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Cedric gave some good examples and I agree with a lot of them but like I said...I don't know if I'd just be "trying" new effects tonight at a gig unless it is kind of a laid back easy crowd. Kostya's Warning would have been perfect for tonight at a bar setting. Anyway...I wish I could sit...

Think about what is sitting at the bar and / tables around. You have straws, napkins (watermark), sugar packets (Thumb tip work), salt shakers, bottles (coin or cap in bottle), caps, mixed drink glasses (card under glass), people's dollar bills (vanished, changes, mismade bills), etc. I...

What about the DVD that teaches you to create the green and red napkin roses and then just levitate it. You could hand those out after wards.

I have never used loops because when I have bought invisible thread in the past on spools once the end snaps I have lost it and have had difficult times trying to find it on the spool again. That was about 5 years ago. I tried putting wax on the ends, tape, ugh....it was always just a process...

I am primarily known for my strolling gigs and table hopping and am looking to add one more strong effect for these types of gigs. Primarily something that is not cards as I use enough card effects. Right now I currently use the following: Biddle, Sloppy Triumph, Stigmata, and one or two...

Rmana, "Instant reset" is very valuable when you are doing corporate picnics, wedding gigs, anything that is table to table and you don't have even a minute as you are walking to the next table to perform. It is very difficult to do effects at these types of gigs if you have to go to a corner...

I completely agree with tokyo on this one. The first time they witness the effect it blows them away and they have to mentally try to put the pieces together while in awe. The second time they are not experiencing the effect and getting the same reaction. Most of the time during the second look...

This is exactly my style as well. I make sure everyone is laughing and having a great time yet I am the one in control and running the show. I make sure the guys are laughing and the gals are wondering who this good looking magic guy is.....oh wait I'm married. Ha Ha.

Rubber cement does stick as long as you apply it to both items. As far as how "good" items will hold depends on the amount of rubber cement applied, drying time, etc. If you are trying this out on your arm as some effects call for...i would use a small amount first because some people's...

Thanks for posting. It was ok. Nothing outrageously funny but good enough to share.

Cedric, No disrespect but magicians can't just keep doing gigs free or dirt cheap. Sure you gain experience and it cuts people some breaks but once you start getting yourself out there and your name is recognized.....you can't undercut everyone else around you. It makes for a bad name and...

Keoke said it right. I know you want it to be just Theory 11 people but that is silly actually to limit it to our forum members. If you go to a convention and jam and listen to lectures you are gaining knowledge from the best there is out there as well as jamming with people of all ages...

I need to know this as well because this is a set I may buy with X-mas money. I only do close up and strolling. I am not into stage or parlor. Does anyone have this set yet?

I performed at my IBM rings annual banquet this past Saturday night. It was all close up for 4 different groups of people. Each group was about 20 spectators of adults which ranged from other magicians to young children. It went very well and I received tons of compliments. I opened with...

This is definitely something I am interested in as well. I have some impromptu stuff from a shuffled deck but am always looking to add more to my arsenal. If someone has that set "From a Shuffled Deck in Use" please give the difficulty level. I can perform a DL, Tilt, control a card to top...

My 3 Favorites are: Strong Magic Beyond Deception Maximum Entertainment If you are only getting one out of that group I would go with Strong Magic, then Max. Ent. and lastly Beyond Deception. Jay Sankey's Beyond Secrets book isn't too bad either. I am in the middle of it right now.

Nice talking to you tonight Danny. I'm sure you did well.

I guess my patter and effects don't even really give them a chance to want to see the card. They are being "entertained" - not fooled, and they like the "entertainment" and could care less about "how" I am accomplishing what I am. That is just me though. Some of you will have different opinions.

I'll give my opinion coming from someone who is older (31). Most of the time, teens in general, screw around, goof around, dress ridiculous, are loud and obnoxious, do not show respect towards adults, and are misunderstood by adults, etc. You are not even given a chance. People my age or older...

I just thought I'd share this with you guys who enjoy reading and might need something to add to your X-mas list or just want to go out and buy it this weekend to read.