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There are several variations to this effect but the method, with one exception that I'm aware of, is always the same. It's super simple and can be done totally improvisation once you understand the principle, which can be used in other effects btw.

I'll second the details on Stone, he James Clark and Jonathon Royale (who recently changed his name) are all jokes and in certain instances, rip-off artists. Clark just recently put out "An Idiot's Guide to Mentalism" exposing material belonging to Bob Cassidy and over a dozen other major...

You've been given the general overview as to how things are done but I wanted to hit on a few things because of how important they are. 1. CONTRACTS -- Always Have One Not Matter Who You Work For! I've had clients that I've worked for, for years and the one time I let things ride on a...

DO NOT attempt to take it apart and leave the thread as is, it's what's worked for at least two generations that I'm aware of. Write to the people you ordered it from and ask where the Care & Feeding guide is and why it wasn't included. Any legit device of that caliber will come with such a...

First of All, LISTEN to what Christopher and others have already said, I'll echo it here but not as directly. It is imperative that you start with the basics and not worry about Mentalism until you know how to do (perform) traditional magic. As a parent however, I know you're not going to...

If you go here, just search through the titles, you will find several inexpensive books on the subject. You may likewise check with Stevens Magic in that they may have a video or two on this topic (they have a very extensive selection on videos). I've seen a reprise in the past few months...

Oops! I didn't notice your last entry Rick, but the insights I share here still apply. . . they can help with the future and help others as they get into a similar situation. You've been given some great insights and as has been said, working bus runs and trains isn't all that odd. I've...

You can personalize things another way as well. . . if you know a certain girl (your target) carries certain items with her constantly, figure a way of incorporating them into the routine. By personalizing it, you create a psychological connection she can't break; every time she see's that item...

Aside from what others have already said, have you done a market study? The most viable magic merchants today, especially on line, are specialty focused businesses; companies like Elusionist, Theory 11, and Paper Crane tend to focus on the under 25 crowd that's mainly interested in street...

Let me guess, you're trying to get your post count up? Try to be conducive to a conversation, it will take you much further here and elsewhere.

At 18 I RAN from that state all the way to the Navy, just to get away. I then joined the Magic Castle on my 21st Birthday and back then, it was a fun "family-like" atmosphere, something it's lost over the years as more and more people treat it as a corporation vs. "country club". If you think...

I underlined that one sentence in that I agree with it all except on word. . . "trick" Make them want to see MAGIC and then give it to them -- DON'T do a trick but rather, present something of intrigue and enchantment. Far too many of us want to "fool" people and that should NEVER be the...

Adding color to the final loads has an important bit of psychology to it but I don't know that it goes with the direction the OP is trying to get to. I meant to ask yesterday. . . won't the slush powder stick to the inside of your shaker? I'd strongly suggest experimenting in I do think you...

Interesting, never heard that before . . . I just recall the grand illusionists far more than the others of the 19th century. But then, there were a few others well back to the Elizabethan era, that mixed with high society; I recall one or two stories about Scotto and another guy that used to...

Magic Gimmicks 101 -- a Mirror Glass For those not familiar, these are a clear drinking glass with a mirror mounted in the center and a reflective surface on both sides, which allows the glass to appear empty and then full, once it's turned around (under cover of your napkin) This method...

The top hat and tails actually started with Kellar, memory serving me right, and was properly adopted by Thurston who was the David Copperfield of his day -- a good looking younger gent that the tail look simply accentuated charm and pizazz around. Our evolution away from this classic look...

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I think Dale Salwak is still teaching but he's the last of the original crew, which is sad. It was an excellent "real world" (for the era) institution but that was also the problem, it was an "institution" and as such, became dogmatic over time and not able to evolve with how magic was changing...

I have a pretty good idea what Eugene would ask for but then I've had a couple of teachers that are known for a flat $1,000.00+ a day rate and if travel were involved, more than a two day minimum was the norm. But we're talking about some seriously advanced classes. To me $25.00 for anything...

First of all, I'm not the only person that caught the two frames in question and joked about it looking like studio shots. Secondly, I was there when Abb Dickson and I believe Billy McComb was in on it, sent a telegram to David that basically read "Watch you first step, it's a killer". I was...