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Sealed envelopes are just as convincing as boxes. Easier to transport, cheap to make your own, and I've never had any problems with them.

Poker, skateboarding, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, futbol (yes, I know I'm American...I like futbol better than soccer), bottle cap collecting, writing, gaming, and reading. That's about it...I think.

I'm guessing the method is so simple we'll all slap our foreheads for not thinking of it... But, when has something come out and us as magicians not slapped our heads for thinking the obvious... -Rik

I'm not a paid performer, so I'll let them do advice on what to charge and why. But this is important. Most party's I go to with friends include some form of drinking (legally) and most have cards for drinking games (social and intoxicating) and somewhere between arriving and people getting...

looks awesome. I love the idea. *starts fumbling with own ring and string* See if I cant figure out a way to do it without spending money I don't have. :) Really does look phenomenal -Rik

It all comes down to the presentation. Darren Brown can take the most basic effects and completely blow your mind with principles you already know. I would say his version of the Oracle act (seen on 'An Evening of Wonders' if I'm not mistaken) was the most mind-altering thing I've ever seen...

That just made my day. A lot of people would have immediately said 'okay, i'll do a video right now' and put something up on the internet without taking the time to really explore and perfect it. Sounds awesome though, finding new things out is always fun, even if you find out that it's...

"I'd like for everyone to lend me your ears, attention, and you in the front row-could I borrow your sock?" I guess pulling your own sock off would be suspicious...and people would hesitate to examine it. "Please examine my sweaty sock, note that it is just a sock-it has not been gimmicked...

I agree with the videos, you need to get a video shoot going. It'd be more impressive to have live shoot instead of pictures and a recording. as for the content.. Coming from a city that isn't known for creating rappers(Durham), in a state that doesn't have a nationwide-known 'ghetto'(North...

PK Touches Mind reading (depending on the materials will depend on the trick) If I have pen/paper (or business card) I can do a prediction effect, nothing at all I've recently been practicing my cold reading for fun, it's enjoyable but not something I plan on using extensively. Key bend (if...

lol, that's a great episode...Oh, topic back on...right-o I agree with changing the cascade out, it was well covered...but a bit unnatural. You riffled, got the card, -pause- then cascaded...it just needs more practice (or a better take on video) The script could use some work. Sandwich...

It's also true that there are three kinds of people in this world, those who can count and those who can not. Which of the three are you? And I'm impartial to a mentalist thread, I'd use it but am not in a hurry to have it put in the forums.

I think the rope tricks you mentioned would play well in a street atmosphere. Sponge balls play really well, especially if you have a kid helping you (they're just so darn cute people can't resist watching). Try searching for Gazzo's tossed out deck (pretty sure Penguin sells it). He is a...

Actually some people's riffle shuffle will mess this up. And I find crimps, controls, and even palming a card off more practical then the one way on these decks. It's not in my interest to have to take the time to find their card again after they shuffled by going through the deck and finding...

I've seen a few different ways. And now I would like to present my (basket, hat, bucket...whatever you're using to collect tips in) of optimism! You may wonder why I call it that, well I hope to one day have it completely full. I know it's a little optimistic, but I'd appreciate any help you...

Difficult to read, you should try spacing it out more, or capitalizing words. I don't think Criss Angel is to blame when it comes to exposure through youtube by younger magicians. Respect is mutual, secrets are all the same, and most people learn from their friends rather than celebrities. If...

The one you never see. :) -Rik

How do you know there isn't already one? o_O -Rik

-Because you're a better performer, -Other people are not good performers? -the latest and greatest is only the greatest when done in the right context -People like simple, their small brains can handle it with little to no thought :) -Too many climaxes ruins it for everyone involved (I mean you...

I agree with what is bold. Where reading can eventually generate mastery, it will only be of theory and whatever someone thinks is mastery of moves and even then they have not mastered anything. The underlined I also agree with. But instead of telling him to read more/learn more right away, I...