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I don't want other magicians to know just how great this is. I want to keep it to myself. But that would not be fair. I have Time Machine, it is my first Zandman Book Test. It is INCREDIBLE. The method is very natural - so there is really NO memory work required. But this one book has MORE...

"Best" in what way? How do you define "Intermediate"? What do you consider "Sleight of Hand"? Are you interested in Cards, Coins, Mentalism...?

At 0:36 that is a half-pass, I am certain.

Card 1: Two of Clubs Card 2: Seven of Diamonds Card 1: Six of Clubs Card 2: Queen of Clubs

This seemingly simple idea, this recommendation, is far more valuable than you can imagine! Brilliant, @RickEverhart

I am a huge fan of Evernote; it helps me keep my entire life organized. I have a "Notebook" (as it is called) for Magic. Among those 804 entries are not only some 'scans' of the instructions from effects I have purchased but, when I make a purchase and it is a download video I can add it in a...

Welcome to the forums. All beginners (in almost any endeavor) are eager and excited to learn/try as much as possible initially. I recommend you choose one or two of the numerous things you listed and perform each, several times for many people. This helps you develop a core of successful...

This year was a surprise for me with respect to my magic (hobby). In addition to being a lifetime magic enthusiast I have also spent my life toying with technology. As a professional software developer, I did a bit of 'hacking' to create an improvement/add-on for a popular Magic application*...

Also, spending time at your local I.B.M. or S.A.M. or similar club costs you only some time. If you find value in the time spent you can (should) then make the small investment to join. A local club provides far more than "how to perform magic".

Welcome to the forums. It is not my intention to sound rude or unfriendly. This is my best advice for you. Find your local public library, go to the 793.8 (Dewey Decimal) section. There is an entire world - for FREE - that can show you the possibilities and opportunities. Now, I will allow...

I agree. The format and brevity of the trailer makes me cynical. Although it advertises "borrowed deck" I have a strong suspicion there is stack (a slug) and the "deal down to" is a matter of counting based on the value some [set of] key card(s). Judging by the situation the trailer shows the...

I agree with your comments regarding the Svengali deck. Too often magicians forget that the majority of people (and almost all of those for whom we perform) are not privy to the same world and completely unfamiliar with principles WE tend to find "boring", "old" or "overused". Secondly, I...

Watch, very carefully, how he handles the deck each time he turns it over. I agree that the deck is gaffed. A clever one-trick effect.

I am too AFRAID to participate in this one. o_O A great idea.

As a hobbyist I have focused on card magic primarily (close-up) and always like to tailor my presentation to a "mentalism" feel. Much of my patter falls into the "I can influence you without your conscious knowledge" and discussions of NLP. I prefer to use sleights as 'tools' to achieve an...

Thanks for the advice. Just in case, here is the image:

This is a wonderful idea. I, too, am a bit UNinstagramISH. But here is mine.

Harry Lorayne has an effect where two different spectators select the same card. I cannot recall which of his books [yes, remember those clumsy, awkward, time-consuming tools for learning magic?] I had originally seen the idea. It is encouraging, though, to be "thinking" along the same lines as...

I just met Howard last night during my first trip to The Castle; sitting in Vernon's spot. The first amazing thing (of so, so many) that he demonstrated [and explained] was that Throw Down Double. Never have I spent time with a fellow magician who has devoted so much diligent thought and effort...

The TurnOver Pass is simple and a great way for a beginner to a) gain confidence and b) practice misdirecting the audience while performing any pass (something that was not mentioned here and should be emphasized).