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Whilst I don't completely disagree with you, I don't think it's necessary to have all the answers to those questions before starting - many of those answers simply come with experience, so if you wait for performance experience without actually performing, well just don't hold your breath. The...

It was a direct response to the thread starter, who asked that as a question.

That's correct, the music is original to Dana Hocking of T11 and is unreleased.

Steerpike, whilst I agree with most of your comments, I don't think it's correct to say that there's much flaming here, that would be a generalisation, at least in this topic. The reason why being called an amateur is taken as an insult is because people take the second definition of yours to...

What do card presses, hypocrisy, XCM, prices or demographic have anything to do with Smoke and Mirror decks? Come on guys, back to the topic if you want to say something, enough advertising/criticism/arguments please.

Dan and Dave do make money from magic & cardistry... I don't see how they would be amateurs by any definition. I think we can say that the question of definition, in light of recent posts, needs to be approached differently: namely, that "amateur" and "professional" should not be considered...

I wouldn't do it more than twice. You can do it just once if you really want. However, doing it twice kinda satisfies the "Do it again!" reaction, which is natural, for your spectators... Just as long as they don't get into the habit of getting things done for them twice all the time.

Nice work Steve, best of luck with that :)

I agree with the general purpose of this thread but not with some of the points within. The one paragraph reviews are, for all intents and purposes, useless. On the other hand, I don't like number ratings. I'd place more emphasis on personal thoughts and the use of the product. A discussion...

Shouldn't you be at school? :P Wayne's video is quite nice actually

This argument has been made before, check out the original announcement thread, I cbb to post it all again.

I don't understand this particular argument. He shows the audience how a trick is done, and so he crushes them? They're watching the show, so it's fair to assume that they're interested in the secrets - they know what the show is about, and so he is fulfilling their expectations. How on earth is...

Oh that's a great subtlety Zeedub, I like the idea very much, thanks for that! That's awesome too actually, I've not considered that before, but since I always carry two decks on me everywhere, it's a good idea and saves that much hassle for setting up for the next tricks... Reminds me of what...

lol @ spelling. The Paper Engine, by Aaron Fisher, even? Well, I don't feel like making any judgment on your skill per se - but, you asked for advanced stuff, By Forces Unseen is considered difficult.

amateur [ámmətər, ámmə choor] n (plural amateurs) 1. somebody doing something for pleasure: somebody who does something for pleasure rather than payment Strictly speaking in my opinion, this defines an amateur. 2. unskilled person: somebody with limited skill in, or knowledge of, an...

Don't forget to look at the rest of O Fortuna. It's movement 1 of a piece called Carmina Burana (Carl Orff) and there are several very nice and suitable movements :)

Hey man, For you personally, the main thing would be to slow down, and take your time. Think of the effect as something you wanna build up. As I mentioned in the other thread, really look at making the effect magical, because your sleight of hand is at a great level to be able to get those...

There was a video you did... One of the Street Magic vids, I think part 5... The erdnase change you performed was very clunky and awkward... Don't rush the Erdnase, make it smooth and magical - as with your presentation in general, slow down a little! :)

No worries man - glad it helped, and good luck with your performances! Spread some magic :D

It's not much of a closer - but, to be honest I hadn't noticed that, that's a good point, I guess I'll have to watch the thingy again, but thanks for that ^^ I'm a little worried that since it comes from the same pocket I produce an Ace from people will figure it out - though that's never...