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ENTER: Devil's Advocate Opening - This should be fast paced, music enhanced, and better get the crowd excited in 3 minutes or less While this is the standard, it is not carved in stone. Many acts, especially the classic manipulation type acts, started slow with very deliberate action. Check...

Exploiting any forum as a marketing vehicle has to be done with class and not constant promotion. The gent that used to be known as Jonathon Royale proved this point by becoming one of the most banned jerks on the internet, with the bulk of his offerings being less than credible. . . he's now...

I'll give you that the demonstration of some rather crude "thought reading" happened PRIOR TO the formal development of what became "Mentalism" and "Mental Magic", this can be traced (documentation wise) to the court of Elizabeth I and Scotto the mage. But again, mind-sets differed in that time...

What you did was in fact a "trick" or "effect" in that it "affected" your audience in a positive way. You used the principles of psychology, misdirection and the most important one of all -- KEEPING IT SIMPLE -- which is the easiest way to not just fool the laity but magicians as well. I...

There is a joke within the ranks of Magic and even more so within Mentalism about having earned the honor of being booted from the Cafe because we taught something the powers that be don't agree with. . . some might even say they supported a democrat instead of a republican (not not kidding)...

I forget who it was that said it, but the gist is this, "A Magician Will Go to See a Mind Reader Work and Ask Himself, "How Could I Use This in My Act". . . Where the Mentalist Isn't Likely to Visit a Magic Show and Think, "How Could I Put Those Topsy Turvey Bottles into My Act"". . . in other...

I was amazed by this documentary on Street Magic, hope you enjoy it.

Understand, I'm far more a traditionalist and too, I refuse to look at Mentalism as being "a trick" and for that reason, I refuse to "lessen" it or my personal advantages as a performer, by treating anything I do in such a way. Yes and No. . . Mentalism is RELATED art form just as mime...

I've encountered very few magicians that can fool me in that I do know how most all of it works . . . BUT, when I see an ARTIST like this young man (who actually won @ FISM as I've come to learn) or the great Norm Nealson, Shamada or Tomsoni & Co. I see what magic is supposed to be; the simple &...

I just found this posted on Facebook. . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_D6H-qNBFk

Like many in my age group, I find the whole "stopping random people on the street" a.k.a. Ambush or Guerrilla Magic to be very distasteful and insulting, but I have pointed out in some of my material that there are ways of attracting passers-by vs. the assault mode popularized by Blaine & Angel...

When I was a kid and first getting into magic, I remember a certain cardinal rule that was repeated over and over and over again; IT'S A SECRET KEEP IT TO YOURSELF! Exposing or sharing methods, and even within the fellowship at times, hurts magic. You might want to say that it's "your effect"...

I like it. . . I'd frame it different just because of my own way of working, but I like it. You have something here

You're preaching to the choir here. . . but I'm glad to see optimism in a person. Sadly, some of us let too much of what we see in this world, beat us down and callous our hearts a bit. But it's all a part of the journey that allows us to earn greatness.

You should talk with them, the team here and other outlets; tell them what you are doing and see if they'll either match you on the investment or simply sponsor a dozen or even a half-dozen pieces. This is a very positive project and an excellent marketing opportunity for any merchant. Another...

The key term here is "Talc" it's the primary ingredient in most body powders and yes, fanning powders of old (I'm not familiar with all the newer stuff, BUT. . . ) There is a product used in the auto-body industry known as "pearls", very fine silicon beads that get mixed with paint. These have...

Certainly not intentional nor would I ever do so as to take away from your view. I think you know where you stand in my book. On the other hand, I think contrast is a good thing and I've always been great in the role of Devil's Advocate . . . I can even take up that side arguing in favor of...

A SUGGESTION. . . make this YOUR annual project! Adopting a non-profit or two within your community will take you far in the public mind, so let your talent and actions speak on your behalf. Something to think about. . . see if you can muster up some sponsors. Go to area food stores and see...

How well did Dress Code go over for you the last time? Using familiarity can be to your advantage and if you have the funds you may want to look into something like Lee Alex's Color Change Vest or a similar "quick change" gag that feels a lot like the original Dress Code routine. By doing this...

You scared me William. . . I've never seen you as a glittering Vampire or a buffed out Werewolf. . .