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One item that I always bring to a stand-up or stage show that is tremendously useful is a large gift bag with nice art work on it that is attractive to look at. I use it as what is sometimes referred to as a "ditch bag." I typically have a nice wooden chest with Chinese characters on it, which...

You know, I gotta say that I find your above post rather insulting. You joined this Forum like a month ago, and I have given a a ton of my time and energy to sincerely try to help people and to contribute to this fabulous Forum since July 2016, with 409 posts (491 Likes). I don't believe that I...

It is fair-minded of you to rethink and admit that this is not an age issue. However, as far as what you are saying about "disagreeing" with me, you are disagreeing with something I never said. If you look back at my post, I did not say that people will evaluate "where information comes from"...

@jasonkillsx: i don't think this is an issue of age, younger versus older. Forums are about free speech and everyone gets to express their opinion. If the opinion is logical and/or well supported, that is one thing; if not, that is another. The Forum member are perfectly capable of evaluating...

LOL! Well, I finally found the secret to the perfect double lift and pass, as well. All I had to do was sign this short contract. The magician who bestowed the power upon me to do these moves flawlessly just appeared out of the flames. What a great illusion! Must have been a gigantic piece...

i have given some thought to this, and have read various comments of those who have experience doing magic in the nursing home setting. Although, I have never performed in a nursing home per se, I do have quite a bit of experience performing for elderly people. My recommendation is to do it...

Jibrizy - "Coach" Roberto Giobbi - "The College Professor"

For me, magic is a means of entertaining people, of bringing joy and fun and laughter to them, or to intrigue, uplift or inspire them. It is true, as @Gabriella J points out, we do not possess supernatural abilities. Yet we are each playing the part of one who can work wonders. People know...

Since this is not a marketed trick, I do not believe I would be breaking the Forum rules to explain it. It is an oldie but goodie which I believe is sometimes referred to as "The Rubber Pencil." It is really a very convincing optical illusion, as you saw first-hand. (It can be done with a...

Actually, Ryan, that is not how Daryl does it. After he has the card signed, the card is placed in the center of the deck face down and then controlled, as in the typical "pick-a-card-and-place-it back-in-the-deck" card trick, except it is controlled to third from the top. If you look at the...

Regardless of circumstances, I always start my ACR the same way. I spread the deck face up and have them pick a card they like or feel they have a "connection to." I point out that it's not the kind of trick where they pick a card, hide it from me, and I have to find it, and that it's OK if...

The classic palm (of a coin) - The "Looks like you are hitchhiking" palm. (when first learning it). The double lift or turnover - The "Why did you turn that card face down on the deck before putting it in my hand" move. The French Drop - The "It's in your other hand" vanish. The Sybil Cut -...

Learning about many of the greats throughout magical history can only enrich a magician and help make him/her a more knowledgeable and better performer. There were (and are) so many fabulous performers, each with their own unique style. Each had/has something special to offer, and each is an...

CONGRATULATIONS Ryan! I am thrilled for you!

Excellent, Ryan, thanks! You?

The words, "magic is my life and love..." strike me as words of true passion and conviction, coming straight from your heart. The mind can play tricks, but the heart always knows the truth within us.

Sweet! The joy you have for magic was conveyed to them, and the reactions were priceless.:D Well done!

That's a good one - VERY good! It's amazing to think that we have learned (and are continuing to learn) a form of communication that has no language barriers and with which we can speak and move people, entertain them or put a smile on their face, irrespective of ethnicity, nationality...

It's a skill you use to create a feeling.

"I taught Derren Brown all he knows - but not all that I know." - Jay Sankey - PS I am not a Sankey hata; he just seems like a good subject to attempt some comedy around.