I live in Ohio and only have one friend into flourishing. However, you don't particularly need a friend in order to help you. I've been getting by on my own for over three years now.
A classic pass is always nice. Or the Erdnase one-hand shift. Or you could just try to hide it under the guise of not paying attention and replace it exactly as it was before.
Impress Father: Get girls phone number with trick.
Impress Mother: Get paid for magic.
Impress Siblings: (Brothers) see "Father" (Sisters) Be the life of a party. Or make an academic correlation to card tricks.
(P.S. I know this sin't exactly what you asked for, but it worked for me to convince...
Ohio Tally-ho's, Artifice (emerald looks the best, then red, then purple, then blue), Infinity, Basically anything by E, T11, DnD, or Encarded are pretty great. BBM decks look cool to some, but they never handle very well.
1: Did anyone inspire you to get into magic/cardistry? If so, who? If not, what inspired you/ why did you get into it?
2: If you never got into magic/cardistry, how would your life be different?
3: Do you watch Breaking Bad?
About the Ivory vs. Cambric finish, the Ivory just means smooth finish, it is still the same chemical make-up as Air-cushion I believe, but without the dimpling pressed in. Whereas Cambric is another term for Air-cushion. However, in the Cincinnati plant, Cambric, linoid, and a few other...
Yes, I do have experience. Also, I am 100% sure that Premium 909 finish is not real. Another thing, since it isn't Bicycle branded, they can write any finish they want. While what you say about Bicycle branding makes since, I know by getting quotes from the USPCC that it cost more per deck if...
Just saying, I think that if they design them themselves it should cost less since they aren't paying a designer. Also, since none of them are Bicycle Branded it should cost less. Another thing, they don't use the best stock (which is Bee Casino NOT Aristocrat) and 909 Premium finish is not a...
Here are my entries, hope you like them!
1st: http://instagr.am/p/PVq4AuHpLJ/
2nd: http://instagr.am/p/PVyb8kHpAo/
3rd: http://instagr.am/p/PVyxb2npBD/
I'm not the writer, but I like to make up my own effects for two reasons..
1: I love the feeling of knowing something is your's.
2: When I perform for people, I'm sure they can't go home and look it up, or I can say "Yeah, I made that up." When they ask me how I did it.