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Honestly, it's a crap shoot. While the clubs themselves will be thrilled at the idea of your being a member, each individual member is unique. Most people who meet me think I'm a jerk ;) but that's only because I tend to keep to myself or hang with my friends. And when people ask me my...

Unemployable?

Actually, no. I have been teaching magic for over 20 years. Girls love magic. Many wanted to be magicians at some point. There are many reasons for them not doing so - but a lot of it has to do with the lack of role models (especially strong, high quality role models) and the attitude of male...

There are two magic clubs that meet in Austin. Both on Monday nights. One is the first monday of the month, the other is the third. One of the clubs sponsors clinics on the third saturday of each month. I am facilitating the next one. Both clubs do lectures - the most recent being Danial Garcia...

Go to a party store. There will be a "party favor" section with super cheap magic kits in a blister pack. You can find them there. Brad Henderson

I have not read them all. Some of them are for research purposed (The Potter Index, for example). But I do know what's in them and where to go when I need to find something. I would take a photo of the library (for the gentleman who claims he needs to see it to believe it) but the library has...

At the national level there is no effective difference except for the magazine. The only differences you are likely to encounter are at the local level - and there is no reaon to assume that what another city does will be the same as yours. My advice is to visit both of your clubs locally - as a...

No one is trying to legislate what you do. But to pretend their are not consequences from this (or any) choice is short sighted. Everything matters. If you want to use custom cards - great. But you can't (or shouldn't) be surprised when people question them. And I think innacurate...

And this comes from how many years experience and how many paid shows? Do I need to details the error in your assumption about an opening effect, or are they glaringly obvious upon a moment's reflection?

You might wish to consult ricky smith's article on daniel that was published in magic magazine. Entertaining and refreshingly honest. And I am sure all these guys have worked for lay people in the past. I think to assume that is still their bread and butter may be in error. (Not sure if lee...

How many of those guys make their living as magicians who perform for lay audiences versus the selling and teaching of magic to other magicians? How many of those had contractual relationships with a company whose bread and butter comes from the selling of cards? How many of these people profit...

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. But let's keep thinking about this: what fundamentally new skills exist that aren't just extensions of exactly what we've been doing for years and years? Has the "new generation" produced anything that is actually "new?" Brad henderson

Flourishing wasn't around 20 years ago? Really? Sure that's your final answer? But as this is a discussion of trick cards, let's stay focused on magic related techniques.(But flourishing has been around for 100s of years.) Care to try again?

Ok, I'll play. Please identify three new skills or techniques created by this 'new' generation that is - well, "new". What revolutionary newness is there now that hasn't already been around for the past 20 years in one form or another? Claims like this should be supported by something...

Would it be tacky to mention that I have over 2,500 books on magic some dating back to the 1600's? Brad Henderson proud, but sheepishly so

I don't think anyone disputes that possibility. My issue is where these reactions come from and which should we strive for.

Of course you can get loud reactions, but it has nothing to do with your (or the materials) connection with the audience. In fact, there may be a converse relationship. Think of it this way - think of "scary." Which is scarier: 1) something leaps out at you and surprises you so you scream...

Mystifier, After relflection I realize you may think I'm 'coming down' on you. Let me say this clearly and publicly. I think it's great that you are doing this. When I was your age I never would have had the drive to do the work it takes to film these things, let alone put them out and...

And this, gentlemen, is why TV magic has become what it has. (And it's something to remember.) MagicShadow's opinion of the magic has nothing to do with the magic itself. It is entirely based on the reaction. David Blaine was a genius. He realize that the viewer at home - seeing the crazy...

Again, no. The "illusion" is more than just the concept of the trick. It is the entire mise en scene as presented to the audience. A smart magician (or a magician with a smart director) will present his (or her) illusion in a manner which rules out the possibility of camera tricks to the...