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This is a long shot. I’m in Seattle overnight and would love to find a restaurant, bar, or some venue to see some magic. I live in Montana and have never had the chance to see someone perform live? Any recommendations?

Holly crap! I live in Helena, MT. I was convinced that I was the only one interested in magic in Helena! Feel free to message me on Facebook: Chris Puyear

How does this differ from the ASi Wind version. I’ve heard that’s the gold standard for Triumph effects?

I second the recommendation for the Approach. After seeing it recommended twice in one of my threads I bought it and I recommend you do the same. In case it’s of help I wrote a post about doing just this a couple of days ago, albeit in a brewery...

I bet Crazy Man Hand Cuffs is up there. I always carry rubber bands on me. I also keep a really cool diary prediction effect in my wallet from Chris Crossgrove

It’s not clear from the trailer is there a way to do the reveal by dealing out the cards or does it have to be through a spread?

I thought it'd be cool to share a small but significant victory in my journey to become more comfortable performing magic for people. I'm typically a very social outgoing person, but for some reason I'm really insecure about showing my magic to people. I've posted several threads on this topic...

T Thanks Rick! That’s exactly what I’m aiming to do. Though I’m a long way from performing professionally. Do you have any recommendations on what effects might go well together from my list, or which ones would make strong openers/ closers. For instance, I thought about purchasing double...

I recently purchased the approach by Jamie Grant and I’m trying to put the tricks that I know/ own into a couple of 3 trick sets. I’m hoping to do some walk around magic while out celebrating for St. Patrick’s day at a big outdoor venue Unfortunately, I just spent the last hour slamming my...

Just wanted to say thanks for this suggestion. Went out for drinks with a few friends and managed to steer the conversation towards Lottery Tickets to set myself up for the first phase of Cipher. The reaction I received was great and I'm hoping to do the Pin reveal next time I seem them. Thanks...

Thnks so much! This sounds like really sound advice. I’ve already seen examples of how tricks help you learn slights. I wanted my coin bite to be much more convincing so I ended up downloading a copy of Bobo’s Coin magic just to find a believable switch. Unfortunately, I think I’m a loooong...

I disagree completely everything as a diminishing marginal utility. The first book you read about paper airplanes is probably insanely valuable because you know nothing about making paper airplanes. However, after you’ve red 30 bucks on paper airplanes an additional book probably won’t help you...

If I had to pick a side of the scale I think I'd skew slightly to the performer/ entertainer end of the spectrum. I respect fundamentals and theory and believe that they are important. However, I also believe these things have diminishing value the deeper that you go. Ultimately, I want to be...

Hi Christopher, Thanks for your perspective here. I really value your feedback and it has already helped me immensely. I'm currently scripting a routine for Cipher that I can work into ordinary conversation when me and my friends are out for drinks this weekend. From what I'm hearing one of...

So would you advocate for a strict traditionalist approach or more of a hybrid?

I'm a productivity nerd who likes systems, and I'm trying to develop a structured approach to learning magic at an accelerated pace. I know reading this I sound like another impatient kid but hear me out. After reading through a number of threads in this forum there seem to be two competing...

That’s a great idea! I can think of quite a few tricks that could work well with this method!

My problem is most of my friends aren’t even aware that I’m doing magic at this point. Any idea how to overcome that hurdle without forcing tricks on people?

Trick of the week is an interesting idea. I like the idea of business cards. My friends are all entrepreneurial so they might respect my trying to start a side hustle. I perform cipher and that would work awesome for the prediction. My only question is whether it ever felt artificial. I’m a...

Interesting is it more focused on keeping methods secret or cultivating interest??