I have noticed that most close up magicians (if performing at a table) will use a close up mat. I never have used one, as the table itself seems fine to me. Does anyone know why so many people use them?
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Close up mats
- Thread starter Parker Nolan
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Three of the most common reasons for using a close-up mat are;
- To allow yourself to easily pick up cards, coins etc..
- So that no props get wet (from drink spillage) and you don't mark the table tops.
- In some instances, like when using a chop cup you want to eliminate certain noises.
There are various other reasons, like the fact that using a mat gives you an official performance space.
- To allow yourself to easily pick up cards, coins etc..
- So that no props get wet (from drink spillage) and you don't mark the table tops.
- In some instances, like when using a chop cup you want to eliminate certain noises.
There are various other reasons, like the fact that using a mat gives you an official performance space.
Most tables are made of wood or metal and are therefore slick. This is a problem, as it requires almost bending cards to pick them up, and spreads are almost impossible. With the friction a close-up mat provides, cards can be easily picked up, spread, and moved around, making for an easier time with sleights and whatnot.
I have always used on. I have a small one for tables. A lager one for bar work and I have two tables that the top is completely covered in felt with some padding under the fabric. The close up pads serve two functions.
A) It is like a small stage for the close up work. It makes your cards cups balls coins ect ect stand out.
A.2) For some effects like Painting Aces and Card Artistry 1 and 2 you need the friction from the rubber on the back of the mat.
B) It keeps things from talking on the table.
A) It is like a small stage for the close up work. It makes your cards cups balls coins ect ect stand out.
A.2) For some effects like Painting Aces and Card Artistry 1 and 2 you need the friction from the rubber on the back of the mat.
B) It keeps things from talking on the table.
