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Thank you, jokes for the select few who run the universe are appreciated. To the original post (because we all love to stay on topic) I ditto everything said against you doing this again. Well, I guess you didn't listen and you did do it again...so stop? Please? I'm 21, I don't do...

Karma, dreams, relationships, life and death - to name a few more. Dinosaurs, card cheats and poker, technology...

Yes and no. Your character and who you are should be from within. but just because you can be yourself doesn't mean you know how to structure/routine effects for maximum amazement or entertainment. Hell, 2,000 kids on youtube are pouring their hearts out as we speak...they still suck, but...

I meant it as the beginning of changing the publics view of magic. Don't make up excuses, 'You must have seen an amateur magician to think magic is lame'. Just do something amazing, change peoples minds, and continue with the next victim...uhhh spectator. ;) In terms of presenting or any other...

Seconding them all. The Power of Myth and Multiple Layers of Deception over the others. Maybe tackle the issues of -Pride, and the resistance to criticism/change as a magician -How deep should the rabbit hole go? How much do you allow someone to believe concerning supernatural powers...

I've read through the posts, agreeing with some and questioning others, it's almost half past midnight two nights after my 21st birthday, and I'm going to make this post as coherent as possible. I don't promise anything. Most lacking? In a stolen word, Humanity. Humanity sums up the...

Rube Goldberg machines! homemade of course. The best one to complete the most meaningless task wins. Impressive by many standards, and will help with creativity.

When I'm messing around with cards and someone asks me to 'do a trick' I might do one or two and then ask if they'd like to see something more than a card trick. I then go into either mind reading, metal bending (DG's Clip Trip if a paperclip is handy), or a simple coin...

I didn't vote. I have never been asked about a trick deck. I only perform with blue or red bikes or tally-ho's. I have novelty or custom decks often and people never mention it. -Rik

It's a distinction most people don't want to think about. They associate confidence with their favorite performer. Their ego creates a mirror of their favorite performer within themselves. The reflected image tricks them into having confidence. They like the feeling and refuse to admit it...

Well written, just as the first one. I would say that having Bold Titles Above each type of magic or venue would make it easier to read and reference a second time through. Can't wait for the third one, keep it up. -Rik

Very good article. This essay screams 'experience' unlike some texts that consist of theories; you can tell these are things you learned the hard way on your way to being a professional. I'm going to read part 2 now, as I saw part of it posted. Had you posted this section and then said the...

Good ideas. David Blaine goes over something similar to this in his book Mysterious Stranger. His thoughts are more along the lines of 'think of a card' you try and guess. If you're wrong. Walk away, no big deal. If you're right, you can do any number of simple tricks and they'll be...

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For a vast array of practice techniques : Click Here The thread is closed-but you can read it and get insight. As for books. I will read every page of a book before I get into practicing from it. I don't practice everything from any one book. I think reading and going through each...

I don't doubt that it works. I've gone through a deck, pulled out someones card and placed it on top in front of them before. They were amazed it got to the top. My friend still owes me ten dollars. You asked us to let you know if it was invisible enough. Nothing was seen, but it could...

I skipped pages 2,3, and 4. I'm pretty sure there were no good arguments against Kevin's post on page 1 so I'll just agree with both what he said and what Steerpike has mentioned above. If someone is actually convinced to switch cards because of a poll I would like them to PM me. There are...

I agree with whoever said it could be smoother. The control, if it's what it appears to be, has been done. You did it very well, but the hand movement at the end could raise suspicion. I can see it working 95%+ of the time against laymen and fooling magicians who have yet to find that...

-takes in a deep breath- The first time I read this tread it was late and I didn't have time to answer. Now that I see it again, and have caught up more or less, I guess my thoughts may count towards something. I find myself in a mix of figuring out who I am versus who I want to be in...

They won't prove you wrong. Just saying. And welcome, Blind is a killer effect. It works great for a closer, just box the decks and you're on your way! -Rik