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Awesome, I don't have the DVD's, but the material is spot-on brilliant. Seems like a good variation. For someone who is a beginner that was actually quick thinking. The only question I would have is 'what's up with the 'random' card?' No justification for it, I suppose. By the end of...

You have pretty much everything you need in Bobo's. Maybe after you master some of the material in it you can start to expand your coin magic. (: -Rik

Watch this First Done watching? Good. I'm going to second Royal Road to Card Magic (10$ investment). Card College is a great resource, and I'm not discrediting it or those who suggest it. But if you go to pick it up, only get volume 1. Study it. Don't go through and half-way learn...

I believe everyone should learn Gypsy Thread. It's a classic effect. When done correctly it is amazing. It's very simple, and there is no 'gimmick' per-say. This isn't borrow some thread, break it apart, restore it. But you won't have a problem with the setup. You'll need some...

After learning, practicing, and testing these effects I know all 5 will be used at one time or another. Jacobs Ladder is my new optional closer when doing rubber band magic. 44 and Timeline 2.0 are both beautiful, simple, and great impromptu card tricks. I adopted .44 to an opener to an...

Ever think he knows how to do it, and maybe has an added touch or move and decided to see if his variation was in print to either cite or learn more from? I am not 100% sure if such a control is in print utilizing the swing cut. It's a common move that many people figure out on their own. I...

You're welcome. It helps the spectator misremember the moment even more. "He gave me the cards...I started dealing them into two piles, one black and one red...and then half way through he gave the rest of the deck to my friend...and after she was done we turned over the piles and they were...

Awesome. I can edit my post for clarity. Again, I didn't know...and had heard about '2 methods' or something when everyone reviewed it. I figure if I wanted to do thread I should wait a year and let everyone who bought it on impulse to stop messing with it. (: -Rik

Very good, I agree a new(shorter) intro would be nice. But overall it was a good video and a great performance. I would change one line out of the entire thing. After the effect when she asked 'How did you do that?' Anytime it's an effect where your spectator delt the cards, I find it best...

Your thumb probably isn't too small, but if it's shorter than normal you'd have to learn how to adjust. I don't do much flourishing, so any advice would have to be from someone who does it flawlessly. Impromptu, cards and geek/shock/bizzare/off the radar magic. Wayne Houchin released...

I would say that going over all the material you already know and refreshing your memory would be a good start. If you want something new to learn try looking through the 1-on-1 section for something inexpensive. What books/dvds do you already have? And what magic do you perform? (did you...

If you want to use a pencil, something covering the tip, glue, is the best selection. I dried out a sharpie weeks ago for the same reason. If you use a real one that they see works they'll never question you switching to a dried out one. You can also switch back and have it sitting on the...

I would say messing around with different ways and watching your spectators reactions over time will help you pick out the best way. I do a few different ones: Slowly opening my hand while 'blowing' to show it's vanished. (With about a half a packet of sugar in my hand) act like I'm...

I hooked two clothespins to a drumstick and taped it to the edge of a shelf. Chair sounds just as effective. And the method fooled Chris Kenner when he saw it live...or at least he said so on the live chat. :rolleyes: -Rik

Editing for your previous post. the royal road can be picked up for like 10 dollars paperback, if you want the hardback it's not a bad price. You're going to have enough material in RRTCM and Strong Magic that you won't need the others for a long time. If you wanted something other than...

Hmmm. Interesting concept. I'm not sure if I'll have time to think about this, but if I do I'll definitely try and work something out. With that said...off to work. -Rik

Actually, doing a different force every time could get suspicious. If they think it's free the first time when you Hindu force, and then you Riffle force...why the change? You have to justify doing it differently. (there are ways to do this, I won't mention them). and doing a force...

I would say the effect can be learned by a beginner. He teaches two methods, one using a sleight that even intermediate handlers are cautious about using and the other is a variation on the glide that uses the box. If you like the effect and think you would perform it, he teaches two methods...

congrats man. pretty inventive proposal. And you have it on camera to cherish forever (so much better than having to tell the story to everyone individually.) good luck in the future, if you believe in such forces. -Rik

I want to quote a coach of mine, it was the first year my high school had a lacrosse team and I was on JV. "They're more prepared, have been playing longer, are undoubtedly in better shape, have better skills, and you know what? You all are going to beat them tonight." -Coach T. After...