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I didn't see the show yet. But imo, mentalists walk a fine line, especially those with a 'talk to the dead' slant. Some people who aren't performers at all use these very same tricks to swindle the public by mocking other peoples emotions. I imagine it's very tempting as a stage performer to...

I agree with the last two posts above. I AM new to card magic and I DO love the trilogy....but I don't have too much desire to learn and perform the tricks in it....YET. As a noob I don't want to get ahead of myself so while I practice them on my own my focus is on performing the ACR. I am...

I also am new to magic and have been working with the trilogy. For me, magic is the focus and flourishing enhances it. I think about it this way, if I'm nervous about performing a trick because the spectator is a skeptic and is 'burning' my hands, I think its highly effective to throw a couple...

Where can I learn the strike double? I don't know that one yet.

Thanks! Great tips!

Hi everyone. I've seen threads on which double lifts are the best to perform but i haven't seen one on getting the initial break. I decided to start one as this is my (pretty much a newbie) biggest issue. I only know of a few ways to get a break and they all seem to have drawbacks. I'll list...

Hi everyone. I'm new to flourishing (like, brand spanking fresh out of the box new) and only slightly less new to magic as a whole. I FINALLY got my copy of 'The Trilogy' in the mail yesterday and have been spending every spare moment, when I'm not working, practicing. I'd just like to give you...

K. Good to know. When I found this site I said "Whoa....this seems like a place where I can find some serious info and serious techniques (ahem) DECKniques?" A place for noobs and pros alike. I'm glad to hear that it is what I thought. By the way, I checked out decknique.net and it totally...

Hmmm I'm a noob. Actually I'm probably the noobiest one here (this is my first post and I've only been studying for a few months). After reading through this thread I have to ask....Am I unwelcome here?