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I have struggled with where to put panic myself. It is such a stong effect that it lends itself as a closer. But because of it's four card plot it really is best used to close a plot that involves a four of a kind in some way. So Jack Synapsis, the Queens, were some of my early thoughts as build...

Well, as I said before....Start working on both. Don't get in your head that the way to learn magic is to practice one move exclusively until you master it and then move onto another move. Physiology is working against that strategy. It takes a certain amount of time. Much of that time isn't...

That is another practical reason for learning a lot of variations. For instance, if you are using a type of force in which a spectator selects a card from a spread then it is a good idea to know some controls that happen in a spread. So controls like Losing Control, convincing controls, and...

I think eventually you will get to the point where you can do similar demos from a spectators shuffled deck. Gaining the skill takes time. You first figure out ways of spotting one card and controlling that around the deck, then two, then four of a kinds and on and on. It will take you years of...

I practice my DL more than probably any other sleight I use....and yet if I were performing a 10 minute set I bet I would use it once, maybe twice. It is on one level one of the most powerful sleights in the arsenal and yet one of the most commonly busted as well. Use it wisely.

Okay this is good. You gave us something to work with...chiefly among them some performances that have inspired you to pursue this path. Okay first, realize that there are other ways to do this without quickly memorizing a deck. They are not easy but more practical than actually memorizing a...

It sounds to me that you really need to be studying some good gambling magic. Everything you say you want to do can be accomplished from a memorized card stack. That's one stack of cards you must learn that will last you the rest of your life. From that point forward it is a matter of...

Here is a link to a Video Review of both the Joe Porper Strong Box and the Collector's Workshop Serendipity http://vimeo.com/33656919 **note to Mods** I made two threads for the same review because the video covers both items. I did this because, when this thread gets buried, I want people...

Here is a link to a Video Review of both the Joe Porper Strong Box and the Collector's Workshop Serendipity http://vimeo.com/33656919 **note to Mods** I made two threads for the same review because the video covers both items. I did this because, when this thread gets buried, I want people...

I'd agree with most of what Tokyo mentioned. as for your clarification....well I don't think it was enough of a clarification. The thing is, if you were to tell me you main interest lay in table magic and gambling demos then you will get more use out of a good second deal. If you are a general...

What got me thinking about this was that it seems that every year 2 to 4 people come out with ways to make no palm card to pocket using various gimmicks. It just struck me as odd. Learning to palm was probably one of the first skills I focused on after learning a double lift and a shuffle...

I hear you there, There have been times I wanted to take get feedback on effects that I know from personal experience work in live performance but I have nixed the idea once I tried filming it. There are just certain moves that are perfectly covered in live performance(like going to the pocket...

Shocked by that statement.

Exactly what Magic Master said. The two really can't be compared because they do completely different things. It is more common to compare the side steal with the DPS but even that is a cagey comparison. One palms the card into the right hand, the other into the left hand. You want to do card to...

Nothing I have said disagrees with that at all. I think I will refer to Matt's post on this one. Everything just sort of naturally gets a bit stale, then some "revolutionary" shows up and injects life back into the art form. What I don't think you can do is force it. Forcing inspiration is an...

Everyone should strive to inject new ideas into their performance, style, and presentation. When someone hits on something that resonates with the lay audience, I think the idea starts circling around automatically. David Blaine started doing magic to strangers on the street and brought along a...

Seems as if Jamie is charging the going rate for these things. I checked one of the other "Stuff in Bottles" sites and it was on par price wise, and the bottle didn't look quite as cool. So if your purpose is to buy a gift it seems as if that would be a good option to go with. If your purpose...

So do wireless mics come with Mute switches? Sorry if that's a dumb question but I know nothing about them.

Well on that note I think there is nothing to argue. If you like the looks of the Superman better then You will likely perform it with more confidence. You are the performer and it really doesn't matter what others say. You have to go with what works for you regardless of what others say. And if...

John Archer's "Blank Night" would be a good option. It is an instant download so you could start learning it today. I would guess you will need a day or two to prepare the gimmick(meaning you may need to go to a store and find a few items not meaning that it takes a day to make the gimmick)...