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That's kind of a ridiculous request, to have a review of EVERY trick in the book. I think that with maybe one or two exceptions, no one on these forums is really qualified or has the experience to make any comments on such a heavy book. Long story short is that it's an interesting read, and...

A few things; you need to be mindful of your angles whenever you perform any kind of reverse. I played with this trick when I first saw Chad lecture, and I think a better way to reverse the ace is to use the first sequence in Vernon's original twisting the aces. It's just a bad moment to do a...

If I remember correctly, Dean's shells are non-expanded with the shaved down coins, right? If that's the case, you're going to have a hard time finding Chinese coins that will fit inside your shell, as they're made to be dollar/half-dollar size; you might have to get Dean or Jamie to shave...

How many people have you seen do it well? Malone and Akira Fujii are two of the only people I've seen do this well in a close-up situation; Akira Fujii learned from Malone. Bill tips some of the work on it on one of his new DVD's, but you really need to have the confidence and control he...

That's not the point. Akashic, the point is that the material is already out there for people that actually want it, and it's been covered by people far more qualified to teach than you are. The problem with free videos, and videos on youtube, is that there's no commitment on the part of...

Younger magicians need to realize that not everyone is heckling you because they see you flash, and say so. You can't go up to someone and perform a card trick, and expect them to be amazed, even if you tip the method. I've talked to alot of people just getting into magic who don't realize...

You have good taste. Unfortunately, it has been out of print for some time now, and is rather difficult to find. A copy will occasionally pop up on e-bay, but it's not uncommon to see them go for ~$200 a piece. On the bright side, it's currently in the process of being reprinted, along with...

Just to double check here; you want a video of someone ostensibly raising the deck to the fingertips?

This is a pretty common problem when learning any new grip, or deal. I started with the Erdnase deal way back when, and had the same experience. After a while, you'll most likely developed a blister or callous where the corner of the deck contacts your palm, and shortly after, you'll get the...

I think most expert passers will tell you that the description of the "Two handed Shift" in Erdnase is where you should start, and after a few years of searching for better methods, most likely where you'll end up. Even though this suggestion will probably be overlooked, and spammed with cries...

First, Triumph (in my opinion) shouldn't be done with a faro shuffle. If you have a table, you have a number of more convincing approaches at your disposal. Even with the method you're using, you can use a riffle shuffle as long as you keep it quick and tight. If you want to do it in the hands...

1. You can attend, but the local ring will most likely charge you $5 or $10 more, although you may get in for a discounted rate due to your age. 2. If your father isn't a magician, and one of you explains to whoever is collecting the money that he's only here as your guardian, they most likely...

It doesn't work like that. Casinos cancel their cards to prevent cheaters from getting a hold of the cards that are being used on the floor. They wouldn't sell multiple thousands of uncanceled decks only to re-use the same back design. The guy can say whatever he wants regarding them being...

Yes, Jamie (fullboatdealer) knows what he's talking about; although the information that the US Playing Card Company dispenses can be suspect at times. Keep in mind you're dealing with a company that sells 100 million + decks of cards a year, and in the case of the Wynn decks, they're...