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Alright, so I've been looking to use pick pocketing to my advantage in performances, specifically to load things onto other people for impossible location, or cards across effects (or whatever). What would be the best way to go about learning them? I'm thinking of either picking up Greg Wilson's...

I know I posted a thread at the start of this year about the morals of performing a trick you figured out, but this is different. What morals do you guys have for creating your own version of something using an effect you saw someone perform? Specifically, I'm talking about looking at a...

I know that for the longest times, stage magicians have used stooges and assistants to get certain things done throughout there show. While the practice has been apparent in close up and stand up magic, it was never as apparent, and the idea is quickly dying out (in stand up). However, what are...

Hey guys. So as some of you may have seen, I made this list of cheap books across a ton of topics. a while back and have copied it onto 4 or 5 posts at this point. I am going to make this thread so anyone can simply copy the link and post it here. Furthermore, you guys can add to it, so it will...

Welcome to this weeks addition of the wand street journal. Your weekly (mostly) unbiased magic newspaper! Unfortunately, @101rusty 's WiFi is out today, so I'm filling in. There was a lot of Drama this week. Now there has been a TON of Drama this week, and I hate to bring it up. However, I...

Could someone direct me to a few In the Hands False Riffle shuffles? I know one is taught in Card College (I think). I also know that Guy Hollingworth has one, as does Daniel Madison, though I'm not sure what book they are in. I've been trying to take tabled false riffle shuffles and...

I have an idea for a utility device that I want to experiment with. I've tried to find ways to make it on my own using household items, but can't seem to make a good prototype (yet). I have the essential sketch down. Then as I was thinking of ways of making this, I thought that I could probably...

So you guys know how people are always "exposing" products on the market? I think I have found a loophole that might be able to protect marketed effects! I made this post on an earlier thread, but have now built on it and wish to give it it's own thread! Basically, It's utilizes the trade...

So I was messing around with some prediction ideas and thought of this: If I was making it look like a genuine prediction, wouldn't it be slightly stronger if I was a little off? If done right, I feel like you could pull it off as you mentally influencing them, or even a legit free prediction.

I've been messing around with rear palms and finger palms for a bit now. I have been using a rear palm for Marlo's Miracle Change (which I use as a switch in a couple effects) a lot, and it has never failed me, but it seems really weird. I've been thinking of transitioning to a Finger Palm, but...

So I've been looking into buying an ITR for a while simply because it adds a whole new level to what I can do. However, they are pretty expensive. I was thinking of buying a cheap one, at least until I have enough money to buy a legit one like T2. Does anyone know if they are worth it? I know...

So I've been wanting to buy Stars of Magic (the book) for a while. However, I am looking at all of the listings, and I see things like "Dai Vernon Volume 5" or "Paul Harris Volume 4". I always thought there was 1 book with a ton of routines in them (which were originally pamphlets)? So if I were...

I've got some questions about the Advocate. I've been practicing with it for a while, but am wondering what the best way to reset it is? I think I should just do it at the end of a performance, when no one's looking, but it may be possible to sneak the card back in? PM me, to avoid exposure.

I've seen this mentioned a few times. Is the Finger Palm just a Rear Palm but more relaxed and with your ring finger curled in holding the card in place? Also, is a Rear Palm the same thing as a Rear Flat Palm? I understand they are taught in Exxpert Card Technique, as Well as Revolutionary...

So I'm curious, where do people & companies find manufacturers who make specific gimmicks made, the kind you can't make yourself? I mean tricks with gimmicks such as Odyssey, various ITRs, etc. Even things like the leather Switcheroo by Michael O Brien. Where does one go to get those made? Also...

Hey guys, So I have been practicing relatively hard sleights for a long time straight. Like, I think the last 2 weeks, I have done more than how much I think I have done for the month prior to that, and I practiced a lot in that month. Furthermore, beyond practicing sleights I am writing...

So I had my first day of school today, and for my one class, I introduced myself as a magician. However, it felt very awkward coming out, and people gave me blank looks. So in the next class, I wrote down "Sleight of hand magician", and it definitely felt lighter. Would it be wrong of me to...

So I have been planning an effect recently, and one of the things I need for this effect is a "new sealed deck" with all the cards in order Ace through king of each suit (Spades diamonds clubs hearts). I have the ace in each suit crimped. Do you think anyone will notice if the cards are running...

My google feed just told me that a woman claims to have gotten paralyzed after getting hypnotized at Derren Brown's show. I find this hard to believe. As far as I understand, that is not how hypnosis works. Furthermore, if she was hypnotized into paralysis, wouldn't the rest of the audience...

How should one go about practicing in the hands routines and tricks without spectators? I mean, I could obviously put the card on the table, but it's not really the same is it? Since I can't really learn how to hide something from a table, if that makes any since. Also, what about practicing...