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Let's see here... the late Ormond McGill was a legendary magician as well as one of the leading experts in modern hypnosis both, on stage and at the clinical level (penned nearly 100 books -- big, heavy, thick books -- on the topic). His ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HYPNOSIS still, after nearly 50 years (I...

There's a truth to this but I think I mentioned that there is a huge difference between the Character the public witnesses vs. the person that must juggle the business side of things. I'll likewise point out that looking at the exceptions and thinking they give you permission to be lethargic...

The legendary Shimada (Luna's daddy) was known for doing a marvelous routine using his magnificent Dragon Ring -- he'd tell a story about the Dragon's journey, etc. all the while having it move about here and there. The secret to his wonderful bit of business (which I witnessed him do more than...

I'd hate to be in a place where people were finking as in, being tattle-tales on other's misdeeds, etc. Sorry, but PROPERLY SPOKEN and PRESENTED language is the key, it denotes one's level of education or, maybe I should say, the ASSUMED LEVEL of education in that anyone with a bit of...

I visualize the "set-up" as being quite swift and easy, but. . . If you insist on something less visual you could go with Paper Balls over the Head, it's always a great audience pleaser. The old "What's Next?" card might be worth reviving in that it's not been seen in years. . . it is a small...

So does most of magic. . . if you know what I mean. Mentalism/Magic ONLY SUCK when the performer is poor and as was said long ago, "Good Magic is like Good Sex, it's Just Harder to Find." When it comes to your personal views alex2011, that's all they are and as such, you didn't need to post...

There's a few things that come to mind but you will need to double-check the balcony sight-lines by doing a mock-up on this first bit; it was a thing Doug Henning used to do that I always loved. Doug would be tied into a very large bag (handcuffed), the bag's top held in a raised position by...

Hmmm.... have you picked up the Annemann book on forces yet? THE PROBLEM: You have a long list of numbers you want to use and if you wish to use them in one setting, the fact that you are doing so is going to create reason for suspicion UNLESS you handle everyone involved in the same EXACT...

You are doing EXACTLY what so many weren't doing. When I was working on an article for them and especially after it was out, I was amazed by the number of major players that chewed me a new hinny in that they were far less forgiving than I was about certain things (one of the items they tipped...

Jenai, is there some reason why you'd post links to an exposure site? Danny T. when it comes to "original" effects and Paper Crane products I and many other old timers have found ourselves quite bemused when it comes to the lack of historic research & proper crediting that goes on with their...

Actually, you're talking about the same exact bit; Kevin taught it to David, it's Kevin's piece (along with several other "early Copperfield" routines. . . long, ugly tale. Do some research on top-it and hold-outs as well as livestock productions and you will be able to develop several methods...

I'd forgotten all about that and Steve had mentioned something about it shortly after the film hit. . .(I so miss my mind) Steve's piece should be part of any 101 class on thread & levitation work.

I'm sorry, I think the whole IT and TT thing is pure BS when it comes to fear of "exposure". I use those terms as shorthand for INVISIBLE THREAD and THUMB TIP. Hate to break it to you all, but the public is quite aware of both, ask any bartender with more than 5 years experience, most not only...

I'm so glad to hear others complain about this problem and it's not to the original poster, I encounter it a lot of the time and even with Tv Commercials in which they play with the sound in order to get your attention and in so doing, drown out the actual sales pitch. Toss on the fade of...

There are many routines with Business Cards. . . I believe there is a book out entitled "Here's My Card" that has a few dozen bits. That said, I should point out that there is a growing trend amongst pros that suggests doing tricks with YOUR OWN card, isn't smart in that it psychologically...

I'm pretty certain they used CGI in the film though there is a technique. I'll put it this way, it's a traditional physics lesson in elementary school science that can be done with IT after a bit of practice; the ball can slow-down and actually be made to "fall up" from the bottom hand to the...

Fin Jon has some excellent video on IT that's available as an exclusive I believe @ Stevens Magic, you may wish to check it out.

I got back on shortly after making the post, I guess it was a temporary thing on this end.

Most of what's been said is reasonable but I wish to point out that the Wilson Course isn't nearly as involved or "complete" as Tarbell. Tarbell is after all, an encyclopedic collection of several volumes vs. Wilson's single (though large) tome. The big difference is however, it's easier to...

I remember when you needed an 8x10 photo (head-shot), business card, letter head & matching envelopes and much, much more. Now you post all of that and more on your web-site.... Gesh! do I ever feel old. . .