An old clip featuring me performing a 13 card location routine in 2006 that I recently found. I was 13 years old here. Enjoy!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vmp8dlN24sA
Michael Kras
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vmp8dlN24sA
Michael Kras
Magic Performance Video - Two Years Ago
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not bad
im 13 now and id hav to say that wasnt bad at all for 13
it seems pretty basic
and i liked ur performance
im 13 now and id hav to say that wasnt bad at all for 13
it seems pretty basic
and i liked ur performance
Mike, I'm gonna be honest with you here. That was the best magic I've ever seen you perform, you paced it out nicely for you as a performer, the effect was clear and didn't feel rushed - Although it is a rather lengthy and repetitive thing to do, it didn't feel as such for me. 
I feel as though you could've built-up the last few cards and revealed them in more interesting ways, I loved the 9 of hearts; however I must make note that I feel the King could've been pumped up much more than you did. Of course, this is just my view on it and I don't expect you to take on-board any of it unless you agree... After all, who am I but another magician?
Understandably this is 2 years ago and I imagine you have much more in your arsenal to make improvements wherever you feel the need to.
I'd also like to say there were moments where I thought "Why did he pick the deck up again?" or "Why did he pick up the card case like that?" where actions seemingly had no justified reason. Again, 2 years on I'm sure you can fix things like this if you see the need to, but it's just something I noticed.
One last thing... I'd like to hear your thoughts on the video, how do YOU think it went?
- Sean
I feel as though you could've built-up the last few cards and revealed them in more interesting ways, I loved the 9 of hearts; however I must make note that I feel the King could've been pumped up much more than you did. Of course, this is just my view on it and I don't expect you to take on-board any of it unless you agree... After all, who am I but another magician? Understandably this is 2 years ago and I imagine you have much more in your arsenal to make improvements wherever you feel the need to.
I'd also like to say there were moments where I thought "Why did he pick the deck up again?" or "Why did he pick up the card case like that?" where actions seemingly had no justified reason. Again, 2 years on I'm sure you can fix things like this if you see the need to, but it's just something I noticed.
One last thing... I'd like to hear your thoughts on the video, how do YOU think it went?
- Sean
It amazes me to hear you say that. I did notice I was MUCH slower back then, something to ponder... but overall I thought it was pretty mediocre coming from me... but then again, I'm a bit of a perfectionist nowadays and have been working my regularly performed effects to death in every aspect. There were a few times during the viewing of the video that I cringed at my own handling of the cards... it's definitely become MUCH looser and more natural. Handling wise, I think I have improved immensely over the course of two years... presentation, I've sped up somehow. I'll work on it.
Hahaha! What was that Godl3y post about??
And to Shakutau - check out www.emagicsupply.com and look at the Destiny effect, some of Mike's recent work. Very, very well researched, cleverly thought out and great fun to perform when the moment is right!
D.
And to Shakutau - check out www.emagicsupply.com and look at the Destiny effect, some of Mike's recent work. Very, very well researched, cleverly thought out and great fun to perform when the moment is right!
D.