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I thought you were in Philly. My bad. I might pass near there on my way to a show in Lake George. Nexus, I have seen Steer repeatedly pontificate and when questioned as to the basis of his beliefs, he displays an immense lack of knowledge as to the history of ideas on which his is basing...

As someone who respects the lineage of ideas, the effect was created by Kikuchi of Japan and sold as Fickle Fire. Brad Henderson

Baller, You miss the point. Those people who lives you do not want to emulate can show you how their choices led them there, and you can choose not to take that route. Someone like Steer has no idea where his techniques will take him, but offers them as if they are the path to success...

You really mean to say that you've been listening to the conventional wisdom of magic for 20 years? Based on a previous conversation we have had, those numbers simply do not add up, do they? Here's the problem, steer. You can do whatever the hell you want. And I encourage you to experiment...

Steer, If you were going on a journey and needed to prepare for the trip, who would/should you listen to: the guy who is one mile down the road or the traveler who has been there and returned? I appreciate how badly you want to be the board's iconoclast, but you are in no position of...

Steer, You are still far too young and far to inexperienced to have any ability to evaluate the wisdom of your choices. Twenty years from now, get back to us and let us know if you would have done it the same way all over again. But to this nonsense of "too much information": The idea...

Perhaps Kevin will submit his effect to MAGIC magazine for review. I am sure Jason England will be happy to educate him as to the lineage of this idea, and comment objectively on its practicality and quality. Brad Henderson

Sick was reviewed in MAGIC magazine. Brad Henderson

The Spirit Lock was first performed by Charles Bertram. His lock passed down through several hands, including Karl Germain and George Kirkendall. Information can be found in the Bertram autobiography as well as the Germain books, first released by Cramer and then in a lovely, expanded form by...

The six card repeat was invented by Tom Tucker. There are many presentations and methods of handling. Almost every classic, general magic text will have a version. Tarbell has several including the Senator Crandall routine. Hugard's Monthly published Elmer Applegit's fabulous 'one card pete'...

This trick was created by Derek Dingle and published in his complete works. For those who think it only 'good for magicians' it might interest you to know that it was performed by Doug Henning on national television in the 1970's. Brad Henderson

Thanks Brad

Sorry. Have not been at the computer. The problem comes with how does one define a "sandwich" effect. Is it enough that three cards are used? What has to happen to the middle card in order for it to be a "sandwich effect?" In some sense the flap three card monte is a sandwich effect, no? But...

If you haven't done enough research to know who invented this trick, when it was published/sold, and the notable performances of it - then you have not done enough research to even begin thinking about performing it. Brad Henderson

That's good that it will be an organic prop in your environment. I would have no idea how to tell you to build one. I believe there is a section on them in Corinda and probably in Tarbell as well.

Thanks. I know some people will disagree on principle, but I think we were fair.

Porper sells a good one. But consider this - how often in life have you are your friends used a knife to open an envelope? While letter openers were common 40 years ago, most people do not use them. The billet knife will draw attention to itself and invite suspicion. There are better...

These kits were produced by Marvin's Magic and designed to be performed by laypeople. So, you should have little trouble, I would hope. Brad Henderson

Dan Garrett used to sell them, and may still. His book, Squeekeasy, can be had at: http://www.hanklee.org/xcart/product.php?productid=6418 Individual units can be purchased: http://www.newplanetmagic.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=bird+call If you choke to death on...

This link: http://www.deceptionary.com/aboutreading.html by Doug Dyment is considered to be one of the best bibliographies on cold reading. There are 6 items on his "must read" list. My book, is one of them. And because of that, I feel I must say - ALWAYS be wary of people who give advice who...