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the experience differs from ring to ring for both organizations. They both have a monthly magazine you get for free a. Membership as well as other bennifets such as lectures and times to demonstrate what you are working ok for feedback. Really the important thing here is to have a membership...

The young (teen?) artist stalking innocent people only to harrass them with YouTube quality card and coin tricks almost seems to be a rare occasion, if not out right fantasy. I admit to having done my fair share of showing off if out with friends or I need to make an impression but I try to...

I can't say I'm impressed. Cellphone and other technomancy type effects just don't strike me as magical. It may be an amazing effect for some people but not for me.

Your reasons are still a bit flawed. I'll explain. All of the magicians you named with the exception of Lee Ash just because I'm not familylar with him are all tied into Ellisionist or Other companies that make and promote use of (their) custom decks. I would be far more interested in...

I wouldn't count them. They have personal interests in the use and spreading acceptance of custom decks and other t11/ellisoonist products that extend far beyond just the magic. Marketing lesson for you. The best buisness to be in is either food or health care. Reason? Because we all have...

I won't tell you to not use them. Do what ever you feel like. But I will tell you why I wont use them; Why try to re-invent the wheel? I look to other working professionals because I want to successful so it stands to reason that the others who are working pros are so for a reason.

Ive seen about three years worth of acts perform at the magic castle and outside of the Jr's Ive never seen a custom deck

I still maintain that I have yet to see a working professional use a custom deck and there is probably a good reason why.

Boris Wilds's marked deck is by far one of the most obvious and deceptive marks out there. I absolutely love it.

I've been trying to add you as a friend and I've not been able to get it to work yet. Don't think I'm ignoring you!

That is exactly why I will not use a custom deck if I can at all avoid it. Laymen don't buy the stories we tell about our effects. While entertained they don't actually accept that you snapping your fingers is what caused their card to reappear. Spectators do not want to be taken for fools so...

unfortunatly that website isn't a joke nor are the kind of biggoted hate mongers it draws funny. The site is a fundamentalist site, and those people scare me. I have to agree that I don't follow CA threads either for the same reasons as steer, but I as well found the lure of religion too...

Maybe I missed the train on this one but I don't see why you are calling it a bloody triumph or blood change.

Wow! Cool. Romeo you know I respect you as a performer and a person But I disagree! This is EXACTLY the kind of macabre effect I'd Love to do. Sean I look forward to reviewing this as soon as I get back to LA From my trip to Michigan. This may become a staple in my show!

I dissagree. While you may have more venue oppertunities to perform in, the bigger paying gigs don't usually book out close up artists. Save for MAYBE weddings. But it's always a bid war when it comes to those. Cruise ships, College tours, trade shows, and Corporate magic gigs almost...

As a close up artist you are limited. Try: Private Parties, House Parties, Strolling, and Street/ Bursking

Which is a real shame since Paul's stuff is so god damn effective! I've only ever retired one magic effect to never perform again and sure enough it was one of Pauls. I have a lot of respect for the man and I hope he doesn't stray too far from the magic scene.

I give props and alcolades to Bill as an entertainer and artist. However I can't say that I like his style. To me he comes off as a failed insult comedian turned magician. Unfortunately the only real problem I have with his delievery seems to be something his act is based around. I...

I'll second Tommy Wonder. I kind of wondered how I forgot about him to begin with. X.x oops.

Dan: I don't think you really have to justify yourself to Steer. I think he's just some cynical teenager who'se still trying to figure out who he is let alone his "voice in magic." Certainly you of all people on this forum don't need to justify yourself. You hold a successful career and...