want to look into doing an old styled "Flash Opener" in which you fill the stage in roughly 2 minutes time. It...

hehe. . . Jay invited me to join him this coming Friday. . . he's doing a lecture 20 minutes from where I live of all things... Huzzarr!