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  1. AsherF

    Insect Magic

    There is a piece in Art of Astonishment where you produce a live moth with a piece of origami. That's as much of a bread crumb trail as I will leave you.
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    Penn and Teller Revealing Magic?

    They did do the helium escape as well. And the shadow routine is just... flawless... especially the finally. It's moments like that one that make me truly love magic.
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    Penn and Teller Revealing Magic?

    I just got back from one of their shows this weekend. I wouldn't say they reveal anything. They reveal principles perhaps, but then proceed to full you beyond belief. They make you the audience feel as though you're in on something then use that to their advantage and blow your mind. The point...
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    effect feedback

    There are a few flaws that I would point out. First off, when you're not going to restore the entire card, you're going to have to provide a reason. Paul Harris presented a reason for his extra piece with his presentation on his torn and restored effect in The Art of Astonishment. In filming...
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    Career paths that aid your magic?

    Careful when choosing psychology as a path to aid your magic. I am a psychology major but not because of it's aid to magic. Majoring in psychology should be done due to your interest in why people are the way the are and how you can help people based on knowing what makes them tick, how they're...
  6. AsherF

    Here's a good question

    I tend to just play off whatever the current atmosphere is. If I get asked that question, sometimes them asking is just a natural reaction and doesn't need an answer so it's perfectly okay to not reply and smile. Remaining quiet sometimes lets the moment grow as well. You don't always need to...
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    Saturday Night Contest - Cards With Water

    Either way, beautiful job! A well deserved win.
  8. AsherF

    A Case for Books

    The importance of reading books should not be isolated to magic books. Whenever this discussion comes up, too many people discuss the MAGIC books they read. Become well rounded educationally. Read the modern day masterpieces of Cormac McCarthy, read the classics of Oscar Wilde. Don't just quote...
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    what do you learn from watching david blaine?

    What David taught me is one of my most profound lessons in the art. Something I've struggled with for a while, and that was a realistic means for presenting. Now, I'm not saying that I would copy him. But, watching what he does, what he's said, along with Paul Harris, I've really found the...
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    Camera question?

    Look... I'm only relatively okay at magic, but I do know slightly more about a camera. Thing is, while there is that rare shot you can get with a fish eye lens that looks decent, it's not worth your money to get a lens strictly for that. You're better off just editing your footage to give it...
  11. AsherF

    Camera question?

    do yourself a favor... do not get a fish eye lens.
  12. AsherF

    The Dreaded Click Deck

    This has never really been a big issue for me... if the deck I'm using is clicking, I'll just spend a fair amount of time working it in, if it doesn't do the trick and my patience runs out, I'll grab a deck that isn't clicking and move on. It's only a $2.00 expendable item, I don't fret it! If...
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    Im Looking for a good dslr?

    The Canon t3i or even t2i are great starter cameras. You can get them for approximately 500... depending on where you look. It comes with a stock lens. 18-55 I believe. I suggest getting the camera for more than just magic as you'll get your money's worth if you use outside the one particular...
  14. AsherF

    Magicians meeting in vegas?

    I am 2 hours from Vegas
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    David Blaine Real or Magic Discussion.

    This was easily one of the best specials I have seen in quite some time. If anything, it should be a lesson to everyone on this forum. Especially those who are using it as a "shopping" list. Unlike his last special that featured magic, I forget the title, although I have the dvd lying around...
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    Need Help Finding This Mentalism Effect

    I hate the idea of changing how you speak just because you're with a certain group of people. Building rapport with a group of people is different than changing who you are. Do not underestimate intelligence. I don't understand what is with this modern day "fad" of appearing, well, stupid. No...
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    Magnolene by Telmo Trenado

    Do yourselves all a favor and go read Mastery by Robert Greene. Now. I just bought my second copy. One for the Kindle and now one hard copy. You will thank me later. Steerpike's post reminded me.
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    Why I hate theory11

    That's the wrong attitude to have. Unfortunately, as the years go by and you learn more and more about the art and familiarize yourself with the many different techniques to do different things, it's hard to be 100% genuinely fooled. I'm not proud of it, but whenever something comes out...
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    To Improve My Cull

    David's Cull??
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    Colorado Magicians?

    Oh... never mind then
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