Kunena Site Syndication http://themagicnetwork.com/ Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:15:10 -0400 Kunena 1.5.11 http://themagicnetwork.com/components/com_kunena/template/defaul_ex_formality_gray/images/english/emoticons/rss.gif http://themagicnetwork.com/ Kunena Site Syndication http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6138-imagine-this#6148 I like that idea Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:48:53 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6141-mr-mikame-has-just-passed-away#6141 Just found out so I thought I would let everyone know. Mr. Mikame has been ill for a while and he just passed away. keep him and his family in your thoughts. sad day for Magic. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:53:27 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6124-so-what-do-you-do-when#6137 This sounds interesting... Can you give us an example? Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:46:36 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6115-favorite-card-stab#6129 I've never been a fan of the card stab I've seen David Blaine do this, but i don't know if it was his variation or another persons Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:01:01 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6096-upcoming-travel-to-spain#6126 I know Aaron Fisher made a trip there in the past year or so and he's always tells people to send him e-mails for help, so I would send him somthing and see what he responds with. I think he was in Granada, though, but I bet he has connections. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:46:23 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/18-moneycoin-effects/4917-are-coins-superior-to-cards#6123 WilliamsB wrote: Personally, I'm all about the cards. I'm just starting to really get into coin magic. Still working on my classic palm, etc. I'm almost the exact opposite. I used to be really into coin effects, but now (despite my ham-fistedness) I'm getting more into cards. I think coins are seen as less 'magical' - most people have them in their pockets, so they have more application for impromptu tricks. Whereas cards lean a bit more towards magic, a bit more conspicuous. I suppose - like most things in life - it depends on your circumstances, and what you hope to achieve. These days, I carry both coins and cards with me at all times, just in case. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:40:50 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6073-least-favorite-type-of-magic?limit=15&start=15#6122 Kaos Pro wrote: I hate magic where the magician tells a story to try to connect with the audience, but the story is clearly just BS. Agreed. Also, if the story is so contrived that it's ridiculous - just designed to deliver an effect - it's really disheartening. Gives a bad name to the art. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:22:15 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/36-close-up-walk-around-parties-kids/6093-performing-in-loud-places#6120 High recommendation for metal bending: Liquid Metal... I totally forgot about that. Not that I don't do it. On the contrary, I do it when even I see a fork that I can handle. (I just forget to list that type of magic.) And speaking of Reset, I've been doing David Stone's Reset (found in his Real Secrets of Magic vol 2 DVD). Check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vv6HfpA7J8 It's one of my favorite tricks now! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:39:21 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6089-fraudulent-magic-dealerboycott#6117 This is terrible, I hate when this happens! Will tell people about this. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:41:25 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/1339-designing-cover-art-for-effects?limit=15&start=15#6106 I mean, you can always just PM me here, but again, it's out there just in case... Btw, if anyone else wants to email me about anything (magic related, preferably), by all means, feel free! Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:27:01 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6072-thoughts-on-wow#6104 To be honest, I left my last comment without even seeing the video for WOW 2.0... That was my mistake. I have to admit that I like the ambitious card ending idea; the one where you use the "plastic pieces" to keep you from messing with the deck. I love how it gives you almost the same effect as Hawk 2.0! ...except cheaper and, from what I hear, ALOT less gimmicky. (Although, I think that, if you ARE using a gimmick, it's not all that bad if it doesn't actually look like you're using one.) However, in my personal opinion, I say "Nay" to both. over gimmicky gimmicks (like Hawk) or unnecessary extra props (like WOW... again, just in my opinion) are just taking away from you. By this, I mean: either you get less credit for YOU doing the magic or you just build unnecessary suspicion. Or, of course, it may just take away from the magician themselves by adding too much "weight", if you will, for one hit effects. I DO agree with MM, in a way. If you do mind carrying extra props, or mind facing any of the other "problems" that may come by using these types of gimmicks, then I believe that they could REALLY hit hard... In a multi-phase routine. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:23:18 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/71-celebrity-magicians-and-mentalists/6061-rappers-that-look-like-magicians#6083 LMAO! you guys are crazy! how on earth do you guys find this stuff?! Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:06:45 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/66-large-scalestage-effects/6024-looking-for-some-major-help#6071 cool! Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:10:01 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/43-general-mentalism-discussion/6049-mental-killer#6067 loved it very much :) Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:35 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/43-general-mentalism-discussion/5578-peek-or-tear-your-preference#6063 V Marra wrote: True true... it needs to make sense in the context of the presentation... so for "Ashes on Arm" as an example, the CT, combined with burning the pieces, makes total sense. Yes, Yes i do concur with that. in that context it would be much wiser to rip and then burn it's all about the situation Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:15:54 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6025-psypher-by-robert-smith-universal-impression-20#6060 For the password... there is a famous mentalist, his first name is theodore, his last name (uncapitalized) is the password. One of his most famous books is called "Practical Mental Magic" ... if you Google it you will find his full name. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:05:50 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6032-can-i-shuffle-those-cards#6059 i hate when i have a card selected then "lost" in the pack and right b4 i "find" their card(s), the person asks to shuffle. Now, I'm not the best when it comes down to palming... or @ least I don't feel all that comfortable with it... I like that whole crimping the card thing. I'm not a big fan of it, but yeah, it sounds like it would work well. And yeah, I love that line! I'm totally going to start using that one! If anything: Let's say that the card is "lost" in the deck, and the spectator STILL wants to shuffle, and you find that its only fair to let them, I would just suggest that, right before u do, get a quick peek at what their card is... after they shuffle, just spread through the cards (face up), find their card, and then control it to wherever you need it... (using whatever method you find best suits the situation... duh!) Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:44:04 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/18-moneycoin-effects/5678-what-can-a-coin-do?limit=15&start=15#6042 I like that idea too... hadn't thought of the temperature changing! Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:56 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/5961-magic-with-nothing#6031 Yeah, zodiac, that's a good one. It's not something I worry about because I do hypnotism. So I can put on a show anywhere, with just about anyone. Gets lots of laughs, and sometimes is more magical than magic. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:21:17 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/6020-classic-color-change-tips#6023 Thanks guys, I too thought the classic change was a bit obvious but after watching this it improved so much so thought I'd share. Glad you enjoyed it! Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:08:49 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/2-take-the-stage/5987-introduction#6018 Dear all, thank you for the nicest replies and the warmest welcome...... Really make me feel accepted being here :) Thank you Mon, 23 Aug 2010 02:38:44 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/6001-creating-false-memories-how-legends-are-made#6017 @Rufiange: At first, I thought the melting card effect being referred to was Kaos by Daniel Garcia. But hey, to get the same effect left in the spectator's head with far less work is, in MY mind, WAY better! Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:58:34 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/5907-who-do-you-think-is-the-most-creative-magician?limit=15&start=15#6016 Liderc wrote: Not trying to get off topic, but me and you have very similar taste in Mentalist/Magicians you seriously have to watch Paul Vigil live.. it is a must in life! Yeah, I got that impression too! And watching Paul Vigil live is def. on my bucket list ;) Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:53:28 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/5964-one-for-all#6015 @MM - I don't have a lot of theory books right now at the moment unfortunately, but plan on getting some soon, as I feel like I have enough books on effects now. In David Regal's "Approaching Magic" there are several good essays on magic theory, and an interview with Armando Lucero, so I'll say that is my best theory book at the moment! It is also great for all around magic for the more intermediate to advanced performer. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:48:07 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/46-patter-and-presentation/5966-qinq-the-hand-vs-being-qdoneq-by-the-spectator#6012 Just been thinking about this and one thing that came to my mind was Whit Haydn's impromptu card code... I won't go into details of coarse but to the audience there has to be no other explanation then the spectator doing the magic haha Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:57:29 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/46-patter-and-presentation/2942-misdirection?limit=15&start=15#6006 This really depends on what you want to accomplish. But no one can look in two places at once, so make one place more interesting to look at. There can also be some nice 'internal' misdirection. What I mean by this; If the person you are trying to misdirect, is thinking of something, or a few things are going on. It makes them a little confused, and they are easier to manipulate. E.g. If you are trying to steal a card from the pack, as you are about to get the cards shuffled. If you ask the spectator to shuffle, they can do a few things; They could say no, they could watch you intently as you hand them then pack or shuffle no questions asked. It helps to ask them a question, or make them think. "how do you shuffle", as you give them the deck. This does a few things; they now HAVE to shuffle, and they have internal misdirection. They are thinking about how they shuffle, and hoping no one is watching them shuffle, as not to get embarrassed. This is some of my views, hope it helps. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:36:21 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/5963-most-performed-effect#6002 Some awesome effects coming through here. Bob... Professor's nightmare is awesome aye! I never used to use it much until I got fiber optics and yet its one of the strongest parts of the routine! Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:57:42 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/2-take-the-stage/5985-bizzare#5998 Welcome Draven! Good to have you here... sounds like you have an interesting history and premise! Cheers, V. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:21:15 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/2-take-the-stage/5919-just-sayin-howdy-yall#5977 welcome welcome. this is such a great and helpful place. i am sure you will find many great ideas and friends here. enjoy! Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:57:56 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/36-close-up-walk-around-parties-kids/5803-improv-shows#5975 i always have a deck on me. so there is at least 15 to 20min of stuff right there. Powerball 60 is also always with me and is such a strong effect. ill even do 'disjointed' if the situation is right. i could do a whole bit with just a deck of cards. if i remember to grab them on the way out, UltraGaff and a few effects from True Astonishments as well. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:49:15 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/72-off-topic/2378-lmfao-rotf#5960 Yeah, I seriously think that kid should find a new hobby too, and like Dave said, have his video camera taken away! Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:37:47 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/5938-faviorite-way-to-steal-a-card#5953 I don't do a lot of palming, but if i do, it's usually from the bottom. I really like to side steal from the pack, usually into a lateral or tenkai palm. For multiple cards, i use the gamblers cop. A personal favorite. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:19:18 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/43-general-mentalism-discussion/5940-books#5952 No problem Tom! Here are some links for you for the ebooks and books that you probably won't find in a brick and mortar store: The Safwan Papers: http://www.outlaw-effects.com/store/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28&Itemid=33 Paul Vigil ebooks (the first three books in the search results here): http://www.imentalism.com/component/search/paul%20vigil/?ordering=&searchphrase=all A Card Merely Thought of... http://thoughtcontrol.ca/A_Card_Merely_Thought_Of/ Mitox: http://mitox.phillsmiff.com/ Also, check out Paul Brook. His "Juxtapose" effect is very good, it is a parlour type of mentalism effect involving two spectators. It is sold as an ebook on his website: http://www.paulbrook.co.uk/heknows/juxtapose.htm Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:32:39 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/25-other-gimmicks/321-gecko-worth-the-money?limit=15&start=30#5951 I have decided, with Jim's permission, to sell the original webcam video (quality is more than good enough) on my website as a download. The length of the video is 24 minutes of constant teaching. It contains techniques, a few effects (which are included to illustrate different techniques), subtleties, tips, etc. I will be selling it for $12 USD. My primary purpose for selling this video is to correctly teach people how to use the Gecko. The video is available for purchase at http://www.pgmagicproductions.synthasite.com . Click on the PRODUCTS tab and at the bottom of the page is a big gecko picture. Click on it and it'll bring you to the Gecko Training Video page. While you're there, check out some of my other products ;) The Gadget Manuscript has gotten some great feedback from the likes of Alan Rorrison and Jamie Daws. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:57:39 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/17-cards-and-card-effects/4725-card-revelations?limit=15&start=15#5937 I honestly like performing Believe by Joel Paschall and Card to Bottle. of course, I also have many of my own reveals that i LOVE performing! Especially Match'd and Ink'd. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:41:03 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/46-patter-and-presentation/5862-qreal-magicq#5935 Sounds really good. I know someone who does this kind of thing, works really well for him. Fits his personality. So try it out see if it fits your style. Good luck. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:51:41 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/2-take-the-stage/5897-tombadil-is-in-the-house--#5933 I'll do my best ;) Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:22:42 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/18-moneycoin-effects/5705-favorite-coin-vanish#5931 Ahh you got audio! It looks very cool, only reason I didn't buy it was again to me its too much like coins across... a coin jumps from one place to another invisibly... Although audio looks cool :) I may still get it one day just for the sleights... well of coarse I'd use the epic routine as well :) Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:48:33 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/73-show-your-stuff/5775-qaa-video?limit=15&start=15#5928 OK so as my blog indicates...I have set the official release date for my first Q&A video. Sept 1st! Well actually that is the Pre-Release date, but I want all of you to be able to see the Pre-Released Version. I will set up the video on YouTube but only accessible from the link in the news letter. I will release it to the public at a later date which I will announce at the Sept 4th Live event.(BTW That's not what the Big announcement is.) I'm already collecting video questions for my next Q&A videos They will be Pre-released in future Mystifyer Monthly Newsletters and will be released to the public on dates after the pre-release. Sign up for your free account and newsletter at www.JustinTheMystifyer.com to get access to Pre-Released videos and other cool stuff. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:57:02 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/40-other-magic-discussions/5885-what-gets-you-in-the-magic-mood#5918 Seeing a pic earlier of my hero james "amazing" randi! I did a college paper over a decade ago on alpha & steve "banachek" shaw. It was a complete mind altering study for me! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:41:46 -0400 http://themagicnetwork.com/magic-forum/13-getting-started-resources-effects-advice/2856-kid-parties-and-tricks-for-the-youngins#5917 I recently taught dustin a few easy mentalism effect simply based on voice inflection & he went into the room & fooled all the adults on the 1st tries! Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:52:21 -0400