theory11 — Magic Tricks & the World's Finest Playing Cards
Poll: What is your favorite type of magic
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No, it isn't.
Magic and mentalism are related, but distinctly separate theatrical arts with different goals and approaches.
Magic and mentalism are related, but distinctly separate theatrical arts with different goals and approaches.
I would call mentalism magic since there is no way to describe it from the naked eye that does not know how to do it.
I love all types of magic, however Cards has a special place in my heart...52 thin objects to manipulate...it`s easy to learn, but takes a lifetime to master.
oh and to add to the current talk.
once you start using Billets,boards or gimmicks in mentalism that requires ANY sleight of hand or preparation, mentalism ventures into the realm of magic.
if all you do is memory tricks, cold reading and memory feats, then it isn`t.
oh and to add to the current talk.
once you start using Billets,boards or gimmicks in mentalism that requires ANY sleight of hand or preparation, mentalism ventures into the realm of magic.
if all you do is memory tricks, cold reading and memory feats, then it isn`t.
No, mentalism isn't magic. What you are likely thinking of is mental magic, which is magic tricks (read typically card tricks) with a presentation that claims some sort of mental ability. Mentalism would encompass things like, Q&A routines, divinations, telepathy, discernment, prediction as well as palmistry and readings. If you have ever seen a true mentalism show, you would know how it is different.
My favorite is parlor magic, which isn't on the list.
My favorite is parlor magic, which isn't on the list.
I personally prefer escapism, geek magic, and stage illusions but I just went with general magic since I guess they could fit under that category.
I think (btw...just to make things clear, when people, and am included, say 'I think' over questions like these, a completely BIASED AND OPINIONATED REPLY is gonna follow, just clearing things out 
) that general magic is the best magic. I mean, when you handle cards, as soon as u take them out, people are like ''Oh am gonna see some magic''. So I like to spring things out and maybe borrow my school mate's library card or something and use a card magic principle to do something with it. Gets the GREATEST reactions. But I guess am guilty of paying too much of attention to card sleights and flourishes, because let's face it one on one okay? Cards are a magician's best friend. No matter how much you love other magic, cards is where you are the most comfortable
Anyways...I feel it is general magic. It is something that has to do with doing extraordinary out of ordinary that fascinates me abt general magic.
That is, if the general magic you meant is even the kind of general magic am assuming
But should you ask magicians what kind of magic laymen like the best? Those who practice and perform something, will ALWAYS have a biased view. I think I do not, everyone thinks they do not. BUT we ALL are BIASED...okay?
So I guess you should ask your laymen friends what they like you performing the best. After all what looks good on me might suck on someone else and what works for someone else may suck on you. Or maybe we THINK (like the opinionated beasts we are) that something looks good on us, but it DOESN'T. We should ask our audience what they like
) that general magic is the best magic. I mean, when you handle cards, as soon as u take them out, people are like ''Oh am gonna see some magic''. So I like to spring things out and maybe borrow my school mate's library card or something and use a card magic principle to do something with it. Gets the GREATEST reactions. But I guess am guilty of paying too much of attention to card sleights and flourishes, because let's face it one on one okay? Cards are a magician's best friend. No matter how much you love other magic, cards is where you are the most comfortable Anyways...I feel it is general magic. It is something that has to do with doing extraordinary out of ordinary that fascinates me abt general magic.
That is, if the general magic you meant is even the kind of general magic am assuming
But should you ask magicians what kind of magic laymen like the best? Those who practice and perform something, will ALWAYS have a biased view. I think I do not, everyone thinks they do not. BUT we ALL are BIASED...okay?
So I guess you should ask your laymen friends what they like you performing the best. After all what looks good on me might suck on someone else and what works for someone else may suck on you. Or maybe we THINK (like the opinionated beasts we are) that something looks good on us, but it DOESN'T. We should ask our audience what they like
BTW...I luv ur username. It is really fun to pronounce.I have always wanted to know what type of magic people liked so I am asking magicians for
advice
"Hey look who's there. Is that the greatest magician of all times? Is it...yes it is!!! HEY DANTE...the...er...MANTE! Come and join us mante...I mean join us mate!"
Yo! Dante the Mante!
Magicians can vanish coins, can't they?
Whatever...pls have a good day!
(srry
no offence meant)
thanks about my name plus magicians can vanish anything if they put there mind to itBTW...I luv ur username. It is really fun to pronounce.
"Hey look who's there. Is that the greatest magician of all times? Is it...yes it is!!! HEY DANTE...the...er...MANTE! Come and join us mante...I mean join us mate!"
Yo! Dante the Mante!
Magicians can vanish coins, can't they?
Whatever...pls have a good day!
(srry