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hello all, I've recently found myself obsessed with the art of Cardistry. I have many questions, but before I go into all of them, let's just start with one. Where do I start? Many thanks for taking the time. Book

hello all, are any of you members of the international brotherhood of magicians? If so, have you found that being a member justifies the yearly dues? Many thanks Book

hello all, I've been practicing this little move in front of the mirror for....well too long. I'm at the point where I can't tell if it even looks cool, let alone if its convincing. I have fried my brain on this one, folks. Keep working it, or work on something else? Thank you for your input...

hello all, have any of you worked cups and balls in a street setting? If so, how did the routine play in comparison to more portable types of magic? Many thanks for entertaining my curiosity Book

hello all, would any of you be kind enough to critique this short video? Thank you for taking the time, Book

hello all, I will be attending a wedding in a few weeks as a guest. I want to pick a flower from the centerpiece and make it levitate........any thoughts? Thanks for taking the time Book

hello all, I have been working on my card table artifice for a couple months now. I was wondering which "shuffles " and "cuts" you more experienced card people prefer. Also, should I focus more on second, center, or bottom? Many thanks for your advice, Book

hello all, I've been working exclusively with standard bikes for twenty some years. I use them because they are readily available, extremely affordable, and absolutely recognizable. My question is two fold..... 1) are the more expensive decks of noticeably higher quality? 2) does the...

Please forgive my ignorance, but what time do they announce the Saturday night contest? I have yet to enter, but would very much like to. Thank you Book

hello all, can any of you point me in the right direction? I've been trying to learn Vernon's slow motion card vanish, to no avail. If the answer is in a book, I would greatly appreciate knowing the title. Many thanks for your time Book

Hello all, do any of you shave your own decks? If so, what methods have worked best for you? Many thanks for your time, Book

hello all, I have been putting together a parlor show for the last couple of weeks, and would like to include a sponge ball routine. Is there a particular routine that, in your opinion, plays better to 25 people? I have an idea of what to do, but the responses I get here always lead me to more...

hello all, I have been doing coin magic for people one on one for the better part of twenty years. This has mostly been for my own enjoyment. In the last year or two I have begun working the cards, mostly gambling effects. I have been given the opportunity to do a parlor show, no set date...

hello all, I have recently acquired a lovely vintage pinochle deck. Can any one recommend any literature with magic specific to this style deck? Or should I simply modify poker deck magic to suit my needs?

hello all, I am having trouble tracking down a non gimmicked two cup routine for the cups and balls. The cups will be borrowed, so will not stack, and will not be chopped. Any advice, or simply a point in the right direction, would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for a stack that holds up better then 8 kings. A stack I can spread face up without being as obvious due to suit order. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.