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  1. William Draven

    4th of July Magic

    Well I don't know if I can get any of the video up in time for tomorrow but here's a still taken from the stage call. Best damn cast I've ever worked with at Anime Expo. Hands down! From left to right: Naathan Phan, Rev. Vincent Wolf, Brother Daniel the Demented, Dino Staats, Jeff Favor...
  2. William Draven

    4th of July Magic

    If I can get something edited together in time you better believe I'll share! Happy 4rth everyone.
  3. William Draven

    Street Smarts

    Thanks so much Rick! I'm always glad to help and share what I've learned with anyone willing to listen. Busking is a lot of fun, but it's hard work. You've got to keep a positive mind set because it's the type of thing that will break you if you let it.
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    Street Smarts

    (Continued From Above...) Hat management is important as well. Knowing how to manage your hat helps increase the profitability of your act. A few things I've picked up on that has helped increase my hat yields are: Put a few dollars in the hat to start with. No one wants to be the first...
  5. William Draven

    Street Smarts

    A few weeks ago I passed an audition to street perform at a major tourist attraction in Hollywood, CA. City Walk at Universal Studios. Street performing, or busking as it's often known by is in many ways a much harder performance art as compared to other forms of magic such as closeup or even...
  6. William Draven

    Tattoo design, thoughts?

    Seeing the above post made me smile.
  7. William Draven

    Question about published material.

    I don't think there is any problem with reposting the article for sake of saying look what someone wrote about me on like facebook or forums, but I am certain you can't use the entire article for publicity or marketing. Though you should be able to use quotes from the article for marketing...
  8. William Draven

    Stepping on other magicians toes and etiquette

    It's generally a bad show of etiquette to perform in any establishment that has talent working the same night as that said talent. So yes, if you're working the joint, and he's walking around doing stuff (especially without management's permission) Then yes I'd be quite upset with him had I be...
  9. William Draven

    Cardistry

    Take a look at either Andrei's stuff here on T11 or Ekatatrina's pure DVD. Should keep you busy for a bit. Trilogy is good too
  10. William Draven

    Creators and Performers.

    I'm not sure I agree with everything this guy is saying. I don't really see magicians holding creators in negative light. Honestly, Houchin, Garcia, Sankey, and Paul Harris being names that come to mind when it comes to creating material and all of them seem to do well in the respect...
  11. William Draven

    Insane by Andy Nyman

    Don't worry lads... I've got a copy ordered and I plan to review it once it shows up by next week.
  12. William Draven

    Burning your mouth during 'Lit'?

    Hey kids don't be stupid. It's fire. Of course there's a risk. I've been eating and blowing fire for a few years now and yes you can burn yourself. You'll heal quick but the burns are like getting ahold of a hot slice of pizza or hot coffee. This isn't 100% but as lOng as you are careful...
  13. William Draven

    Song A Day For Ellen! MAGIC & MUSIC

    This didn't do a lot for me, but then again this isn't my type of music either. I applaud you though, you're young and you've got ambition. You've got a dream, so I hope you continue to chase it. I have a lot of respect for Ellen, I hope you make it.
  14. William Draven

    What makes a great deck review?

    Definitely keep it short. The entire unboxing process is unnecessary. If you perform card magic or XCM a lot then you're going to know the basics that will be required of a deck in order to be functional. I'd cover those basics, and then talk about the visual appeal. maybe compare it to a...
  15. William Draven

    Photos from my last Stage Show

    Oh awesome! Looks like you were having quite a good time, and I bet the kids all enjoyed it too. Well done!
  16. William Draven

    Original Effect

    You're moves are very smooth and well practiced. However I agree with Rick. Without any patter backing this up the aces at the end are disjointed and doesn't make any sense. Perhaps you could do a production of the two aces, and then vanish them first. That way they reappear at the end with...
  17. William Draven

    white centurions photos

    Honestly I'm not so sure I understand what it is you are asking us to do. Google would be my first go-to for something like this. If it's not there then I guess you're only other option is find someone with an opened deck, and get them to scan the back of the card for you and email you the...
  18. William Draven

    Is "Pressure" really worth $20?

    Honestly I find the 20$ a bit steep. I figured it out after watching the trailer for it, and it's one of those things that just befuddle me how it actually fools anyone. however to play devils advocate here There is a nice thing about buying the trick. The DVD's is always the additional...
  19. William Draven

    Pick Trick

    I think this thread belongs in the wire forum.
  20. William Draven

    What makes a great deck review?

    Soooo whatcha do is go spend a day or two looking at other video reviews or reading reviews on forums and take notes, then figure out what makes you unique or what you want to do differently and go from there. I'll gladly critique for free anything youve put the time and effort into creating...
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