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I'd discourage talk about Pyro effects, especially chemical magic. There are a lot of legal issues around this now days and too, far too many younger individuals can get hurt trying experiments based on inaccurate posts and details.

While there is a movement within magic (Mentalism & Bizarre Magick) to be more "organic" and "real" (known as Urban Shamanism) I would warn you to be very careful with the whole "I'm Real" thing, it can backfire and I mean that on the legal as well as physical end of things (not to mention the...

First of all, the routine he did last night wasn't "Mentalism" it was "Mental Magic" -- the routine was developed by Dick Zimmerman, a magician for his magic show, for starters. I did love his idea of swapping the normal table that goes with the effect with the ladder, very clever. But yes, he...

I have seen at least one performer use this as a reveal for the "chosen card". . . they produce the queen (the wrong card) but then show her holding the 6. In another, more complicated but cute variation, the card was erased and an card box sat in its place. . . the chosen card would rise up...

I had to use this quote because there is so much valuable truth to it and rules of the art so many ignore, like working on an act for extended periods of time, quietly, until THE ACT IS GENUINELY READY FOR THE STAGE. . . or types of venues you're wanting to work; knowing the mechanics of a trick...

Manipulation gets this classification because it is one of the more pure forms of magic and no, it is not limited to "mime" acts such as you describe. I talk quite a bit during Cups & Balls, my Sponge Balls & coin work when I did it. . . . . . if you didn't catch that let me be more blunt. ...

I've not wadded through this thread in that I'm one of the sharks Ady warned you of. . . I smell fresh blood For starters, you aren't ready for Mentalism, it's that simple. Mentalism requires some serious command of words, confidence, presence, the ability to manage people and size them up...

I think you may have that a bit backwards. . . Body Loads & Loading usually refers to secretly retained items such as billiard balls in a holder or doves set into the coat, etc.

Just now. . . will be in touch

I just noticed you're from Ohio (poor guy). . . I grew up in Springfield

I've avoided this thread because of the odd title and the fact that your post is bigger than mine tend to be. . . ;-) I'm simply not familiar with the technical term for what most human beings actually do -- learning via Osmosis or subconscious absorption as some would know it. It is very much...

For some reason I can't PM you so the best bet would be for you to highlight my name and select the eMail option (I think that will work) I'd say SKYPE but again, I'm not certain about the security issue here given that you're military.

Which aspect of stage magic are you interested in? I'm always up to discussing big stage that was my primary area of work during my first incarnation as a showman. Or, are you more interested in small stage/cabaret type magic -- manipulation acts, etc.? Truth is, both have the same basic...

I've had far too many but the two biggies that stick out most remain the funniest. . . A) The Worse Performance was @ the Magic Castle and every single effect failed . . . either something was broken, a hinge lock wasn't in place, the bird was dead or the assistant missed her cue. . . every...

PLEASE! Go back to school and learn how to spell and know which version of a word belongs where. Not only will it allow you to look far more educated & PROFESSIONAL it will garner you far more respect in life, as a whole. When it comes to the issue of "giving things away" I've pointed out...

Steerpike has a point here. . . I'll take it further (of course). . . Why are you pooping out so much? The key to being a great showman is leaving your audience wanting MORE. . . show me where you're doing that? Yes, your fellows that are buying all this stuff are your audience and just...

Go back and STUDY Corinda, don't just rush through it. Consider this a challenge from me to you; the method for the above "Prediction" is in 13 Steps and if I recall correctly, envelopes a few short paragraphs. I'm not going to reveal anything other than the fact that two methods are involved...

Well, there are more of us than the under 30 crowd wants to think. . . ;-) Why are you so eager to sell something you have an exclusive on, right now? I know Mentalists that pay thousands of dollars for a couple of sheets of paper, just so they have an exclusive impossibility for their show...

If you'd asked me this back in the 1970's I'd tell you that I took two hits of blotter and just let my mind go. . . but as Dr. T. Leary points out, you only need to do such things once and from then on, simply think and it all comes back. That said, I have to say that it's my twisted...

You will want to get the Vernet brand ESP Deck. . . it might come with the book, I'm not positive how he and Alain set things up.