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V Marra
TMN eBook coming soon!! #mentalblueprints
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Fall 2012 Magic Contest #1 - Industrial Revelation, plus: The Vault and Red JAQKs Featured
Here's the first magic contest announcement you've all been waiting for! We're gonna kick our Fall 2012 contest series off with a bang and give away one of our biggest prizes right off the bat. That's right, Jamie D. Grant's "Industrial Revelation" is up for grabs, along with Jamie's latest: "The Vault" with a deck of the sold out L ...Sep 01 -
Announcing our Points Program Featured
Great news everyone - points are back (as many of you have noticed), with new ways to get points. The threshold levels and names of the levels are also new, as many people didn't like the old names and thought they were too "divisive." Hope you all like these better. I am still looking into ways that I can give even more recognition and ...Jun 22 -
Mentalism Review: The Logar Scrolls by Bryn Reynolds Featured
I was excited to see Bryn Reynolds' new ebook release, "The Logar Scrolls," as I am a big fan of his first ebook, "The Safwan Papers." I picked up a copy and reviewed it in detail. You can read the full review here. Let me know what you think! ...Jun 08 -
Web Marketing for Magicians - Are You "Likeable?" Featured
With so many options and tools available for magicians to market themselves on the web, choosing the right tools to focus on can be difficult. Which tools will give you the most value for your time and efforts? One tool I highly recommend to all magicians marketing themselves on the web is Facebook. Facebook has become the world's largest so ...May 29 -
One Free Way to Improve your Magic
In the spirit of writing more blog posts here on The Magic Network about web marketing for magicians, and helping magicians to make money by getting more gigs and improving their magic, I decided to start this off by telling you about a new project from my friend Paul Romhany, who is offering magicians like you a free regular magic magazine. ...May 17 -
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david leon
Hey V and gang. I've off of here for a long time. working on acting, stand up comedy more now. working on some comedy magic routines though. hitting the open mic stages to work it out. good times.
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Michael Ammar visit
Michael Ammar is coming by to see me today. He is a great guy. In my area doing some Lectures. ...Feb 26 -
New Product coming out soon!
Hey all, I think this is my first blog on here? Anyhow, I have a new magic product coming out soon. Looking at Feb for release if I can get it all done by then. I have shown only a few people the video demo I have so far and have gotten great reviews. I am thinking of giving the memeber of TMN a sneak preview of this before ...Dec 30 -
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LouMagic
Where are the band members, we can't jam without you!
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Review: Industrial Revelation by Jamie D. Grant
The Advertisement Push through SOLID STEEL only seconds after reading the easy to understand instructions. No switches, no palming, no sit-ups! Get applause, gain admiration, be a HERO. So easy, your neighbor could do it- only he doesn't know where to buy the secret! A magic trick from the mind that brought you the Anything Is Possible Bottle.&nbs ...Feb 20 -
Isn't it Ironic?
So I go to perform a new trick. It's a card trick and I am nervous. I practiced 100 times so I know I can do the moves it requires, but it's the first time taking it to the public. I relax, put faith in my fingers, and finish the trick without a hiccup. The reactions are good and it opens me up to perform another. I pull out a very simple, practica ...Feb 14 -
review: Thoughtless by Peter Nardi
The Advertisement From the mind of Peter Nardi comes Thoughtless a mind-boggling, two deck triple whammy! The spectator names a card from a red deck. This is removed and placed aside. He takes out a blue deck that has been in his pocket all along and counts through the cards face up – sure enough, there are only 51 and the named card i ...Jan 10 -
the beginning
It was a quiet discussion between friends that night that rekindled my love for the arts. As much as I wish my devotion came from a childhood memory of a magic set bestowed to me by my grandfather when I was a tween; I arrived at the adventure in the oddest way – which always seems quite normal for me. It all started due to my stubborn ...Dec 15 -
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wiseli
I have a blog page where I sell magic. It has 1 of a kind items, collectables, illusions, DVD's, & memorabilia. http://wesiseliscloset.blogspot.com/
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A magician's life
My blog is at wesiseli.blogspot.com ...May 06 -
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molsen23
My good friend Justin has officially arrived in Vegas- time to get to work!
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Important Announcement: Change in Direction
Hey everyone, Considering this is my favorite second home on the internet- I have decided to release some very important news via TMN. The decision I have made haven't come easy nor will it be an easy journey. ... ...Jul 14 -
And We're Off......!
Ladies and Gentlemen... Boys and Girls... Dreamers of All Ages... Mike Magic Is Proud To Present, "Classic Magic, and Evening of Grand Illusion." Well as many of you know today we begin the second leg of our 2010 Summer Tour, and today we are in New Orleans, LA, USA. I would like to remind everyone that you can follow the tour on twitt ...Jul 11 -
Special Delivery
Yesterday I received via courier three brand new (used) illusions to add to my collection; these include: an appearance of a jet on-stage. A vanishing of an audience member (in which they don't know the method), and another that shall remain "anonymous" for the time being at least. These illusions are being worked in as well as my current pr ...May 16 -
Nerves... Oh How I Hate Thee!!
For the first time in my career I have designed and built an illusion that i'm actually terrified to use. SnowStorm is a 35 foot tall by 40 foot wide actual tornado built using a myriad of high powered fans, and valves; the internal winds can reach speeds in excess of 40 MPH. The Effect: On an empty stage a gentle snow begins to fall a ...May 15 -
Current Thoughts
This blog post isn’t so much magical as it is me realizing how everything in life always comes full circle. There are so many things that have happened in my life over the past 14 months (some good, some bad, some amazing, some sad, and some I have chosen to forget.) As many of you know my very first performing job was at Walt Disney ...Apr 19 -
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First Impressions
I think the most important thing to setting off a friendship or relation with another person is the first impression that you make. If it is terrible, you can still be friends, but they will always remember that first thing you did that made them think badly of you. I've experienced this, but I have also made great friends since the first time I me ...Apr 23 -
How I learn...
Just thought I would share with you guys how I learn a new flourish or sleight. The most difficult thing I have ever tried to do is pause the TV using my wrist while in the middle of a two handed Daniel Madison cut. Usually I try to avoid that, and this is how I do it. I get to the section of the DVD that teaches the particular sleight or flourish ...Apr 22 -
Making it obvious
When my family and I went to London last year/this year, it was a very magical time. Not because of the snow, nor the 'Christmas spirit', but because of the magic shop, the magic I got for Christmas, and one other thing. My family visited the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum in central London, which I must say is incredibly awesome. There was a se ...Apr 20 -
Presentation
I was on holiday for the past three days, and I had time to think about some things. Most were magic related, others were not. 1. Do not taunt a wild bush pig. Like, seriously. Just don't. 2. Never let your mates at your phone, or they might put it in a beehive. 3. Water slides are only good when the water is on. Friction hurts. Of course, I had ti ...Apr 18 -
Updates
Just a few updates for me.I have asked the owner of TRICKS magic shop if I could put a deposit down on the Tarbell's so that no one else took them, he said sure, come and see me in the shop. I'm going away to a beach for 3 days in about 3 hours, so I'll be off TMN for that time.I start school on the Monday after that, so I wont be as active as I co ...Apr 15 -
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Patter, Pacing, Presentation
This is a short process that can help improve your confidence and effectiveness. Before, I struggled with shaky, sweaty hands, stuttering, and general nerves. I reversed the process and found one of the roots to the problem. Obviously the problem was presentation, but how could I fix it? One major fault that I found on top of the nerve ...Apr 23 -
Routining
Here comes the long alluded to routining blog......now! Everyone has their own unique performance and presentation style, so getting to that point may vary from person to person. Over the years I have developed an effective method for creating routines. Since I perform for the same audience multiple times, I need to have a few different ...Apr 20 -
What Has TMN Done For Me?
This is just going to be a quick little blurb about how I have grown thanks to this site and its members. When I first began performing, I was completely alone in my pursuit. My parents watched and were polite, but they considered it a fad hobby that would die out. They were right for awhile, but the fire always burned. Junior Hig ...Apr 20 -
Mirrors: Not Just for Illusions
I alluded to a crucial part of a magician's training in my previous blog. Mirrors are generally associated with magicians due to stage illusions and the like. These shiny pieces of glass and metal serve a more crucial purpose for the everyday performer. A full length mirror is an invaluable investment that will improve every ...Apr 19 -
Practice Practices
Everyone learns to do things in different ways, so I figured I would write about how I learn best. I'll make this a forum post, too. This is a bit long, so strap in for the ride. The saying goes "Practice makes perfect," but what happens if your practice itself is imperfect? You may think what you are doing is great, yet the secon ...Apr 16 -
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AaronJones
The Typhoon took away the humidity here yay!
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A Review of iForce for the iPhone
I did a review on my regular blog about the iForce app for the iPhone and ipod touch. http://bit.ly/6gYZSs ...Dec 19 -
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Corey Martin
Corey Martin has not set their biography yet
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We all remember our most memorable performance....
Over the last 3 years I have performed in many different places, for many different people, but there is one performance that I will never forget. In the summer of 2001, at my summer camp, I met Scott Pollock. Scott was a new camper and I was asked by his mom to show him around and introduce him to my friends. Since I had been at the camp for ma ...Mar 05 -
Shameless Plug
I figured I would let everyone know just where these blog posts are coming from, so you can see them at the source, and as soon as their posted rather then waiting a few days until I get to post them here. www.coreymmartin.tumblr.com is my new home on the internet. It contains links to my Facebook and Twitter pages as well as links to ...Mar 01 -
Meeting David Copperfield
In 2002 I was given a very special, once in a lifetime opportunity, one that would open my eyes to a world that I would step into and make my own. A world that would allow me to express myself, to tell my story and to inspire. It started with an idea, and ended up being one of the greatest experiences of my life.... I was celebrating my bir ...Feb 28 -
True Magic....
Very rarely do we as human beings experience what we believe to be true magic. Some people believe that magic is something that is felt or experienced. There is one place, one experience that I had as a young kid, that changed my life forever. It has shaped who I am today and has inspired me to share my story with as many people as I can usi ...Feb 25 -
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Rufiange
http://www.rufiangemagic.com/#!diary-of-an-artist/c1k8n
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Salt shaker
This is a little update plus kinda of a question thaqt has been asked alot of times, Awhile back you guys might remember a effect I came up with (Salt Shaker). A signed coin penitrates a salt shaker filled with salt, Now the idea sprung from a justin Miller effect where he did a move that I practice over and over again then from there I ...Jul 14 -
Magic crossing boundrys and cultures
Hey Guy's been awhile since I shared some thoughts, I recently got a full time job on top of doing gigs, I figured If I get no sponsors I won't be able to do my challenge, so I'll do it myself. In this restaurant where I work is awesome...Unlimited silverware for me to play with. Anyways there a a pair of brothers who came to Canada to work and tol ...Apr 28 -
Worked for me, maybe for you too.
Hey guys, I wanted to increase people who come to see my shows, usually I'll go out perform until I get a small crowd hand out some flyers to the event. I got to thinking and gave this little experiment a try and had a increase of people showing up to see. Think of a card, ok now I will pull out one card and that will be your card, WHAT!! thats not ...Mar 24 -
Called out ( Destroyed by an iphone)
So I went to a trade show, great place to do some performing and hand out a business card to potential clients. I was talked with a guy who invented his own type of cooking spray and said he needed an idea to advertise more, I told him I could do that threw performing. he asked me to show him a trick (as my wife said "oh dear") I started in, she kn ...Feb 20 -
I'm like that
If any of your are like me let me know. Me I like to perform, for anyone willing to give me there time, I always thank them for it too. Because in this world as fast as it goes, they could be doing a million other things but they are not. When I'm not performing I like to watch it, usually I only watch my many friends that I have made over this sit ...Feb 12 -
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Silver_Fang
Silver_Fang has not set their biography yet
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Wolf speaks about...
Today I am going to speak about myself, specifically why I have a good chance of being a working magician next year with a theme park. Six Flags 50th anniversary is next year yay! The word on the block is Six Flags Fiesta Texas will be hiring many "Street Performers" and"Actors" to perform on the "Streets" of the theme park. I have started w ...Feb 23 -
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So how did you get introduced to TMN?
woot! first blog post for me (I think). First of all, it's blatantly obvious that I'm not nearly as experienced in magic as the majority of the folks here are (being a full-time student and hobbiest magician =P), so these blog entries may not be so 'magical' as others, but bear with me ^^. Anyway, here is something that I just thought of recently: ...Jun 20 -
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about me
Hello,I'm 18 years of age 6 ft 5, hmmm I'v always been open minded to every aspect of life from reglion to witchcraft to illiousions I'v always been a sucker for dective novels and always find myself trying to figure out who dunnit, lol I'm facsinated with fiction history alternate history fantasy adventure and war,I'm currently writing my own seri ...Dec 19 -
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True Stories Of A Professional Insomniac
"Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. Lewis Carroll" "Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. Lewis Carroll" "I have proved by actual trial that a letter, that takes an hour to write, takes only about 3 minutes to read! ... ...Sep 15 -
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TheMystifyer
Funny how just a few days ago I added MagicMalachi as a friend on here when he's been on my crew for months now haha.
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Autism Speaks
Can't tell you how awesome it is to have a crew of people like mine supporting you in your magic. they help me with tons of stuff and as time goes on my crew gets bigger. but the bigger things get the more its important to reach out and help others. Not just helping my crew members or even my fellow TMN members, but helping ...Jan 27 -
My busy month
Well another crazy month is closed and another is beginning. working on 2 youtube videos this month and planning a special New Years Eve Mystifyed Live show. Also will be adding more pages to my website and we have begun the search for our band members. Clock is ticking down to tour time still about a year and a half out but ...Dec 05 -
Mystifyed Live
I feel bad that I have not been on TMN as often lately, I sooooo need to catch up. I miss contacting with so many awesome people here. I have excuses of being busy, which I truly have been busy, but I need to put off the excuses and instead turn to determination. TMN has helped me grow as a performer and I need some magic grow power onc ...Oct 22 -
So much to say...
Well it's official! Mike Olsen is my Executive Producer and my Transition to stage magician has begun. If any of you missed the Live announcement, you can catch the recorded version on my website. http://justinthemystifyer.com/live You have to become a member to have access to the backstage area but membership is free. I see that ...Sep 06 -
August So Far...
Wow! Its been a while since I last blogged. kinda going through withdrawal. So here is what I've gone through so far this month...where to begin? Well let me first start my saying a HUGH THANK YOU To V and all the staff at TMN for having selected me as member of the month for July. I had the opportunity to purchase some great ...Aug 14 -
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The way women are viewed
Something I've been noticing a lot since I got into magic is the way men view females in the world of magic. This kind of bothers me, I hate the way women are viewed. If a male magician sees a female do magic, and she is good [wheather it be in a video or real life] he automatically goes "shes fantastic at magic! she would make such a l ...Aug 20 -
Being a girl in Magic
This is a topic thats been brought up a lot to me, and I decided Im finally gonna write about it...from my point of view. The things I'm going to tell you about are all true including the storys, BUT for privacy reasons I wont mention any names other than my own. So I guess I'll start out with, performing. A lot of guys for some reaso ...Apr 23 -
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Tinychat Lecture!
Hey guys, this seems like the right place to put this because it's exclusive to TMN and one other website.There are very few places and people I trust to share my material and thoughts with. With that said this place is one of them. You guys are great people and great magicians/mentalists.For helping me advance the art I love, I'd like to help you ...Jun 12 -
My In-the-car blog
Hey guys, now that I know how to do this a little better, here's the second video. I try to do these theory blogs weekly but with school coming to its final weeks it's becoming more and more difficult. Any topic suggestions are always welcome too :) I was also able to embed and resize the first video, making it a bit more watcha ...Apr 22 -
Exo Theory Blog
Hey this is some theory about magic, and a few great things about magic-con, and what I took away from the event [video:http://vimeo.com/10368386 400x225] ...Apr 21 -
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Justin Miller
Justin Miller has not set their biography yet
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WWW.JUSTINMILLERMAGIC.COM GET THERE NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UNTIL 9am TOMORROW MORNING WWW.JUSTINMILLERMAGIC.COM IS $20 AND UNDER!! THATS RIGHT EVERYTHING ( I MEAN EVERYTHING) IS $20 OR LESS. SKYPE SESSIONS DVDS INSTANT DOWNLOADS ... ...Jul 21 -
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"Magicians helping Magicians"
Please visit my Blog at: http://magicianshelpingmagicians.blogspot.com ... ...May 05 -
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kevincraigmagic
kevincraigmagic has not set their biography yet
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Magical Talk
Hi All, I will be giving a talk to the North Elmham Wives Club entitled "The Ambitous Card" on the 10th June 2010. I will let you all know how it goes! It will cover a breif history of magic, what magicians do (and don't do) and of course some magical surprises. ... ...May 29 -
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