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I've done some work with washes, mostly with other objects, and haven't ran into a situation where a wash is necessary with cards. I could see it useful for a card cheat, and yours was done beautifully, I just don't see myself needing/using it anytime soon. If I did gambling demonstrations I...

You should try Bing! Only took me 4 seconds. :)

By the time you're accepting paid gigs, you won't be messing up tricks very often. Depending on how the trick is messed up will determine how to fix it or cover it up. It's good to purposely mess up in practice and then think your way out of the situation. A couple of scenarios: What would...

Ditto all of the books above and add a few: Designing Miracles by Darwin Ortiz Strong Magic hits on all of the important parts of presentation, Designing Miracles does all of the behind the scenes work with structuring the effect itself for maximum impact. Close Up:The Real Secrets of...

The Art of Krowd Keeping by Gazzo Another great resource, as it's practical advice for the exact thing you're trying to do, from someone who's done it longer than you've been alive. :)

I would take a few days off from practicing the dl completely. It may sound counter-intuitive, but taking a break from it will help more than practicing it over and over. Use the fool-proof one until you're confident in the new one and then make the transition. Start using the new one...

This effect looks pretty cool. I don't know that I'll be picking it up but I like the idea. As far as tearing cards up in performances, I do it all the time. I've done tricks that destroy entire decks. These are the tricks a lot of people remember over long periods of time (Remember that crazy...

As far as what magic I do, I do what interests me. Why? Because it interests me. :) I'll answer your questions below this but I wanted to make a comment on why people responded the way you did. Magic in and of itself is boring and lifeless. If you watch a stage illusion on mute it almost...

People naturally separate into groups that have similar interests. If I don't enjoy flourishes and flourishing then I won't be able to relate to people who do. I don't hate flourishing, it's a skill just like anything else and a hobby to most...just like magic is to most. To mix the two is...

# Cards Across: I like two versions, one is from Ted Anneman using envelopes and is very clean, the other is the basic routine where three go across between two spectators, impromptu and entertaining (not sure where to cite it, as I don't recall where I learned it) # Poker Demonstration: I...

Looks pretty good, and the lengthening ending is a great ending. With knowledge of the CCKs and inherit knowledge of my abilities, I could probably gimmick my own (working) flash drives pretty easily. I wouldn't have the long one though... Neat effect, I had to think a bit on a possible...

I just wanted to thank you Craig for taking the time to write all of that out. Probably the best advice I've seen in a long time when it comes to routine building. I also wanted to throw in something a magician told at a lecture, probably not originally his...but who knows, Eric DeCamps said...

I just want to third the notion of watching other people who perform in order to get a sense of showmanship. Watch everything from tv and movies to comedians and broadway musicals. If I had to suggest a book that indirectly helped me realize how much can go into showmanship it would be Born...

http://vaude.tv/category/time-to-be-awesome David Corsaro talks with some big names in magic, a lot of which is about performance and theory. This will help you get started thinking about these sorts of things. As far as getting money for books, maybe try to sell some things you don't use...

Go out and meet strangers apart from people who know you do magic. Don't mention it, don't perform, and just interact. Over time they will find out you do magic, but they'll be a friend first. It also doesn't hurt to refuse to perform, be polite about it, but it's not your job to perform for...

When I say Theme, I mean a reason to have the show, other than the fact that you want to sell it. Even if it's you as a magician showing off impossible things to a crowd you need a connection. If your character is consistent and your transitions well thought out then you'll do fine. That leads...

The only question I would have you ask yourself is 'What is this show about? Why am I doing it? What is the theme?' Even if it's just you showing a bunch of tricks, I can't tell you what effects will work for you. If you can find a theme/connection then the effects should fill themselves in...

I've never had someone attempt to do this because I was a magician, but I have been ridiculed (back in the day) and I have some insight (probably helpful, since I'm out of high school and in the real world now). I thought about it and I only have on piece of advice, one that my best friends...

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Because it was the truth? :rolleyes: An ambitious card routine should be anything except an ambitious card. Josh Jay used a remote control and by having the spectator press channel up (or something similar) the card would go to the top. When it didn't work he would take the remote and check...