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I don't really know De'vo, but I was the first person to interview him for a major magic media outlet. I also watched this whole notion of "flourishing" take hold as an idea, swell into a movement, and evolve into a mainstream genre. I can tell you, none of that would have happened had it not...

The Humane restraint company sells their jackets in lettered sizes: s/m/l/xl They list the recommended sizes in inches for each size. You should get at least one size larger than what you would "normally" wear. If you were at the upper end of any of the lettered sizes, you might want to go up...

I bought mine from the Humane Restraint company. It is a regulation jacket. They recommend ordering one size larger than you would normally wear. I believe they have the suggested sizes on their website.

I have been working with chop cups for almost 30 years and I can't say I've ever seen a watch used as a load (maybe once) and I would NEVER suggest that it was the "normal" final of the trick.

I have a magic collection consisting of books, photos, posters, and apparatus. Are you interested in collecting? What exactly would you like to know?

First, I do not think we should tolerare theft when it does occur. I wish you the best in getting this worked out. However, the statement quoted above interests me. I've seen lots of people make claims over the years that were unfounded. So, may I ask what magicians and companies you advise for...

Cliff, First, I have no opinion on what rubber band routine is the 'best ever.' That is far too subjective of a critereon to have any real meaning to me. Personally I have a favorite that is open, visual and has some displays that can only happen if the bands were linked 'for real.'. They're...

I thought that it was James Earl Jones. In which case, I shall not eat Imperial crow but that pawn shop winged creature from Phantom Menace. I figure at least that way my contrition will also serve a public service. (Will now got watch and hour of Jar Jar Bink's greatest hits as...

While Jason is clearly an expert on the subject, I must take issue with the claim that Darth Vader's dad makes an appearance in The Sting. I believe he meant Luke Skywalker's dad. Please don't allow this eggregious display of non-nerdery on his part dissuade you from taking his otherwise...

1) I don't know anyone in the magic establishment that would advocate no releasing a routine because it is based on pre-existing techniques. This 'school of thought' does not exist that I know of. 2) Do we condemn ezra pound, shakespeare, or robert frost for writing poems that follow the...

Having seen Marcus develop this over the years, I can attest that the effect does register with same color rubber bands. Further, I suggest trying crazy man's handcuffs WITH different color rubberbands. It actually makes for a better illusion! Brad

I am sitting here with Marcus right now. Well, I'm sitting. Marcus insists on riding his unicycle while wearing a werewolf costume and humming show tunes from a bygone era. Thank god I have bananas. Anyway, Marcus says all of his tricks on 5 can be performed impromptu. Where did I put...

Magic only 'works' when performed in real life. From the beginning of magic on tv, producers knew that people would instantly assume camera tricks. Doug Henning had the idea of performing his specials as a live telecast and then later 'filmed in front of a live audience'. Magicians for years...

While Blaine gets credit for being the first, my comment is directed at the current trend/belief that magic should be judged based on the reaction of people in a fictitious performance environment (i.e. In front of a tv crew in a non-commercial - i.e. street.- setting for people who are not...

I knew one of the legendary dice makers. He was an engineer and master craftsman. He had tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of dollars of equipment and an encyclopedic knowledge of raw materials, their properties and where to find them. He made all sorts of dice. Great dice take a lot of...

Roth's material is all coins - and the OP wanted non-coin effects. Lonnie Chevrie has some amazing bill changes and a great handling of Mayne's Ghost Bills. Several of the effects I would suggest are marketed items BUT were included with permission on the Ammar tapes. Self Folding bill...

I know the routine and do not think there was a "flash" per se. You might want to check out Ammar's routining of this idea published originally in MAJ. He made a very nice three phase routine out of it. You can get a better visual out of the first link and you fail to deliver a "moment" of...

Magic is only magic when it occurs in reality. Meaning we witness the impossible. We know it's impossible. But yet we see it and experience it and it is undeniable. With TV and video, that reality is not necessarily present. Thanks to the work of magicians like Wilson, Henning, and...

Meaning, the link/post was awesome. And then I signed my name because it was too short. Not that I am saying 'awesome brad' which would be very arrogant - and we know that doesn't exist in magicdom

awesome Brad