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Since I'm not the biggest fan of gimmicks, I go with either card to mouth or a one-handed colour change of mine, code named The Handjob. :cool:

De'Vo uses fan back Tallys almost all the time. Tudor is the exception, I agree; but then again, his style is really unique.

Check out some Derren Brown material.

The effect is awesome, although the first sequence where you get rid of the poker chip was a little bold, and dare I say, obvious? Maybe I'm just flawed with unability to think like a complete layman, though. I also liked the patter, funny how I never saw this effect before, I love Shawn Farquahar.

Then he gave the wrong impression when talking about it, my bad. Still, I believe he explains the method on is DVD. Best way to know is to email him, if you're so eager to learn kangsham.

This effect was created by Dynamo, I'm pretty sure it can be found on this DVD: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dynamo-Magician-Impossible-Blu-ray/dp/B005NVBUYQ

Beans25 idea is good, other than that you won't be disappointed if you decide to learn culling, somebody also mentioned Green's material, but I think he's a little too advanced if you're just a beginner. Btw, welcome to the forums!

You should also consider some simple rope and rubberband magic. A slipknot, Jacob's Ladder, CMH, etc. are really universal for all ages and aren't very demanding when it comes to presentation. The key is, like somebody already mentioned, be amusing and don't let them fall into a guessing game.

When you say "pros", do you mean professional magicians or card manipulators? Magicians tend to use Bicycles, mostly because people are used to them (in the USA, at least), while the manipulators preffer aforementioned Tallys. I'm not saying you can't perform practically all the flourishes you...

I don't agree, a card finish is very important for any flourisher, plus not all of the cards are equally firm (Bicycles feel like warm butter compared to Tally-Hos). Somebody said Wynns above, but I don't like them because they don't last long (a little humidity combined with some dirt from...

If there's more that's great, just don't put a 15$ price on it and it should be awesome. So, good luck with your submission!

I'm also not a gambling expert, but I'll try to comment: The first video started great, but you got a little sloppy near the end. Still, I wouldn't worry too much, since the camera angle was not the most grateful one, and all of those moves probably look much better in person. Related to second...

You've got some skills, although I'm not sure how original all of that material is. Anyways, my advice would be to include a section where you talk about the types of pens to use, because I know a lot of people will be frustrated with failure, when all they have to do is (besides, of course...

I didn't saw anyone mentioning this, but another fine point is performing with a little older and relatively worn-out deck. Older cards won't make as much noise when folding and it will take less hand tension to fold them. Even though I agree that the simplest way to get away with it is to ask a...

While recovering, think about the muscles in your hand that are healing and growing even thicker, so after they heal you'll be able to practice even longer and become even better until the point at which you'll have to recover again. 7 hours is not too much, you're just devoted and we all know...

I agree that you should start with simple, almost self-working effects, as someone stated above, until you build up some confidence. It will feel natural after numerous performances.

He wasn't speaking generally, that wonder, amazement and thought reffer to situations the spectators question the very basics of what they believe in, when they really believe that they just witnessed pure magic, even if just for a moment. I see your point and I also enjoy a good book, piano...

That's THE truth and the main reason I perform. As for the thread question, I usually don't use a pre-learned patter because I like to improvise, both with my technical solutions and presentation. That's probably the case because I don't perform professionally, nor have I ever. I'm studying...

Sorry, didn't know you participated haha.

I'm pretty sure they'll have those clips in stock again, it's just that they are hand-made so the production is probably pretty slow. Just the other day you even had the chance to win one Porper clip of your choice, there was a contest involving some patter creation on The Blue Crown.