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  1. industrialchild

    October 2008 :: Applying Your Skills

    Since I have been into magic, my confidence level is extremely high. I find it a lot easier to hold the attention of somebody I may happen to talk to and be more personable to them. Not to mention all the new friends I have made over the past three years. The confidence that I have...
  2. industrialchild

    Should I get Bobo's Coin Magic Book?

    Bobo's Modern Coin Magic is a coin worker's bible. Not to mention being very inexpensive for what you get. Get it!!!
  3. industrialchild

    Prototype

    I was impressed with it, but it does need a little motivation. Other than that it looks incredible. If you did not state before that it was not a camera trick, I would have sworn it was. :D Good job!
  4. industrialchild

    Performing for terrorists and hooligans...

    Just be yourself Toby and regardless of their profession or ethnicity or whatever, don't treat them any differently than any other spectator that you usually perform for. You can't always judge a book by it's cover, ya know? Sincerely, David
  5. industrialchild

    Why Hofzinser Ain't Around

    I'll take it!
  6. industrialchild

    Why Hofzinser Ain't Around

    LOL!!! Hell yeah. "Umm...yeah...did you read the TPS reports?" :) My favorite movie.
  7. industrialchild

    My New Video

    Damn Will, that was freaking awesome. Although I couldn't quite make out the text on the card, I am very familiar with tarot cards and I knew I was looking at DEATH. My favorite part is when you're nose started bleeding and there's about 10 seconds where I just wanted to ask you if you were...
  8. industrialchild

    Why Hofzinser Ain't Around

    Yeah my bad, I didn't mean to post on the Cardistry/Flourishing Forum. The reason why I posted it on here and General Disscusions is simply I wanted some feedback. I figured if I posted it on General Discussion and Card Magic that it would insure some response. Sorry if I offended you...
  9. industrialchild

    Why Hofzinser Ain't Around

    This is a demo of my variation on the Hofzinser Four Ace Plot. It uses a sequence and subtlety of a good friend of mine Steve Reynolds and a little touch by John Racherbaumer. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlhilGzejKs Sincerely, David
  10. industrialchild

    Why Hofzinser Ain't Around

    This is a demo of my variation on the Hofzinser Four Ace Plot. It uses a sequence and subtlety of a good friend of mine Steve Reynolds and a little touch by John Racherbaumer. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlhilGzejKs
  11. industrialchild

    Watermark by Mathieu Bich

    I believe you have just sold this to me! :D Well played sir.
  12. industrialchild

    Complete Review for Angle Zero by Daniel Madison

    Very, very smart of you. That is very inspiring and thanks for sharing! This is truly a lesson on using your environment to its maximum potential.
  13. industrialchild

    Theory11, Ellusionist or Penguin magic?

    I completely agree with papercraneproductions on this one, I really don't think of E in that way. They always seem to give credit where credit is due.
  14. industrialchild

    Magically "off" day?

    I agree with the both of you. Even the greats have their off days sometime.
  15. industrialchild

    History of Famous 21 card trick?

    Nice link JDEN! It's amazing how complex that simple trick is from a mathematical point of view.
  16. industrialchild

    Coffee Place Magic

    Well for the most part, it's the customer's will and conviction whether or not they want to tip you. There are some steps you can take to put the idea of tipping in the customer's mind by utilizing a few money related effects, such as a bill change like the classic One Hundred Dollar Bill...
  17. industrialchild

    Psychological Subtleties 3 Question?

    Agreed, I definitely need to pick this up sometime. Psychological Subtleties is a deadly series. There are some things in the series that I swear you could start a religion with. :D
  18. industrialchild

    The Paper Engine / Questions

    No problem dude, I remember when I first cracked open that book I was completely blown away by just the amount of time Mr. Fisher put into it. This book has absolutely no fillers, it's all real-world, accessible card miracles and innovative moves. Just be prepared to put in practice, i mean a...
  19. industrialchild

    Master Your Magic

    This is why i'm glad there are sites like Theory 11, Ellusionist, and VanishingInc. that stress practice and introduce the student to "the good stuff." :D
  20. industrialchild

    Coffee Place Magic

    I believe your level of experience should reflect the price you charge per hour. By experience I don't just mean practicing tricks and showmanship, that's a major part of it though. I mean having good people skills, knowing how to entertain, and understanding that you are there for a reason...