card magic

So lately I've been really motivated to go out and perform street magic and busk but i dont want to just perform card tricks as i feel like that is the typical magician, i want to perform magic with everyday objects, but I am kinda broke and haven't performed in front of a crowd in a while so i...

O.k. so I came across a book called Magic in Theory: An Introduction to the Theoretical and Psychological Elements of Conjuring by Peter Lamont and Professor Richard Wiseman The book offers insight into how magicians handle the effects and control or direct the thoughts of the audience. So far...

Hey guys, i'am up here with my own A.C.A.A.N. version, which is inspired by Mitchell Kettlewell and Danny Carcia. This one is called E.A.I.A.C.A.A.N. (Easy and Impromptu Any Card at Any Number :-) ) Here are some facts: - no forced card -no forced number - deck can be shuffled and borrowed...

Hey everyone! First post to the forums and just wanted to share some ideas and learn other people's handling of Spidey's awesome trick "Psycho." I've been doing this effect for a couple months now and it has gotten some awesome reactions! However when I performed it verbatim as is taught in the...

Hey wizards and witches. I have been learning magic for a while now but I still struggle to find routines that are good for walk around magic - that don't require a special deck, set up or gimmick. I have pockets full of cards and gimmicks. I am looking for some good card material, using just...

Hey guys I need some type of REALLY visual card trick for a close-up show I'm doing. It doesn't need to be impromptu and can have gaffs but I wont be talking at all during the performance, similar to shin lin. It doesn't really have to have any color changes, and would actually be preferable if...

Hey guys (and gals)! My name is Josh and I'm 29 and have been interested in magic for a while now but have recently wanted to start learning. I would like to know where the best place to start would be. I have been playing around with card magic and enjoy it but haven't really performed for...

Hello! I received my copy of the expert at the card table today! But i can not understand the "technical terms section". Can anyone show me how the in- jog and the out- jog works? And by the "top card" or the "first card" is it the side where the card are facing the sky in dealer's grip( the...

How would you guys spend 100 dollars( or 80 British pounds)? I recently have had a trouble picking out magic tricks to buy. I love the Double Cross, Sleeper, and the Odyssey. I am also thinking about buying some David Blaine Gold Gatorbacks. Although it is well over 100 dollars, i will have to...

Hi Guys, I'm new to magic and was just wondering a few things in regards to how magic like ring magic and rubber band magic compare to card magic and coin magic (which seem to me to be more "established" and popular): 1. Is it generally advised to learn card magic and coin magic BEFORE...

Hello everyone. I am completely new here in theory11 and also to card magic and cardistry. Card magic is something I have always liked, but when younger I used to think I would never be able to do it. Now in my 35 I thought... What the ****? Why not? I would like to ask two questions to the...

Hello, I'm looking for advice specifically for DIY card gaffs/gimmicks. I feel this is a cheaper alternative for me as I'm more of a move monkey. However I'm doing a parlour setting for a camera, and require only a few types of gimmicks for the routine. I would like any other DIYer's advice in...

Hi everyone! My name is Alex and I'm honor to represent you my new modern magic video S P I R I T: I hope you will like it...

I was looking into some magic gimmicks and I found Hondo Chen's superior flap cards. Hondo is selling both instructions for the gimmick and handmade flaps. I'm willing to put time into the creation of the cards, but I was wondering if it was worth the money.

I'm not quite sure that this is the right place to put this, so if this belongs somewhere else just tell me. I'll go by X, and although I am very interested in the art of card magic, -and can perform many simple tricks,- I'm still relatively new to it and pretty bad at the flourishes and...

I'm learning the classic pass, however, the bottom card on the top pile which you pivot keeps slipping across the right edge of the bottom pile. Can you think of any tips that will help me stop that? ~DB

How difficult is shinanigens Dvd and 52 shades of red to perform and it is suitable for close up magic.(audience 1m away). I am 14 and started with card magic 2 yrs ago. I have learned a lot from dvds like How to do street magic, crash course, born to perform and ninja. I know it will be hard...

PERFORMANCE IN THE LINK -https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=T-XXAKCUi20 0k here's what happens The magician borrows a note or it can even be a card - spec signs it The magician then folds it into a very small square and places it into 1 of 3 envelopes. Chosen by spec. Shuffles envelopes. Spec...

Which is the best INSTANT DOWNLOAD or DVD WITHOUT SHIPPABLE GIMMICK according to you of easy-intermediate level. I dont want shippable gimmick bcause I live in ASIA where shipping from sites is quite high. I just want your favorites(single tricks only NOT SETS OR MULTIPLE TRICKS) and suggestion...

Hey. This is a question for people who has watched Shin Lim's at the table lecture. The mat he uses in the lecture has a very off pattern texture. I was wondering what this type of velvet is called and what to search for. I have tried crushed velvet, but that seems to bee just wrinkled velvet...