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That about sums it up. Indie is also being applied to movies as well. Really, the whole thing is a scene for wankers who think that defying a cartoonish stereotype of mainstream culture makes them privy to some sort of cosmic wisdom that the rest of us aren't. I do find it rather funny...

Or a desperate desire to feel cool by following the "look at me, I'm so indie" trend. It's depressing to see that trend spilling over into magic, considering it's infected everything else.

I start taking deep breaths even while my pulse is normal, as if preparing for something. As soon as it starts to slow down, I slowly begin to go rag doll by completely relaxing my neck and back. The total body movement and drama makes the point where the method takes place the least of...

So you just want people to agree with you? No you don't. However, this topic is about an analogy to independent film, which you have repeatedly demonstrated you have no knowledge of. You're just making it up as you go along. This renders the analogy useless. It amounts to little more...

You can't be an independent if you make movies through a major studio. No it's not, kid. Neither does Cyril, and he's huge in Japan. Same with David Blaine and Criss Angel. Both incredibly mainstream, and neither one of them fit the stereotype of a birthday magician. I'm sorry...

That is without a doubt the greatest lie of a rivalry ever told. And what are you hoping to accomplish with this obtuse analogy anyway? Who are you trying to impress?

What do you want, a cookie? I got a few grins out of this because I've known people like the kind parodied here. And I have to confess that most magicians have found themselves thinking similar thoughts when they first started out too. Not like any of them will ever admit to it, of course...

You know what works better than "be yourself"? Be you, but bigger. I think in past lives I was burned at the stake, and it shows.

The sad truth is that most people who try to be themselves are not very interesting people. I say you're not going to succeed in entertainment unless you can be larger than life. My persona is an odd little mix. I combine disparate influences and can put on different faces depending on...

Speaking personally, I think this is just a reflection of the instant gratification people want. One of the things holding me back from being more of a regular face here is that talking about the hottest new release or why this site should take over the universe is all anyone ever wants to...

To be perfectly honest, I'm not a huge fan of Russian Roulette routines. Mostly because most of the people I see performing them are wankers. Think about it. There are very few people in the world who are going to be okay with you taking their hand and slamming it down into a paper cup that...

It's funny because I've met people like this.

Danny doesn't seem to have any intention of making himself exclusive to one company. Some people prefer that.

I'm noticing a very disturbing trend in the new generation on metalists who have have no idea who Ted Anneman is anymore. I still can't believe I'm the only person here who has recommended The Jinx, even though it's one of the most important works of magic and mentalism in the 20th century.

Personally, I think either Xtreme Beginnerz or Jeff McBride's Art of Card Manipulation would be a better starting place for a beginner in flourishing and manipulation.

Just wanted to pop in and add Mark Wilson's Course in Magic and The Jinx to the list. Mark Wilson's covers multiple genres and types of magic very effectively. Cards, coins, sponges, ropes, escapes, illusion technology, etc. The Jinx is a massive collection of magic and mentalism...

That's kind of nebulous, but I'll try to give some general suggestions. Royal Road to Card Magic Modern Coin Magic 13 Steps to Mentalism Practical Mental Magic The Illustrated History of Magic

You've never talked to a bizarrist in your life, have you? And I'm willing to be you've never seen Copperfield.

By actually having something to say. You can cloister yourself and practice for days on end to perfect your technical skills. But that won't do you an ounce of good if you have nothing interesting to say with those skills. The point where I started concentrating more on my singing than my...