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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, 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...

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...

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 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 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...

Hey guys, I've been working extensively with the Kozlowski bill switch. While searching for similar applications for this switch, I came across Visibill by Richard Sanders. Heres the effect http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwp24IavATU I love the looks of this effect, and from what I hear...

Hey guys, Sorry, I feel a bit needy haha this is the second thread I've posted this week. I apologize. But I'm really trying to get my material perfected and trying to take my magic to the next level. In that process, I've encountered some issues. If this thread is exposure, moderators should...

Hey guys, Jay Sankey released an effect called "Wraptured" on his Hardcore DVD. The effect involves a quarter and a penny. The magician puts the penny in his pocket. The magician then proceeds to "heat up" the quarter using friction and the power of his mind. The magician then retrieves the...

Hey guys, I would like to know some of your favorite ways to produce a deck of cards. Whether gimmicked or not. I am very ignorant on the topic of deck productions so I would just like to know some products I could purchase that teach this effect, or other ways you guys have come across. The...

Hey guys, As all of us know, Dana Hocking helped to establish Theory 11 and also wrote the music for most of the sites early videos. I have recently purchased his albums, and I was wondering ( and if Dana himself could chime in that would be nice) Can I use this music in my videos on...

Hey guys, I just have a quick question. A couple years ago, Daniel Garcia brought out "Kaos" the surgical card thru window. After watching the demos and everything, I've absolutely fallen in love wih this effect, and I'm seriously considering buying it. However, I've shown the demo to my...

Hey everyone, Been working on my Mentalism lately, and I seek advice in a particular area. Close up Mentalism. and I'd just like to ask one question: What are your favorite Mentalism effects that require minimal props/everyday objects, and can be performed standup without a table (on the...

Hey guys, There is nothing in life that I love more than magic (outside of my family). I've been performing for about 4years straight, and I've never taken a break. I've recently been considering my options for the future, and there is quite a bit I don't know, about taking up magic as a...

I've been seeing these "Deck Shells" show up alot recently on magic sites. I'd just like to know (since the product description is quite vague) What are these? http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S5754

Hey everyone, I recently purchased "Note by Matt Sconse". In this DVD, a center tear was taught with great detail. It was then that I realized that there could be literally hundreds of applications with this principle. So, What are some effects that can be done with a center tear? Witch are...

Hey guys, I recently have been looking to add a little bit of humor to my set. As we all know, humor is one of the best ways to disarm an audience. The humor that I'd like to add is much in the form of one line "gags", just to get a chuckle from the specs. That being said, What are your...

Hey guys, I'm a little bit confused. I've been doing magic for 3 years now, and I'm kinda stuck. I'm trying to refine and/or finalize my routines for closeup magic. However, every time i go to do so, i think I've gotten where I want to, but then i think, "Oh wait a minute! Thats another way I...

Hello People of Theory 11.com, I recently have been accessing theory11.com from my iphone, but it is quite difficult. The page is difficult to navigate. The features are busy and hard to follow. So heres the question, can you guys make a theory11 app (of the site), or mobile version of the website?

Hey guys, I'm just getting into rubber band magic, and I'd like to know what size of rubber band works the best. I just ordered Touch by Hanson Chien, and Souvenier Linking Rubber Bands. Thanks