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  1. Ben Long

    Being More Dedicated

    I recently noticed a trend. In the past few weeks, I have been posting less and less on internet forums. As a result, I've had a lot more time to practice. I have begun to practice in three two-hour blocks every day. My magic has taken quantum leaps. Recently, I realized that a liberal...
  2. Ben Long

    Homer Liwag 1-on-1

    Holy crap. Ben Long is one happy camper.
  3. Ben Long

    Get the latest issue of Wired

    It is very important that everyone now go out and purchase the latest issue of Wired magazine. I won't tell you why, because it would defeat the purpose. Let's just say it's like a TED talk in paper format.
  4. Ben Long

    Born Standing Up by Steve Martin

    If you're a human being, you've probably heard of Steve Martin, the famous actor, star of such movies as the Pink Panther and Cheaper by the Dozen. Despite being in these horrid excuses for cinema, Martin is an incredibly talented individual, who made his living as a comedian in the 60's and...
  5. Ben Long

    Be smart and read this...

    http://www.mindhacks.com/blog/2008/07/dennett_on_magic_and.html Do it. Be special!
  6. Ben Long

    Something cool I stumbled upon...

    http://www.smokeinmydreams.com/images/MarkWagner029.jpg Pretty cool.
  7. Ben Long

    Some inspiration for those who think outside the box

    I stumbled upon this a little while ago. Can't stop looking at this stuff. Some amazing thinking going on here. Makes me really just want to create something amazing myself. http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Make-Something-Cool-Every-Day-2009/171640 ALSO: If you ever have trouble becoming...
  8. Ben Long

    Pressure Questions

    I know some of these have already been answered, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have them all in one place. 1. Is Pressure impromptu? 2. Can everything be inspected afterward? Is there cleanup? 3. How much will Pressure cost? 4. Can one put other things into the balloon...
  9. Ben Long

    Cool Little Coincidence - Doug McKenzie

    I went to NYC tonight to see a play with some members of my acting class. I was doing some magic to this one girl, and when I had finished, she started to tell me about this guy her mom knew who worked for David Blaine, "Doug-Something." So I immediately say "Doug McKenzie?" and she flips out...
  10. Ben Long

    Anything going on in NYC tonight?

    I'm going to be in New York this fine evening, and was wondering if anything magic-related would be happening. My alternative is to go see an off-Broadway production of "The Aristocrats," so anything magic-related would be better.
  11. Ben Long

    David Blaine and Man on Wire

    Watch DB nearly get upstaged by Phillipe Petite from the Oscar-winning documentary "Man on Wire." http://davidblaine.flux.com/News/Exclusive-Video-David-performs-for-Philippe-Petite-in-the-first-footage-he-ever-filmed/0C4DBFFFF0195BB31001600B09AF1
  12. Ben Long

    Magic Geek True Astonishments Review

    Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xud98iqdATk&feature=related
  13. Ben Long

    The Science of Shuffling and Stacking by Richard Turner

    If someone could give me any information on the content and the quality of this DVD, I would love that person forever. (maybe)
  14. Ben Long

    You know nothing until you've read this!

    Everyone who considers him or herself a true practitioner of sleight of hand should and will read this. It is fifteen pages long and you will read it. That is not a request. But seriously, read it or I'll cook a kitten...
  15. Ben Long

    Final Cut Pro Test

    I just got Final Cut Pro, so I shot some footage to screw around with. This is what resulted. Hopefully my abominable cardistry skill will be compensated by the awesome music... Comments appreciated. http://www.vimeo.com/3047101
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    Thoughts on Palming Fundamentals by Jason England

    Thought I'd post my thoughts on this video. I've been studying card palming for quite some time now, but with all of the different methods, steals, replacements, positions, angles, mechanics, etc., I've had some trouble honing in on a good set of palming techniques to use on a regular basis...
  17. Ben Long

    Thoughts on Zarrow: A Lifetime of Magic by David Ben

    I got this for Hanukkah this year so I thought I'd share my thoughts on it. This is the book detailing the definitive work of the late Herb Zarrow. Actually, yhis is not a book--this is a tome. It is gigantic. "A Lifetime of Magic" consists primarily of card tricks, though there are a few...
  18. Ben Long

    Performers Should Be Less Boring

    That means you. First of all, I hate magic performed exclusively for a camera. Magic is meant to be performed for a live audience and I stand by that. Now, I understand that it is well within one's rights as a human being to post just about whatever they want on the internet, be it a bad coin...
  19. Ben Long

    Request For Some Sources

    Hey, I'd really appreciate it if anyone could tip some sources that teach the following moves in-depth. Card Mucks Riffle Shuffle Stacking Tabled Multiple Shift Decent Deck Switch Books are preferred to DVD's, but anything goes. Thanks.
  20. Ben Long

    Sad, Yet Hilarious

    http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1894772 Makes me so sad and so happy at the same time...
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