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There is actually some psychology to this that really opens up a spectator. It's found in possibly the best book I have ever read, more so about mentalism. The psychology though in it is great for performing for magician or mentalist. PM me for the name of book, like to keep it a bit of a secret.

The thing about the ACR is that although it is the same effect it's the rare exception. It's called ambitious card routine for a good reason because the routine is the card jumping up in different impossible ways. The reason why you can't do the same effect with the same move with different...

I've seen that a few times in some cardistry videos on here. Maybe you saw it on there but you don't remember.

Gluestick? I used that for a small magnet in an effect, I place it on my wrist along with a rubberband. I would casually rotate the rubberband and place the magnet on my finger and residue from my wrist would still have some stickiness so it stuck easily to my finger.

Gonna run through this real quick. How do you know the original reason behind this? There are many reasons behind it but no original one is in existence. Magic has been around to long for something like this. What other reason would somebody want to see something again. I know I surely...

Perhaps I am the only one here, but why would anything be seen as a puzzle? If this is how your magic is seen then perhaps time to rework your presentation. The toothpick can be seen on funpartytricks in youtube search. They teach some things on there. That is probably the best of them and...

Superman was pretty good for the cost of bending a signed coin. Quantam Bender is most likely the best out there though, expensive but you get what you pay for. I will recommend one for each type of category. Skin- The best psychological bend I can think of. Superman- Signed coin bend for...

Everything you just said is exactly what I was gonna say. Great post, I actually include this idea in my book I'm writing currently. You know the reason behind people asking you to show them that same effect again? It's not because they want to amazed again, why should they, they are going to...

My style is simply to put the strongest sense of realism and reality in my effects. I put out that this isn't something tricky, nothing fake, just real. I don't keep it light like many others, I put a heavy touch to everything, getting every bit I can that what I am doing is as real as the...

EQP FOR Watermelon please.

Yeah.... especially since Andy Nyman is behind a large majority of the effects he does. So maybe do research or just don't speak out of ignorance, Derren does a few effects and a far better performer than Andy but he is the brains behind the operation.

Appreciate the advice, however I will be leaving gaff cards in. I go into all the types of things you will see in cards, coins, etc. and since gaff cards are included I will be writing about them. However I want to emphasize that everything I write about is about starting in the right...

I would pass on symphony, there's only two decent effects. This was definitely not DG's best work, I would go with something else entirely.

That is fine and dandy, however even when I see his appearances on japanese television I don't get a sense of any real substance in his presentation. You may disagree and that's fine, but when I have watched him it doesn't seem to really do any presentation at all. This may be the japanese...

I am including some gaff ideas and where to get some gaff cards. It's going to be in the card section. It seems that this thread may have been looked over or perhaps no one has any advice. To clarify, this will be free and any new and helpful advice will be credited.

#1 Richard Sanders #2 Paul Harris #3 Spelmann and Nardi The only reason I put up Sanders first is because he will still be continuing creating effects. He has many practical effects that while require some setup before it is well worth the wait.

No offense to Cyril, but as great as he is with his effects and sleight of hand he doesn't have very good presentation. He basically said here's two mints, ta da they are stuck together. He basically showed them a "look what I can do" trick and they reacted as such. Cyril is amazing but he is...

I am currently writing a book for the beginner magician. I know there are books out already on beginner effects but my book is more about where to start in magic. Imagine all the knowledge you have gained from your years of magic and you looked back at yourself and see all the careless...

Piss poor attitude, I know of several threads that have been great and contributed a lot, but never got many replies. However you are talking about things that is at the most detouring some guys that are freeloading. You come with a bad attitude then you will feel some heat.

If you don't feel your ready then you never will be. It's rare to find someone who really believes they are ready and can go out and perform without some second thoughts. If you are relying on your amount of tricks then you are on a wrong path, it's all about the quality of the effects. If...