Hey 2nd Deal -
It's not that we have NOTHING BUT the method or our secrets - just as a piano player JUST has a piano - but without the secrets, or without keys on a piano, what do we have? Our art relies on fooling people - it is our foundation - what you build on top of that is your choice. However, if you do not fool first, then you are not doing magic.
What we add to that is presentation, timing, personality, etc - thanks for allowing me to clarify.