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Should you tear a bill up, only to restore it? If an effect doesn't make sense/can't be justified...should you perform it?

I don't have this problem. I learned a long (seems like a long) time ago that you feel the way you want to feel. That is to say, whatever your mind dwells on will affect your entire emotional balance. If ten things go wrong on a day that only two go right, and every time something else...

over and over. that's about how to practice them. Another approach: Step by step perfect any and all sleights/mechanics individually. Once satisfied, put it all together, no script, and practice until it's second nature. Use a mirror(or camera) to check angles, then use a wall or...

Actually, to make up for production costs probably. Or was planned from the beginning. If they wanted their friends to have copies, they would have saved some from the first print. Their intake wasn't what they expected, not as many people signed up and bought it. There might not actually be...

If you do it natural and smooth, nobody will question it. They see 4 aces, two were red, two were black and one of the black ones was fancy. Don't seem nervous doing it, and you should be fine.

http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=1803 not like it's stickied and full of useful information :rolleyes: (:

I use the top change. And the glide. I don't use the slide force, you got me there. I wouldn't even know what people don't use. If done correctly it shouldn't be seen so it's hard to tell what would or would not be used. :)

http://devilsadvocateproductions.com/Play.html They've been out for a long time. I picked them up a while ago, it is great material, but most people who already bought it aren't worried about a limited printed copy since the value is in the material itself. -Rik

Brilliant. Anate is pretty damn sexy. I've had it for less than 24 hours and tried it 3 times, hit twice (even forced a suit once...for fun and practice) and the time it didn't hit I was able to get out of it. (I'm a lucky man...I use play cards as bookmarks and the book I'm currently reading...

I recently recieved an advanced copy of SYN and just wanted to add my thoughts to this thread. (this is after reading manuscript, I have yet to perform it...will edit/review it myself after I do). SYN : Dual coin bend, borrowed change if you feel it's nessicary, stunning piece of magic...

Working magicians do it quite often. I have 2 different effects where the spectator cuts to the aces. (just one example). A lot of new, younger magicians may or may not have adopted this yet, but it's not new. Like cm said, talking about it on T11 is probably a new concept. And I...

"It's in my blood." Just a thought. The mind of an engineer, the attention span of a child, and a love for people. I love figuring things out, solving problems, and interacting with people. Magic fits who I am and what I enjoy doing. I can construct effects, routines and then make...

Like everyone said, for a couple of weeks you're already ahead of the curve in my opinion. Flourishes gets smoother and faster the more you practice them. Try learning some 'simple' cuts to help accent the longer 2-handed cuts. Charlier Revolution Fans (one hand, thumb, pressure fan)...

If you want to write your prediction, there is always the swami... or use a force, then force your spectator to mis-remember you handling the cards when they selected it... or learn how to read minds. Good luck with this one. ;) -Rik

Adding Fuel In the description, it still says every Friday. (found this by clicking 'learn more' on the 1-on-1 page) And extreme detail looks like one word, I'm not sure if that's a typo or the italics. I see things... I don't stay up and wait, and personally think JB or anyone notifying us...

Most people have never taken the time to construct their own gimmicks in any shape or form, so it's naturally harder for people who have never experienced it before. (:

There are similar effects, most noted won't use an envelope transposition. I am not a magic history buff, so I am not the one to ask. As for the sleight you mentioned. Do you mean control or move the card to the top? Or are you forcing a card on someone, and it's on the top. They are two...

Collapsible blades/spikes? If you mess up nobody is hurt...if you don't they can be made to look realistic. If it jams...and you mess up...just don't mess up? just a thought. I think the props used, or method conceived, should be sure-fire. If there is any possibility that something...

I just want to say that too many different elements can take away from the whole experience. This isn't just directed to you either, anyone who adds 6 and 7 elements to one show can take this and mull over it when creating routines. If you do a bill trick (say Greed, which ends you with a...

Still seems like too much is going on. If it works, I can't say it's wrong. And maybe I'll try this out in the future, just to gauge reactions. But right now I'd ask you to just think about changing the dynamics just a hair. As for not liking or using doubles. I'm not going to argue if...