Close-up pad?

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UnorthodoX

Nov 13, 2010
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Hey guys,
I'm thinking of buying a close-up pad, but at the same time I have a feeling I'll benifit more if I don't get one. Jimmy Page once said, "Better equipment, better practice." But at the same time, I have a feeling that I'll need to deal with not having one and learn how to do things such as riffle shuffling on flat surfaces such as cofee tables and such. I think buying a close-up pad would aid me in my practice, but I fear that I might be babying myself in the process. What do you guys think? Would buying a close-up pad help or hinder my practice? And to those who recommend buying one, what's the nicest pad you've ever come across? A reply would be greatly appreciated,

- Mat
 
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Snorri

Sep 15, 2007
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It depends on where your going to be working. If your learning to do Riffle Shuffle work then you will benefit from using a pad.
If you plan on doing in the hands work then a pad won't help you.
A pad will keep your coins and cards clean and make it easier to pick things up than if your trying to pick up off of a slick surface.

It is good to practice with a pad as well as with out one and i have used a glass table from time to time so that I can adapt to different situations.
It is always a good idea to learn to adapt to your surroundings.
 
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mehar

May 8, 2010
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Vancouver BC
www.bendingkarma.com
I personally do not do a lot of table magic. With that said, I still do use my close up mat. It's a nice place to do the occasional ribbon spread, shuffles, or screw around with your cards. I use the one from Ellusionist (15'' x 10'') it works perfectly. You can roll it up, it does not collect too many crumbs or dust. I got mine from my teacher as a gift... I personally would not have gotten it if I would have to pay for it.

If that doesn't suit you... check these out:

http://www.pmsmagic.com/mats.htm

http://www.magicians.com/prestopadlarge-black.html
 
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UncleMings

May 2, 2010
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New York, New York
IMO it could both help and hinder your progress. Close up pads are great but practice with and without one is somthing you should explore. You dont want the close up pad to be like a crutch for you. You won't always have the luxury of a close up pad unless you do set performances. Thats why it's recommend to lay a small bed of cards on one side when shuffling so you could square up the cards easier or perform a false shuffle like a push through with ease

Its always good to learn some in the hand shuffles and packet tricks in these cases.

My next purchase of a mat is going to be from here: http://pmsmagic.com/mats.htm

I have heard a lot of good things about these matts from quite a few people.

Kind Regards,

Mike
 
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