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Well the proper and best way to learn it is to find someone that does perform it and ask them if they would teach you. One on One coaching is the BEST way to learn any sideshow stunt seeing as they all involve real elements of personal danger. However if you feel you still need a visual I...

The words and music were pretty good all things considered. The single letter spelling through Super Natural is a bit of an eye sore. I would change that sequence out for a dictionary deffenition of the word "supernatural" Be like. Scene shot 1: [word supernatural apperas. Then the...

You can easly make your own. Strip the face from the back of a playing card. Cut a piece of flash paper to the same size of the playing card. Dry the front and back of the playing card. Glue them to the flash paper. Add Fire. Whallah.

I perform the Human Blockhead as tought by Rev. Tommy Gunn and inspired by Todd Robbins in my current Macabre act. First thing you must realize is that this effect IS dangerous. You must put as much attention into the preperation and aftercare of the effect as you do in learning how to just...

...are we really going to have this conversation? Seriously?

Avoid the god topic like the plague! You may think it's cute but people have been killed for their beliefs before. My point is two subjects make bad politics: Religion, and of course politics.

In all seriousness... Anything worth using I'm sure people would keep to themselves. We may all be in show business, but it is still business! Forget stupid slogans etc. Punch a hole in the card and print on the back: "I bet you 1$ that I can push a coin through this hole." Your mark...

1) I got into magic in 1983 after watching David Copperfield vanish the statue of liberty on TV. At only 2 and a half years old I told my parents then and there that I wanted to be a magician. Past time, turned to hobby, hobby to obsession, obsession to career. Now... Here I am! 2) I draw...

All things considered, the guy works for Copperfield. He can't have too bad medical bennifits! Failing all else, have dave wave a wand over his arm and say a few magic words. I seen him put a cut piece of rope together with less effort... So what's a few bones? [/sarcasm] In all...

Was it Kerry? Thanks for the correction.

There are a few ways to do needles and razors. None of them are really "safe". All carry with them a degree of danger, some more than others. Personally, as someone who's performed Geek style effects I can say that learning the geek version over learning the magician gaffs afford with them...

People will think what you want them to, it all depends on your presentation. Take misdirection for an example. If you french drop a coin and stare at the other hand, the audience will follow suit. But if you stare at the hand that holds the coin, the audience will catch you. Same...

It seems magicians tend to play petty reputation and ego games more than they should. Take a look at the politics that go on behind the scenes at the Magic Castle. It does turn into a bunch of He said she said when you boil it down to bare basics. I do my best to stay as objective...

Mentalism doesn't function the same way magic does all the time. Sure Mentalist have their gaffs and tricks the same as a magician, but most of the more hard hitting mental effects rely strongly on psychology and a whole host of other little nuonces(sp?) that all add up to a bigger picture. So...

At the risk of being accused of being a jerk; What you are looking for in the capacity that you have outlined in your initial post is called Real Magic and it does not exist. I would use a marked deck to get close to what you are after, but I think you would be better pleased with yourself if...

Quite possibly the best insight I've seen yet. Thank you for your input. I've been trying to wrap my head around this one for a bit now. Personally, I believe it is all about the spectator's experience and entertainment and not so much about us as magicians. However in my travels I've...

My name is Wayne. I'm a professional entertainer in the process of going full time with my magic. I perform as the stage persona: William Draven Master of the Macobre. I am specialized in the presentation of close up magic with an added flair of carnival Sideshow/ Freakshow style stunts...

It isn't about the deck with Faros. It's about the persons personal skills. Practice more. I use standard red or blue back riders.

I have found a growing dislike card magic for one reason. You can only do 2 plots with cards. Either a card is chosen and found. or You do some demonstration of card control or story telling. ALL card tricks fall into one of those two catagories. But if you intend to learn card...

I dissagree. It may be weak to us who are jadded and know the effects on the market. But to a mark who'se knoweldge at best doesn't extend beyond a french drop, with the proper presentation an ACR could be next to godly. When you think about it the plot is direct, the movements clean and...