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    What is your favorite book?

    I cant give you only one book but heres a top 3 for me. RCT- Marlo Revelation- Vernon Poker/Casino Protection- Forte Non Sleight of Hand- Magician and the Card Sharp
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    Greek deal in masters grip?

    You could also look at Marlo's DVD's for the multiple minus deal. Im not sure which one its on the Cardician or The ledgend. Look at ebay if you want to buy Kabbala look on ebay. I just picked up Vol 3 like 2 weeks ago from a seller in PA
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    Gambling entertainment

    Take a look at Richard Turners 35yrs Cheating, Fighting, Fun, It has his Magic Castle act which is one of my fav acts that I have seen so far. He has a card man get together with people like Paul Wilson, Forte, England, Ron Conley and discuss various things about their fields and demo their work.
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    USD Half Dollars (Proof/Uncirculated)

    Im not a coin magician but a coin collector. Proofs are simply a grade (condition) of a coin not early samples of coins. Proofs are specially polished and treated die that is stuck twice at a much more force than regular coins resulting in a mirror back round, a frosted image and super...
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    Finger and Wrist Strength

    The Pro hand exercisers are pretty good. I remember buying my first one about 10 years ago. Mike Piazza use to do sets of a 100 in each hand about 2-3 times a day. There are better ones called hand crushers and I think Jason England uses them Dumbell and Barbell wrist curls will strengthen...
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    Richard Turner's Gold Seal Bicycle Deck

    I have been using these for awhile and his Bees that are traditionally cut. The cards are awsome. Some believe that they are hype and over priced. They make a big diffrence when it comes to Faros more toward table Faros. Its so smooth and requires the least amount of pressure you can...
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    Mesika Wallet

    I second the wallet. Best investment I ever made. The CD-ROM it comes with is really good too and goes indepth more about the wallet both Large and Small Plus wallets. JOL wallets is one of the best wallets on the market. Great construction
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    Thistle Back vs. Tangent Back

    No actually they are the same just diffrent backs
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    Thistle Back vs. Tangent Back

    They handle the same, same stock, cut etc. At least for me
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    What to take in college

    I agree with Nikki. Internships will help choosing your path. When I first went to college I was going to be NYPD falling back on Forensic Science. I got an internship with United States Probation (SDNY) processing offenders out of prision to start their probation. The work was adictive...
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    What to take in college

    Pls Really think about this. It hardly works out the way you want it and things will alway come up. Take somthing you will be happy doing! I would suggest talking to advisors and request information on certain majors to find out what you want to do. I would however give another mention...
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    Wayne Houchin :: East Coast Tour + New Video

    I will be attending the Tannens date if im not forced to work. It would be my first lecture. How many card effects are you planning to go over? I look foward to attending you lecture, hopefully. Kind Regards, Mike
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    Gambling decks

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    Gambling decks

    Any deck could be used for gambling moves. Yes Bee's make the moves more deceptive but I have seen plenty of people give gambling demos from average joe's to pro's like Ortiz, Forte, England etc and it looks deceptive as hell. With that out of the way you have a few options besides Bees...
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    New Year Resolutions

    quit smoking drink less work up the courage to get engaged with the girlfriend. Its been 4 years. still going back and forth on this one. Qutting smoking is at the top of the list. I been smoking for quite some time now.
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    Close-up pad?

    IMO it could both help and hinder your progress. Close up pads are great but practice with and without one is somthing you should explore. You dont want the close up pad to be like a crutch for you. You won't always have the luxury of a close up pad unless you do set performances. Thats why...
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    And Another One Bites The Dust....Da Da Da

    That sucks. My 2 shops are still open (Tannens and Fantasma) but everyday I fear of one or both closing. Talking with both spots they said its hard trying to compete with the super low prices on the net. They have their loyals who would still buy from them no matter what but everyday they...
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    Looking for Specific Books

    The Fitzkee Trilogy by Dariel Fitzkee is a great read. The Actual titles are: Magic By Misdirection The Trick Brain Showmanship for Magicians
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    Free Decks of Cards

    This is an awsome Idea. I wish there was someone like you out there when I was 11 trying to get into magic when I couldnt afford magic or couldnt even find it. Im going to see if my local magic shops would like to set somthing like this up with me to help local kids who want to study. I...
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    Getting A Tattoo

    Draven said what I was going to say. Tattoos are not somthing to be not taken seriously. I have 9 Tattoos myself in places where you cant see it unless I show you. I got my first one when I was 17. People ask me why get tattoos if your not going to show them off. I didnt get them to show of...