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I second David L11229's opinion. Rope that still contains the core is not only stiff and much harder to work with, but when rope is "cored" (meaning the core has been removed) it moves and flows in a much more visually appealing way than rope that still contains the core. It's hard to explain...

For better or worse, my character is 100% me. Whether performing or not, I joke around a lot, try to listen carefully to people, and to be positive and uplift others.

@ That's One asks: "are there tricks that use palming as the means to an effect - not the effect itself?" Well, yes, every trick that uses palming should be using palming as a means to an effect. If palming was in itself an "effect" then people would see you palm, which kind of defeats the...

For me, it's Card on the Ceiling. The ceiling at the Bar/Restaurant I have worked at for the last 3 and 1/2 years has dozens of signed cards on it. It is about a 15 foot high ceiling, so that enhances the effect. Oftentimes people for whom I have done the trick come back and ask if I can do it...

I honestly don't think we are playing the part of a "real magician." At least speaking for myself, I am not. People are not naive enough to think we are doing real magic. I try to be first and foremost an entertainer who uses props, presentation, skill and illusion to entertain. With the...

I would just add to the wonderful wisdom of my friends, above, to remember, "Less is more." There is nothing wrong (and maybe everything right) with performing just a single trick for someone. There is an old show business saying: "Leave them wanting more." Perhaps that is why you perceived...

Up and Down My Lucky Card and i totally agree with @Reality One on Drunken Poker Deal. It's a knockout and highly entertaining, IMO, the best trick in the book.

I can't imagine that a line like that would "work" - particularly in the context of mentalism, so like Matt said, it's creepy. It's also a stolen line. Look how it turned Bliff off immediately, to the point of not even wanting to watch the performance. I don't understand how a "performer"...

The Double Undercut or any good control of a card(s) to top or bottom Any convincing False Cut A natural looking Double Lift/Double Turnover A deceptive Top Change Magical looking Color Changes

I love to research and learn very obscure self-working card tricks in order to fool magicians who come into the bar/restaurant I work at to "check out the magician." I get way more of a high than I should seeing the looks of puzzlement and perplexity on their faces, and to hear them exclaim: "I...

"Look! The invisible card you picked from the invisible deck is the only card facing a different way from all the others! Now, please go ahead and examine this deck very carefully." "I'm going to do a trick for you with these 3 cups and these 3 little balls. At the end of the trick, I am going...

It depends upon whether it is Situation (1) There is a table, bar or other working surface available or, Situation (2) They are standing around with no working surface available. Situation (1): Either the Multiplying Rabbits (if females); otherwise the Chop Cup (using an ordinary coffee...

One trick i always do at a birthday party, whether kids or adults that is special, memorable and plays quite well: Get ahold of a blank-backed card, and on the back write "HAPPY BIRTHDAY ________ [Insert Name]" Bring up the birthday child into the spotlight to be your "magical assistant." Place...

"You'd look good in 3D...That's my room number here at the hotel." After failing to find her selected card: "OK, take that home with you tonight and put it under your pillow. Set your alarm for 2 A.M. and then look under your pillow, and that card will have turned into a $100 bill. But if...

In my opinion, it is definitely excusable. And not only that, it is downright useful. I mean it's kind of like a trapeze artist having a safety net, but nobody knows it's there. Now of course, you should continue to practice the technique of the palm, as you seem to be doing diligently, so you...

"...the kids go nuts for him." And the monkeys go bananas?

Like Andrew & Antonio, I made my "Debut" sound 5-6 years old. My very first trick, which became a mainstay of my "show" (lol), was a trick I did with my uncle. I cannot remember where I learned it, but it was hella cool. Basically, his dress shirt was put on in such a way that his arms were not...

It's gotten me girls.

This is only my opinion, but as Christopher mentioned, cards are to be used. I know that the Gold Monarchs are a VERY special deck of cards and i congratulate you on your good fortune in winning them. I will take it one step further and say that these beautiful works of art are not only to be...

I definitely want to apologize (to all) as I may have over-reacted. I consider it an honor to be part of this Forum and always want to bring only positive energy here.