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School- and life-wise - Get my final exams done (as well as possible). Figure out what to do after that -- 2020 may have messed up what I wanted to do originally. Magic-wise: I've put together a couple of effects for a street show. So my resolution would be to get that act together (literally)...

Well, it’s that time of year again. Another year has come to an end, and a new year has begun. I don’t believe many people will be sad to wave 2020 “Goodbye“: For most of us, this has been a year whose memory we will endure, rather than cherish, look back on regretfully, rather than gladly...

I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. You'll be in my prayers in this time.

Looking good, I enjoyed the video!

I highly doubt that I'm the first to think of it that way, but I don't think I got it anywhere else. You seem to be suggesting that it would be better if the magic did more than just illustrate, is that right? I'm curious: why do you think so? Before, I only talked about either the story...

I often classify magic either as "the story illustrates the magic" or "the magic illustrates the story". In tricks of the first category, the story has the function of giving the magician a reason for doing something (e.g. "In ancient Egypt, magicians would take the ball and ...") while -...

I can appreciate an attempt at understanding another person's reasons for his actions, but your choice of words almost made it sound like you were defending the "old guys" in question or downplaying the bad experiences people have had with bigoted acts and statements. I believe that's the reason...

Yes, there is, at 7 pm EST, if I'm not mistaken.

Have you messaged @Liderc yet? He said he'd be willing to help.

This book might give you some help developing your character. I haven't read it myself, but I've heard good things about it. If he's willing to share it here, @RealityOne has a nice routine using prayer beads and quotes from famous philosophers that might give you some ideas for presentations.

Thank you! I searched for that term on YouTube, but didn't get that result. Thanks for your help, too. It's the magician I was looking for, and that was the only effect I remembered.

Hi y'all, hope you've been doing well. Some time ago I saw a video (not professionally shot) of a street magician, which for the life of me I can't find anymore. All the details I remember: He made a red ball "disappear" by obviously stuffing it into his mouth. Laughing, he took it out and put...

Could you provide some sources for that? I'm not questioning the information, but I've never heard of this and would love to do some reading on the topic.

I agree. To take other art forms as an example again: Yes, there are painting that cannot be considered art (proof: my projects in art class), there's music that cannot be considered art, there's dancing that cannot be considered art. But the existence of paintings, music, and dancing that are...

@RealityOne @WitchDocIsIn That was meant as an honest question. How specifically do you make an act thought/emotion provoking? PS: @WitchDocIsIn, I have an unrelated question for you specifically, but can't seem to be able to PM you. Would you mind shooting me a direct message?

Probably the smart thing to do. Great question. To piggyback on Christopher's definition: Build your magic act to provoke thought and emotion. How to do that? I'll let smarter and more experienced people answer that question. (In case you didn't get the hint: That's you, David and Christopher!)

I agree with the above sentiments: Yes, magic can be art, but not all magic is art. I'd like to ask a new question: Which magic is art? Therein lies the rub: Beauty is in the eye of the observer. I wouldn't classify many of Picasso's paintings as art, but other people will passionately fight me...

Ooh, you could also copy-paste from Google images: Hope this helps :)

Did I miss some sarcasm? If so, apologies, I'm not always successful at spotting it in written format, and the shorter the sentence, the more difficult it gets. Unfortunately, I also haven't yet had the chance to get to know you and your sense of humour, but maybe I'll have more success next...

I disagree on this. Steve Forte's GSOH is an amazing book, but it's a collection and teaching of techniques used to cheat at cards, and very few of the moves would be practical in a magic context. So, if you want the resource on gambling sleights, this book is for you. If you wanna do magic, it...