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Do you remember the name of that DVD? I'd be interested in checking it out.

If I had a shop in my area, I'd definitely go to it instead of ordering online. Unfortunately, the nearest one is in another state, 150+ miles away, and is mainly a tourist shop.

I don't think it matters what deck you use, use the one you want. Whether you use some custom deck or a Rider Back Blue, people may think it's a trick deck, so at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter. Use whatever you like. People don't get suspicious of a deck, they get suspicious of...

Most magicians have a day job. There's an old joke that goes: How do you get a magician off your porch? You pay him for the pizza. Magic's hard to turn into a full time, sustainable career in most areas, so it's one of those things that people do along with a day job.

It happens. It happens for a lot of different reasons, some we'll never understand. When it does, it's always best to let the audience let her know what happened. If you do it, it will look to the spec like you failed; if the audience explains it to the spec, they'll know they failed. :D

"Hey, I'm working on this effect, and can't figure out how to make X turn into Y." Okay, you don't know enough how to be able to create this effect. You need to go learn more before you start trying to create effects. If the effect meant that much to you, you'd put in the time and work to...

William, props to you for throwing yourself out there and doing this. Lots of courage to do that. After reading your blog adventures with busking, I'd suggest you read this blog from the beginning: http://jimmytalksalot.blogspot.com/ . He's a magic busker that makes a lot of money. I think...

That doesn't mean anything. You can sell any knock off you want on Ebay. Ebay's policy is that they do not allow it, and require a complaint filed by the rights holder of the 'real' item to get it. So, Jerry's Nugget would have to search for bootlegs of their cards, then file a complaint on...

:):):) That's precious. If you really did, you'd know there was absolutely no endurance involved in anything Blaine's done, just like there never was in any of the Swami or Fakir stunts of the time. It amazes me that on a board of supposed magicians, people dismiss magic for what it is and...

Without reveals, which is against the rules, that's pretty hard. But ask yourself, do you really think this is some kind of feat of strength? Do you think he goes into some swami-like trance to enable him to pull off astounding stunts? If so, please study the Indian Fakirs and Hindu Swamis...

Both were magic stunts, not endurance trials.

What Indutrialchild said. These books are fantastic, and aren't your ordinary set of magic books. While they will teach you many effects, more importantly, they will teach you showmanship, creation and theory. Some parts are going to seem outdated, don't let it bother you. I take them...

Yep, the original Erdnase is public domain and long out of copyright. What publishers and card handlers will do is add their own work to it (interpretations, notations, thoughts, etc.) and print that as a new edition under full copyright (due to the added info). You're lawfully allowed...

The Jerry's Nugget cards that everyone wants and are supposedly the best eva in the whole wide world, aren't made anymore. Haven't been made for years. Won't be in the gift shop, if that's why you're trying to get there. You'll get their current cards with the cut corners like any other...

The plastic won't burn, it won't have time to. It has a lot higher burn point than paper

Use plastic confetti.

Also, only handle your cards or practice after thoroughly washing your hands.

Yep, got them here too. Actually, not all of them, I'm working on completing the set by buying used. The books are fantastic, I've read 3 in their entirety so far, and it's amazing to me how much I see the 'new hot trick' coming right off these pages. I think these are a must buy/read for...

When you buy a trick, you're buying the knowledge of how it works. You can't return that. Unfortunately, your 'friend' (I'm assuming it's you) bought a 'trick' that is used to demonstrate static electricity in grade schools. There is no gimmicked pen involved, there is no prop to return...