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Yes, If you can be charming and do one (and only one) memorable trick, then you will be surprised what doors will open for you. I have been in the exact same place (fabric store) and because of this, one of the women volunteered to sew something for me. But most importantly, if they...

When you are new, it is far better to work (and work a lot) for the experience than worrying about money. Now, you don't want to undercut the pros in your area. So, to go after someone;s show and say "I'll do it cheaper" is an awful thing to do. But you clearly have a relationship with this...

I wasn't suggesting that was your intent at all. I have just seen threads like this devolve into exposure by committee. it would be rude to stand in the back of a live show and tell your friends how you think the performers pieces are done, being on the internet shouldn't change that - but for...

Thanks for the link. Perhaps we can all respect Gerard's performance and allow him to keep his secrets by not discussing them here on the internet. Brad Henderson

i think you are still too hip for the room. Brad Henderson

I think you might be right

I don't know if that statement is completely accurate. Brad

Use the tricks that got you "booked."

So, how would a street magic book be different from any other book on closeup, strolling magic? Just leave out the presentations? Brad

Or, visit Dean's Shopped in Glendale and realize that the work of a Master takes years of diligence, thought, and care. Brad Henderson

If you want to do the trick you must buy it from the creator (or buy the book that it is in) otherwise you are stealing from them. The idea is as valuable, if not more so, that the 'stuff.' The trick will last for a very long time. It is a notepad and you will give away a page each show. So...

First, the premise that one must be on tv in order to have a valid critique of someone who is on tv is baseless. By that standard we would only ever see a bunch of backslapping and self congratulatory circle jerking by those in the biz deluding themselves that what they are offering is of...

For the viewing audience, there was no impact. It was just a stunt - no build up, no climax, no out. Shame too, done right that thing is a miracle. Brad

Were you the guy that performed the yogi thread only to get absolutely no reaction out of what should have been a miracle? Brad Henderson

anyone????

The book to which I was referring is called "Conjure Times - a history of black magicians in America." You can probably get it from magicbookshop.com

Keith Clark Encyclopedia of Cigarette Magic Henry Hay Amateur Magician's Handbook

There is a great documentary called the Art and Soul of Magic, which chronicles which deals with the subject of African Americans in magic. There is also a book on the topic, which I have referenced here before, but at the moment cannot recall it's name. Brad Henderson

What would make a book about magic a "street magic book?" Most of the effects I have seen touted or sold as "street magic" are really no different from any of the stuff I have sitting in the 2,000 or so books I have in my library. What makes a street magic book a "street magic book?"...

Paul Harris invented the effect, however there have been some jaw droppers since then. Roger Crabtree had a great version that was later released (with modified handling) by John Riggs. And Henning performed perhaps the best version ever on TV. Will let you guys dig around to find that. (It's...