Back In The Game

[notsoltd]

I had been in magic for a long time, and overloaded myself with stuff. I mean, I practiced and performed, but I bought ALOT of material. I stopped doing magic, and sold everything I had. My girlfriend and I saw a magic show, and she suprised me with a new set of spongeballs.

I have been practicing with those alot, and I remember ALOT of card stuff I used to do.

One thing I do still have that I did not sell is 13 Steps to Mentalism.

So, I have spongeballs, 13 steps, and I just bought J.B. Bobo's coin book. What you guys think?

The only thing I am worried about is that I have 2 text books basically. I am thinking about getting Sick by Ponta the Smith (for some more modern magic) and refer to BOBO's when I need to polish up on basic stuff (I am not a total beginner at coins I know quite a bit of stuff)

Anyhow, does anyone have any suggestions? Any tips or any other paths you think I should take to get started up again?

Thanks so much,
Robby

 

[praetoritevong]

Just one for now - take it slow. You know that you bought a lot of stuff, and you eventually stopped doing magic for some reason, and you sold everything. The fact that you emphasised "a lot" suggests that your buying behaviour outweighed your performance and practice. Don't forget that magic is a performing art. As a mentalist, I know how much is in 13 Steps alone.

Take your time, and take it easy - I wouldn't be worried about your technical skill at all, I think that's easy enough to learn again. I wouldn't worry about tricks, either. I'm sure you remember a lot, and could learn a lot if you put your mind to it.

Just focus on actual performing. Use what you have, take advantage of the great material you have - and go and perform. That seems to be what you were missing last time - at least from what you've said.

Hope this helps.