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Thanks for the reply, I'm happy to clarify! By exploring an idea or concept, I don't mean anything so abstract as telling a story or the cards being characters. Regardless of any story we tell, each trick we perform tells some sort of story that is determined by its structure. You mention an...

Hey! Welcome to magic, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself so far! Good on you for really exploring one book for an extended period, that is one of the best ways to study! I am only a few years into my journey, so my answers may not be fully informed, but I'll tell what I can. First, it is great...

I'm not affiliated with the app, but it's been a very good tool for me! The free app Ultimate Mnemonica Trainer has really helped with fine tuning that instant recognition you need to avoid pausing a trick to think! I'd highly recommend it!

Seconds, Centers, and Bottoms is a pamphlet by Ed Marlo that has some of the best work on false deals! If you wanted to dive into some serious stuff, I would pick up Revolutionary Card Technique because that pamphlet is in there along with so much more tough stuff

One thing that I've done that has helped me greatly is keeping a physical notebook with me whenever possible. Then, when you get an idea, no matter how silly or impossible, you can write it down and maybe come back to it later. This helps me to not rule out anything, and has seriously helped...

If you have the available funds, i would pick up Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz! It won't give you tricks to perform, but it'll help you develop an understanding of what types of presentations are engaging for audiences. Also, it'll help with general routine structures once you have your tricks in...

The only one I can remember off the top of my head is Clone by JC Rodarte. I've never personally used it, so I don't know if it's good or not but I know it does take a few minutes for the transfer to happen

For me, it was a combination of the points Juan suggests in his book (especially numbering each of the cards on front and back), and sheer repetition. It sucks now, but if you put in a solid week of work, your future self will thank you.

The Three Piles in Royal Road to Card Magic is an effect that I have recently rediscovered, and if you have the book, I would definitely give it a read

Most great beginner card magic books contain a huge amount of impromptu work. If you haven't yet, buy Royal Road to Card Magic and study the effects in there. My personal favorite in this book is Gray's Spelling Trick

I love Card to Pocket/ Wallet. A great trick that never fails to get great reactions.