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A few that I think about a lot... -Overly egotistical magicians. Possibly both in personality, and in appearance. They make it harder for the audience to like and relate to you. It gives off a superiority complex. -Magicians who deliver patter like they are reading it from a teleprompter...

Zeal, This is amazing advice. This actually makes me feel a whole lot better about everything. Being honest with everyone is the key, like you said. Thanks so much for taking the time to help me out. -Jon

emagician, Thanks for the prompt response, and for your advice. It is much appreciated. I know for sure that I want to take a break from magic. I know you said to step outside my comfort zone and explore other areas of magic, but the problem is that I simply don't have the desire to do either...

Hi everyone, Its been a little while since I have posted on these forums. I need some help. Let me tell you a quick story of my year, and why I feel like I need to take a break from magic. This school year (My senior year in high school) is the first year that I have taken magic to...

Hi everybody, These responses are amazing! RealityOne, thanks so much for those sources. My teacher even said today that I should include information on the history of magic, and the various ways it has been used. Strudles, I like this idea a lot. Maybe I could take the 52 cards, and create a...

Hi everybody, The time has come. I am a senior in high school, and graduation is just around the corner. However, to be able to graduate, every senior must complete a cumulative project. This project is the basis for how you are remembered at the school, and it also aims to provide a snapshot...

I love that idea.

Mrs.Raymond, I'm deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Your husband will certainly be missed. I wish the best for you and your family at this difficult time. -JP

Hi everyone, In light of the recent discussion about Dan White's new television show, and Blaine's special a few weeks ago, I've decided to bring up this issue. Lately, it's been an issue that's been on my mind. I'm in the process of making a documentary, and included in it will be several of...

Krab 1, I just want to address that point you just made. I'm a senior in high school, and I've been doing magic for over five years. So yes, I know in the scheme of things I'm a newer magician (doesn't mean I don't work my butt off at it). And I know I'm talking to someone who has a ton more...

Hey guys, I was watching an R Paul Wilson video the other day. In the video, Eric Mead brings up the point that some actors, comedians, and other artists have a conception about magicians that they don't need to be as creative as other artists because they can essentially buy an act. 9:02 in...

Hey, I own neither effect, but I think this is actually the version Blaine uses http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S10818. It's an effect put out by two of his consultants, Dan White and Doug Mckenzie. It's called Compression, and I believe it is a pure sleight of hand, no gimmicks involved. -JP

Hey WZEnigma, The Kozlowski switch is what I would consider the fundamental bill switch. So that's just what I thought of first. Its an extremely versatile switch as well. I don't think it's giving away much if I say that it uses a popular utility device that you likely already have or even...

Hey, Firstly I would like to say, with all due respect to Menny Lindenfeld, I would not recommend Criminal. When I first saw the trailer, I was a bit misled. It showed the effect with what I thought was a borrowed bill, and I'm also pretty sure the reactions in the video are from different...

Hey, Here's my two cents on this, because I think about it quite a bit. By the way, also keep in mind that they aren't the only magicians to get airtime on television. All three of these magicians did something radically different than those who preceded them. David Blaine pretty much...

Hey guys, In the past few months, I've been doing a lot of street magic-- really trying to better my routines and get good practice in front of real people. I've also been shooting much of it, (film is my other greatest passion), that I hope to edit soon. But obviously, an inherent problem...

Hey Rick, I contacted Sandersfx twice, yet received no response. I would really love to purchase this DVD but it seems like I've hit a dead end. Any other suggestions? Would it be unethical to seek out someone who has a copy of the DVD and wishes to sell it? Thanks, JP

I really appreciate the advice- it helps alot. Thank you. One quick thing though, I have been asked to show my hands again after the effect "Show me your hands!" And once I've even had someone come up to me and grab my hands and closely inspect them (luckily I had already ditched the TT). Again...

Hey guys, I've been performing a ton lately. Recently I've added the Kozlowski Bills Switch to my routine. While I've never messed up the actual technique in performance, I have been caught going into my pocket at the end. 70% of the time it goes over perfectly smoothly. I've tried justifying...

I like to take a lighter and more "brush it off" approach to someone who tries to bust me. I had a performance last week wherein a spectator started saying "I think I know how you did that, you just--" and I just cut him off and said "haha alright if you think you know how I did it, lets just...