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A 45 minute show should be about 10-12 effects tops if you are performing them correctly, with patter, interacting with the crowd, etc. If you do any more than that...you are basically just working straight down your set list of 20 effects and you are not giving them a show. In that case you are...

Do not pass up that book, it is a must have and a very quick read I may add. It is one of my top 5 books that I have out of about 25 that are in my library. Sankey provides a ton of valuable information in Beyond Secrets. I ordered my copy when he did a special and got a 2nd copy free for a...

Outstanding review David....I love Eric's work. I have zero skill with coins and already own Bobo's Book so this may be a good step for me. Thanks a ton!

I had a similar experience in Disney World. A big crowd was in the magic shop watching the demo magician and they were going nuts. After most of the people left I complimented him on a few of his effects and then asked if I could show him a few things. He looked at me like, "Yeah sure kid...ha...

Guys...I took about 40 pictures. I'm sure people would love to see more. Is there any way I can post like an online album with a link so you guys can appreciate all of the pics? I am not familiar with any free software or a way to do that. As soon as someone lets me know I will post the entire...

We also went to a magic library across the street from the magic museum where there were thousands of library books from all over the world that are just now being card cataloged. Books that are not even in circulation any more. Ugh....it was sickening to see all of these books but not able to...

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice. This looks like my kind of magic. Should be interesting to see reviews.

Here is Harry Blackstone and Blackstone Jr.'s burial site as well as Karrell Fox. Don Allan and many more are there as well.

Our IBM ring took a road trip this past Tuesday to Marshall Michigan and Colon Michigan. In Marshall we visited the American Museum of Magic and in Colon we went to Abbott's Magic Shop and then to the famous cemetary where many famous magicians are buried. In the pics you will see some...

"School doesn't have to suck" Perhaps your teachers / staff do not make learning fun. My class is outstanding. We use the smart board daily, we have learning centers, technology everywhere, and kids consider it a safe environment. I know the students' interests and how to motivate them to give...

Sounds like you had a nice little impromptu set Aaron. Nice work my friend. It is great to get that adrenaline going and just blow people away. Makes you feel good.

Luis, Super job man. I was so excited when I heard you were willing to tackle this gig and you went right after it by seeking some advice. I'm glad David and I could give you some tips / pointers. Kids Magic shows definitely test your ability to think and react on your feet. I think it is a...

Wow...tons of great footage and reactions. It is pretty good. I wouldn't say it is ready to roll out yet but it is darn close. I would throw in a few transitions / effects and the only thing that seemed weird was the beginning where it just starts right with you and the kid in the blue. Thanks...

Your killing me Eric...nothing in Ohio. Ha. Ha. Ed Ellis and I would have attended. We live right down the road from each other. He speaks very highly of you and will be performing out at the castle as well in December.

Most of the time I will throw a deck in my pocket but as it was mentioned earlier by a married man...it drives my wife insane. It actually kind of embarrasses her because she knows someone, somewhere will ask me to perform and then it is all down hill from there...ha ha.

Follow jrobarts advice. Yes there are rules and regulations at these. Most of the time there is a 10 or 12 minute time limitation and if you run over it....you are out, done, disqualified. I would dress up sharp and look professional. Some of these guys look like they just decided the day of...

Chris..send me an email address and I'll send you a blank one of what I currently use.

Your best bet to buy one would be at a magic auction so that the person who owns it can train you. Also...you had better have some pretty good performer's insurance policy if something would happen and the audience member tried to sue you.

Thanks guys for the replies. Yes..you are right Luis. I just went simple / straight forward and used a small little drawer box that she had never seen before and she didn't know what it did. There was no way I could mess it up....ha ha.

Alright fellas, you have to understand that the way I wanted to propose had nothing to do with romance at all. I wanted to totally catch my (future wife) off guard on a day / time that she had no clue it was coming. I obviously had called her dad earlier on in the day while she was at work and...