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That video illustrates how Magic is far from magical in the modern day and age... it seems the Witch-Doctor's response is the only one which makes any sense on this thread so far.

The mist clears, a stranger wanders into town with a calming presence. Nobody knows his name, or his purpose, and like an itinerant monk he weaves his way. He enters a bar, takes a seat and places his wallet upon the counter. With a smile he sits alone, content. A black coffee is ordered...

Suggestions can be magical, there are many resources available out there. Enrique, Kenton, Erickson, Cushman, Montana, Brother Shadow, Annemann, Tarbell etc... there is a world of wonder to be found outside of the magic community, and once there you only require your imagination to heighten...

What is your best close-up trick using an everyday object?

Nostalgia magic, what a cool genre to pursue. Putting your own unique stamp on the magic, making it personal, sharing stories, how brilliant! Is anyone else here doing this kind of thing?

Yes I've read almost every book on your list. What I was thinking of was more along the lines of the origins of magic, rather than magic tricks, entertainers and their performances. But if you are interested in looking back at the comparatively recent history of magic/mentalism then get the...

A wonderful response, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Discussing different perspectives on magic is perfectly valid and I am learning a great deal by investigating the feminine aspects of life. As a result I was curious to know if there are any female magicians here on the forum who had...

Fascinating stuff, the history of magic and its origins. Any recommendations on good books to read?

Thanks for your reply Mohana, It is cool to see women in magic, I only wish there were more. From your inspirations it becomes clear that there are very few influential women in this art form... therefore I thought it would be interesting to know if you approach the art and craft of magic...

Hi Scott, you're on the right path already. There is so much information available nowadays that it's easy to become overwhelmed. Getting the basics down is key. I have pm'd you with more details, but in essence you need only learn a few simple sleights and you could create endlessly... only...

In another post you mentioned suggestion and hypnosis - do you use props at all? And what about seances, how do these work?

How many women are here practicing magic, and who are your inspirations?

Think you can also find the bill transposition in Karl Fulves book Self-working mental magic. Andy from the Jerx has a variation of this trick too.

A great book for any magician - ideas can be pulled from within the pages with ease. Bill in Lemon, used that to close shows. Simple section on coins. Sponge Balls are cool, and there are some quick tricks in the impromptu section. Overall, this is a real investment.

Dani Daortiz has a great version using regular cards and an invisible classic force - it's on one of his Penguin lectures. Anything by Dani is worth getting. He is a master and you will learn so much from studying his work.

That's a perfect reply Mohana. Cards, coins, mental magic etc. cool - who are your inspirations?

"As an artist, as a magician, you are only answerable to yourself. Your work is a pact between you and the universe. I think that all artists and magicians are probably, naturally, anarchists... or at least probably should be. but that's just me." - Alan Moore All kinds of magicians converge...

1) Tricks are real magic 2) Matt Pulsar's quote is confusing 3) What is an urban shaman?

"At the moment, the people who are using shamanism and magic to shape our culture are advertisers" - Alan Moore

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