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http://www.funnyearth.com/html/videos/Sneaker_Street_Magic.php I don't know if anyone has seen this video or if everyone has seen it and I'm late to the show, but I wanted to post it for those who might enjoy it. And also I think this is a great opportunity to open up a discussion on...

Hey guys I've been roped into doing an actually show (something I'm still in the air about), but regardless I need a little help. I'm generally a close up guy, but I feel I can transition a routine to the stage rather easily. My problem lies herein, I've recently noticed the effects I get...

Well your first mistake was being on your high school swim team. HAHA! Sorry I was a lifeguard for 8 years and I worked at a pool where we had to guard the high school meets, I'm more than a little jaded. Anyway just kidding. So if you're right handed then you hold the deck in your left hand...

I'm a little late to the party on this thread, but I have to comment, if only to reiterate what has already been said. I agree with the "Blind leading the blind comment above." I'm really glad that you juniors and seniors in high school understand the importance of school now, and please keep...

I've mentioned this before I think. The way you present your magic HAS to be tailored to your audience. I perform for people like myself, young fresh out of college professionals and college students and overall twenty something-college aged crowd. If I were to do an effect for a group of 25...

A. That's called a turnover pass. B. Watching any video on the pass is going to make you do 2 things. First its going to make you say, oh it's that easy sweet I'll do this tonight when I go out. Second 20 mins later, you'll swear it's impossible and give up. The best way to learn the pass...

Vanish David Stone has a great 48 card vanish, based on Greg Wilson's FISM routine. I believe that David Stone's is on Real Secrets Vol 1.

Does anyone use fanning powder? I have heard it makes XCM easier, but I was wondering how it effects sleights and other card effects.

I agree totally, don't make every trick seem like your showing off. Perform tricks that let the audience participate and be the magician. In the end your audience will know you're just being nice when you say things like "that was all you, I didn't do anything." But they'll still appreciate your...

Awesome. I'm sure there are deck collectors out there shouting at their screens in terror after reading this. I think it's awesome.

Hey man, not to shoot you down, but if you're shy I'd avoid telling long stories or jokes unless you know 100% without a doubt that these long stories/jokes are incredibly interesting and/or funny. I'll explain why. Shyness, Stage fright, etc. is known to communication scholars as...

I agree with the above post. Start off by showing your friends. Then show a few people that you are friendly with. Sooner or later, word will get out that you can blow peoples minds. But eventually you'll have to put yourself out there. Obviously if you lack confidence walking up to...

I have a separate question about Panic. Can you hand out the four of a kind at the end of the effect?

Greg Wilson has one in Pyrotechnic Pasteboards or Card Stunts I can't remember. But it's impromptu and surprisingly easy to perform.

4for4 Routine I like to do two 4for4 switches and then go into the Daley Show or the Asher Twist. I came up with (what I think) is an awesome subtlety for the 4for4 switch. PM if you'd like to know, because I'm fairly sure that talking about it here would be exposure.

I understand why some people think the pass is overrated. It's incredibly difficult and it doesn't make any sense. Why would you move 51 cards to control one? Because as you said it "BAM, it's done." You can't use the pass over and over and over again, just like you can't do 20 double undercuts...

Easy I deal with these people like this. Right after they claim to know how I did it, I square up my deck regardless of where I am in the performance and attempt to hand them the deck saying cool lets see you do it then. They invariably reply with, well just because I know how it's done doesn't...