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I actually have a presentation coming up for a Christmas party in which they are expecting “card tricks” based on the fact that I’m more known for card magic. This can be pulled off but as stated, most people want to experience more. Card tricks become a little boring after a while. Try to mix...

Throwing in another aspect of this.... Something I have always found frustrating is the ability to market things that aren't actually "tricks" and then claiming ownership over something that the person in fact did not invent....such as math. Take Toxic for example. Toxic is a very basic...

I agree with Maaz here. While this has been included in a few gaff decks, without knowing which decks they are exactly, you could spend hundreds (if not thousands) buying gaff decks only for them not to include what you need. You could use Google to find out which decks have these but good...

I have to agree with Maaz here. FLAP is really good AND as visual as it gets, it's like live photoshop

My take on youtube is essentially the same. No one should ever have to ask whether they should have a youtube or not, based on guilt. It's an open platform and it's an awesome tool for various things. My only issue with those using Youtube for magic related things is also the same as you've...

It's the reset he doesn't want to do.

I actually just did them consecutively just now to check it. It would depend on how you execute the Jordan. If you drop the remaining packet as 1, then it auto resets in Jordan position again. If taking the 3 as one in the second count, then you’re set for an Elmsley. Of course, dropping the...

There would have to be a reset prior to the next Elmsley count however, otherwise the Jordan count keeps the hidden card in the 4th position.

The only thing that kept me from suggesting this was the reset. Aside from the reset though, you're right, this combo works perfectly. The OP may need to sacrifice the reset or at least make it as natural as possible. I've been thinking about it all day and nothing has really stood out to me...

Off the top of my head... I would look into the Jordan. It hides the 4th card though and at the end of it, it's already reset. I'll give it some thought and see if I can come up with an answer for the third card. Maybe someone will reply before that though.

One of the hardest things I did as far as practicing passes over the years was practicing the herman pass and the classic pass at the same time. I found the Herman pass easier but it made the previously practiced classic pass more cumbersome for me. Likely because it's essentially the same...

This can be a tough one, mainly because from what I've seen, you have a nice collection of effects to choose from. I've seen some card effects performed on the show but (like a broken record), they've all been pretty visual effects. At the same time, I've also seen a magician on there do...

Many of you know that I design playing cards among other things. So from time to time I like to share what I'm currently working on. A new deck that I recently started (nowhere near finished but thought I'd give a sneak peek at it). Obviously not available yet, and will likely post more...

Well, I for one find no real problem with YouTube aside from there being far too many people who learn a sleight partially and then try to teach it for the views only, with no actual performance and popularity received from the views rather than becoming popular for being good at what they do...

My personal take on YouTube is mixed. It is a great tool as long as it is used wisely. As stated here, unless you are going to a more official source like Ramsay’s, The Russian Genius, etc...you always have to worry about the move being performed properly, and as such, worrying about it being...

Totally agree with what Lord Magic has said here. Gutsy (within taste) will definitely sell any performance you do. “Gutsy” can be almost anything. It can be, as Lord Magic described, politely invading personal space. It can be switching your style to something no one would ever suspect. It’s...

You mentioned Erdnase, so obviously you're into cards. The question is however, these talent shows...are they close up or on a stage? This would depend on the type of effects you could pull off. Keep in mind however, that the allure to magic is not just "the tricks." It's the performance...

It’s funny because I was just given a “lashing” by another magician today because I made the (legit) mistake of posting something in the wrong group. I basically had multiple tabs open for Facebook and chose the wrong tab and posted a link. The guy tried to tear me apart, even after I told him...

I legit just had this conversation with my son two days ago lol. I have found that stupid people actually believe the intelligent people are stupid. Perhaps that aspect is a defense mechanism. The topic came up because I had a sister-in-law that is like this. She has literally accomplished...

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