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I think you may be overstating the impact this has had on "the magic community at large." The magic community is large. And I assure you, this "change" has not made a ripple. Not "everyone" is inspired. Great that you are. Don't get me wrong. Just wanted to point out that the world is much...

Flourishes do not give one instant credibility as a performer. Neither do tense hands when secret moves are being made. A clear direct script might. As would moves that don't look like moves. But I'm sure my opinion is in the minority. Brad Henderson

I was referring to the Tony Curtis movie.

Great video, Lee. If I may add - you will make a far greater name for yourself PERFORMING than you will publishing. The publishing world is filled with pyrannha - as soon as you've released something, it gets devoured and they want the next thing. However, if you make a name for yourself...

Are we just going to offer personal opinions or are people going to chime in with ideas informed by such writers as Silverman, Culliton, Kellock (in my copy inscribed by Hardeen he says the author got it "all wrong"), Rauscher, Steinmeyer, and the dozens of others who have actually researched...

The singers are Marcus Eddie and Carl. (To whom I apologize for not knowing his last name.) Marcus is a very talented sleight of hand magician with many interesting ideas. He is also clever - as you can see. He was credited in Garcia's notes for one of the rubber band ideas, I believe. He also...

Sean, Be sure to come up and say hi. I will be hanging with a group of buddies, so just come pull me aside. Fly, Some footage is out there I believe, but I did not film any myself. I prefer not to have videos of my work floating around. No magicians lectures on this tour, just...

I will be there the entire time, I think. Then will go to London for a few days to sight see. Never been to England. Shane, the reviews are still being submitted from the road. Just ripped apart a fairly popular book (at least a book which has been praised here) for being full of derivative...

Yes, I will be at Eastbourne. B

Hi, Ben. Sorry for the delay. Am finally back home but had three shows back to back upon my arrival - not complaining at all, though! Final tally: Audience count for the summer was about 13,000 people. Gave several different presentations at the different venues - a stand up mind reading...

Hey, gang. Quick note from the road: First, thanks for all the kind words. I look forward to coming back and hanging soon. I am a little over two weeks into the tour. Have performed for well over 5,000 people so far and am not half way done. This has been a summer of old favorites more...

Take a moment to read Suzanne Langer's Philosophy in a New Key, a Study in the Symbolism of Reason, Rite, and Art. It will help you come to terms with what "is" art, and how is it made. A VERY important book.

Tricks are about objects. Magic is about life. - Max Maven (something to think about)

Wanted to say that I've enjoyed the spirited discussions we have shared here at Theory 11. I will be on a performance tour throughout the US for the next month and a half and will have limited email/web access. I will pop in from time to time, I'm sure. Just wanted to thank everyone for the fun...

Predicta is a mind blower. Available from most well stocked magic shops.

50 minutes of magic and 30 minutes of balloons is NOT the same as a focused 90 minute sit down show. Trying to hold kids attention for an hour and a half? I'm afraid that's a loosing battle. But adding the balloons was a smart choice. Later, you will want to use that as a negotiation tool. One...

If the audience comes up with a method, it's your fault. The job of the magician is to eliminate the possibility of any method. This is accomplished through many means, most often presentation (physical as well as verbal.) If someone offers an answer, no matter how crazy, then it is your job...

Where did Racherbaumer say that Marlo could no do all the moves he created? I would be interested to see that reference. Brad

p.s. Now, go out and find a local professional magician and offer to be his roadie in exchange for lessons and advice.

This needs to be handled tactfully. After the show thank her for the opportunity to perform again. Mention that you had a great time not only performing but in putting together something special for the kids. Here's where it gets tricky. You need to tell her what you spent. But you can't...