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This something I have thought about quite a bit. And I will preface my comment by pointing out that I have not done the Brainwave Deck more than a couple times in a performing situation, so I don't have a practical basis for a fair comparison. However, I have done the ID forever, and it is...

I carry my coins around in that invisible purse - you know, the one with just a frame that snaps open and shut. Kidding of course, but I do almost always produce coins for a routine that way, whether it's for Matrix, or Silver Copper Brass transposition, or whatever. Holding the coins in...

I would perform for my Uncle Al. He was one of my Dad's 3 brothers. They were all so cool. The 4 brothers got together whenever they could and laughed and partied and had fun. But Uncle Al was a fantastic magician. He was the one who inspired me and instilled the love of magic in me. He...

IMO, the endurance thing and magic are two very different roads to the same destination - entertainment. While clearly there is an attraction for some people to watch the endurance feats, I do not personally get a thrill from watching someone push the envelope of their personal safety and...

Those are some great ideas guys! I have a little gag I like to do as an opener to doing some card tricks. I hand the deck to someone, and ask them to look at the cards to be sure they're all different. When they confirm this, I turn my body and head away, close my eyes, stick out my hand...

I'm sure there are other members on here who will have great tips, but here is my particular thinking on the subject and the suggestions that I have to offer: It is human nature for people to be apprehensive about strangers approaching them outside of a familiar social or professional setting...

One of the things i have heard Juan Tamariz say and write about is the importance of "dressing up a trick." Somehow I don't think he literally meant with salad dressing, LOL, but it's funny how an accident could end up blowing someone's mind and getting a better reaction than something planned...

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PS *To be clear, I should have mentioned that after saying the line, "Well one night after I had performed a couple minor miracles with the cards, I had a guy select a card and return it to the deck" at that point I have the spectator that I am presenting the trick to in real time select a card...

@Antonio Diavolo: You are most welcome. As far as finding a proper presentation, I think that is always the most challenging, yet most creative and important part of most any routine. In my routine, I talk about how "people sometimes ask me to shuffle the cards." I say, "After all, people...

So, my thinking on Triumph is a bit off the beaten path, but it is based on the often illogical way that laymen think. The two ways I have seen it done most frequently are (1) with a slop shuffle and (2) with an (apparent) riffle shuffle. If you think about it, once you've done either of those...

That all magicians can saw a lady in half (and put her back together).

@GrahmHorgan: A "tux" is an abbreviation for "tuxedo," which is a very formal and specialized type of suit, traditionally worn (at least in the U.S.) by the groom and male members of the wedding party. It is also frequently worn at proms and very prominent events such as the Emmy awards, or...

Good, fun topic! Will have to give it more thought. But I do have a pretty good comeback, which gets a laugh, when they say the hand is quicker than the eye. >>> "Well, yes, that must be true, or you'd never see anyone walking around with a black eye."

Penn & Teller are not at all what they seem. Penn has actually been mute since birth, but amazing at lip syncing, and Teller is actually a phenomenal ventriloquist.

CONGRATULATIONS! My humble recommendations: (1) Dress in a classy suit and tie (solicit the feedback of females as to your choice of suit, shirt, tie and shoes - trust me, they know!) *I wouldn't wear a tux, as you don't want to look like the groom or members of the wedding party; (2) Tell...

Three tips: (1) Practice (2) Practice (3) Practice some more

To me, Daryl hanging himself at the Magic Castle qualifies as being among the most startling and shocking moments (as well as one of the saddest). He was always so upbeat and seemed so joyful performing magic, and his talent and knowledge seemed practically without limits. He will be greatly...

In my opinion, the best is when the two are combined. In other words, doing flourishes tastefully within the context of our routines or in between sequences of a routine. Maybe do a nice fan to show the cards are all different, a spread flourish or lovely table spread for the selection of a...