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I'd love to know what books you've been reading, Jr. I've been on stage or working behind the scenes with shows since 1970 and since the early 80s, dabbling in Mentalism & Bizarre Entertainment. I more than know the difference and they are not where close to being one in the same. Learning...

Let's put it this way. . . as they are known today, the Tarot has a direct history tied to missionary work well before the advent of the printing press. They are not some kind of ancient Egyptian mystery, nor are they something invented by witches, the Roma, Strega, etc. I've read Tarot since...

I've seen a fair handful of talented souls destroy themselves with this sort of thinking and then too, I've watched people like Jerry Andrus, who went out of his way to not lie in the least, devastate folks. . . If Jerry were to do a double-lift he's say something along the lines of "It appears...

Ok. . . Corinda has several different kinds of codes including something similar to what goatears suggested. . . the version in the book used an ashtray as the visual cue method. The easiest system I can suggest is the predetermined list or sequence list that is also noted in the code act...

This is one of the links along the left side of the Profile page. Thought maybe you'd know something about it. Hope you're having a busy Halloween season.

QUESTION: I found a link to a Blog of some kind but when I click it I'm told I'm not allowed to view it. What is it and why am I not allowed in?

What are you trying to create? There's numerous effects done with stooges but it depends on how you want to use them and if it's just for the sake of some fun at a party or something you will do as part of an on-going show. I really can't name specific routines in that you will know the...

Lance is a great guy but a very busy individual. I've had several interactions with him when I lived in Vegas, mainly due to me work with Creative Illusions. The most memorable story centers on a Barbeque "Pool Party" at his house in which the Who's Who of magic filled the yard; Shimada &...

I've had a bit of experience in this department, mostly with larger illusions BUT. . . The first thing that must be considered is the actual piece; * What Materials/Props Are Used * What's the Storyline Behind the Effect? * Is There a Cultural Background to the Bit? With the larger scaled...

Think of it this way. . . you are "intercepting thoughts" and as such you are trying to catch them with your mind. The explanation I use is that I get little split second visuals and feelings as to what the thought might be but it's such a quick and fleeting impression it takes me a bit to nail...

I'll second that. . . you are doing a lot of "typical" mistakes when it comes to working a TT. . . believe it or not, some of the best TT work doesn't rely on the thumb . . . I'll let you dwell on that point. BUT, you may want to invest in the Gary Darwin TT books and I think he recently...

I've got a couple of these new deck designs and I got them because they were "neat" artistically. I just bought the new Zombie deck with the Rider back because it's something that fits my personality. And yes, I can understand the pack rat thing that magicians seem to be possessed by, I'm just...

Ok, first a history lesson or two. . . The Tarot are a Christian creation. Long before the bible saw a printing press the crusaders & Templars used picture cards to teach the lessons of the gospels. These picture cards evolved into the Tarot which ultimately turned into a table GAME called...

I'd save myself a butt load of cash, go to the drug store or Walmart and buy a deck of Bikes . . . there's no need for a clip or box because if I'm actually working with them I'll destroy a deck in the course of one evening due to crimps, bends and simple destruction of this and that card. Too...

Interesting but I would suggest you work on your reveal; rather than just blurting it out build towards it such as saying, "I'm seeing y, c, and yes, that's an l. . . Bicycle, is that what you're thinking of" This form of reveal may seem "old" but it works because it builds towards the reveal...

End of you high school years? You graduated in the mid-80s? That would put you close to being an old fart like me (give or take a decade) "Cursive" has been a standard for centuries and a form of communication that revealed one's level of education as well as social status. Now, and...

You're over complicating things. Yes, if you are going to do an "official report" on an individual based on their handwriting, you do need a large sample so you can find the habits of writing style; how they dot i's and use certain types of loops, the lean of letters in certain types of words...

Here's a question for you; Are you wanting to show off as you do card tricks or are you wanting to do fan work to show off both, art & dexterity? When doing traditional stage & parlor work and specifically Card Manipulations, there are special decks that are ultra-thin, like the Norm Nealson...

I had to chuckle at some of the comments about "out of date" information set into this thread. You see, I've worked some of the most famous effects of the big stage using Howard Thurston's actual props such as the Sawing in Half and in so doing, I've watched that massive, clunky looking cabinet...

Hey All . . . I know that many of you are looking for ideas for the Holidays. While mostly large scaled, here's some resources that may help Paul Osborn Books -- http://www.osborneillusionsystems.com/ (look under "Books") * Holiday Illusions -- $35.00 * Haunted Illusions "Best...