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I started getting INTERESTED when I read Nicolas Einhorn's encyclopedia of magic, and then about a year and a half ago when I got into magic I read Mark Wilson's Complete course in magic. Greatest book ever for magic. Period.

The people on my list are: 2) Lance Burton 7) Penn & Teller 14) Mark Wilson 17) Eugene Burger 18) Jeff McBride 26) Max Maven (Not Mavin!!) 31) Paul Harris 39) Houdini 41) Derren Brown 43) Michael Ammar 47) Dai Vernon 52) Ricky Jay Ben

Steerpike, though you can be irritating, you are extremely funny and a great addition to the forum. Glad you are back!

What are those color changes in there? I recognize a few like the Jones Change and his weird twist on shapeshifter, and also paintbrush change. Does anyone know the name of any of the changes, especially the one where he puts in in the deck, he dribbles and it changes?

I will try to make this as non revealing as possible, but mods please correct me if you must. I would like to buy distortion as it looks amazing, however I have one concern. I understand the method, and I was wondering if the method is very visible, because I don't want to waste money on a...

What I have been thinking about, and I hope Mr. Bayme will agree with me, is that one's title is irrelevant. Whether you think you are an artist, you know you are an artist, or whatever, the title does not make the magic. Steerpike made some very clear points in displaying that magic is not an...

Weird phrasing there.... and pipi I think blink is joking

I don't care if this is speculation or fact, but I just want to know what you guys think is next in line for t11. Personally I am hoping at some point in the future we will see something else like Dangerous... Ben

But then again E seems to support the mentality, because to them, its just money and its not their problem if people want to buy from them. They have released many quality decks like the ghosts and good tricks like stigmata... The are full of ****, but their products' quality is relatively high.

No no no. Cardistry as a personal pleasure is one thing. I mean doing it as performance...

Strong Magic is amazing! Go get it! Its like 40 bucks at most, but its great! Ben

Mr.J, that comment seems like it really came out of your a**. While everyone is answering my question with honesty and composure, you come out with that little remark. I already said that I appreciate cardistry and I am learning a bit of it. Act your age....or at least 10 years closer to your...

Before I pose this question, I would like to say I personally think cardistry is awesome and can be a great addition to a magic act. But my question is this. Why do cardistry alone? Besides for personal pleasure, why do cardistry for people in public. Many spectators would much rather see...

I have to say strong magic is great! Its interesting and very useful, HOWEVER only read it after you have a general knowledge of card tricks or you'll be like WTF Macdonald's aces? Another essential book to have if you don't already have is Mark Wilson's complete course in magic. Even if you...

I can personally admit that at times I have felt like spending a fair bit on a cool deck, but once you think about it, its kinda the same thing as spending money on pokemon and all that other crap. It's pieces of paper!!! And spectators aren't gonna give a damn if your cents are white, black...

So I got a pack of ESP cards a while ago, just the standard 25 card set with 5 of each card. I was able to do a basic mindreading trick, but I can't think of or find any good tricks with them. Can anyone recommend any good tricks? Thanks, Ben

I know this is probably a sin, but piano is actually my main hobby (10 Years) also guitar for 2 years robotics team at my hs studying my ass off (especially for AP bio >.>) goin to concerts reading 3d animation Techy stuff oh and more studying Ben D

That is really helpful. I really have trouble picking an appropriate closer and opener. Those are my main problems. I have referred to the big thread regarding openers. I understand what I need to do, but with closers, I can't think of a real trick that says FINITO!!! with cards...

I find them intriguing (Penn and Teller). I actually like them much more BECAUSE they are knowledgeable in other subjects which make them appear (because they are) very intelligent.

Hey guys. I would like to here your input on how to put a certain routine together. I am still a teen so I don't like to carry lots of props around as it seems kind of strange and makes magic unbelievable. My question is how can I put together a magic routine that is fairly easy to carry...