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Jason England gives detailed instruction on a highly useful utility sleight that enables you to get a break under any number of cards from the top of the deck - the Pinky Count. Learn the history behind the move along with all of the nuances that make it one of the most versatile and...

Although this may be an improvement, I'm not sure how this thread would benefit anyone who is not already familiar with the method. That said, I'm going to go ahead and close it. Feel free to PM me with any questions or concerns. :)

First and foremost, great job to all who participated! We enjoyed your entries immensely. In particular, we would like to extend honorable mentions to both dark11kenshin and Nickerus for your submissions. Really creative stuff. After much deliberation, however, the winner tonight is jrobarts05...

Earlier this week, we ran across a feature on a popular architecture and design site showcasing a chair made from 350 decks of playing cards - truly a site to behold. Our contest tonight is inspired by this concept. Don't worry - you don't have to ruin 350 decks to participate! Your task...

I'd say this thread's run its course. Let's get back to discussion relevant to magic. ;)

As your entry was submitted two hours ago, it appears there was an error in processing your video (definitely shouldn't take this long to appear). In the future, feel free to shoot me a PM if you're having some trouble uploading the video and I'll assist you in anyway possible - to ensure your...

Amazing submissions guys! Some of your stacks were so random, that I'd honestly like to learn them myself. :) In fact, we'd love to hear your methods (for anyone willing to share). All of your various mnemonic systems can serve as inspiration for those wishing to create something similar in the...

It's preferred that the deck appear mixed - but the stack can be anything you can come up with. Again, preferred. ;)

The study of mnemonics has served as a constant area of interest and inspiration among magicians and mentalists. The ability of the mind to memorize and recall information at a moment's notice continues to fascinate the general public - it's more real than any piece of magic. Tonight, you will...

Jason England presents the Gambler's Cop - an essential utility move that enables you to secretly steal away and conceal a playing card. Learn the history behind the sleight, proper positioning, some standard applications, and more in nearly 20 minutes of comprehensive instruction. See the...

Per our forum guidelines, advertising is not permitted within the forums. I'm going to go ahead and close this - feel free to PM me should you have any questions. Thanks guys! :)

David Blaine discusses how he got started in magic, various feats of endurance (including new ideas), and swimming with sharks in an article just published by Interview Magazine. One of many notable quotes from the feature: "[Houdini] said if you do something that’s death-defying and you put it...

Reaaally? Let's get back to discussing magic guys. ;)

James, First and foremost, my sincere apologies for any confusion. Discussion of technique and method are not permitted within the (public) forums. It appears as though your thread was moved to the protected THREAD forum, per those guidelines. You should have been personally notified of this -...

Amazing entries guys! Huge thanks to all who participated tonight. Without a doubt, UnknownMagician93 took it home tonight with his highly creative story HERE. We enjoyed it immensely! Thanks a ton for your support and participation tonight, guys. See you next week for another round. :)

Telling a story is an integral aspect of performance art. The ability of the magician to present a plot or storyline that draws in his audience is crucial to creating memorable moments of astonishment. Some magicians have taken this as literally as possible - devising complete performance...

Just... madness.

Guys, Let's refrain from arguing over the benefits and/or consequences of social networking. ;) This thread was created so members could share their Facebook profiles with one another (for anyone interested) - nothing more, nothing less. Thanks in advance fellas!

Seeing as how we currently have a Twitter - Follow Me thread, I see no harm in a topic where members can post their Facebook pages in hopes of networking and connecting with fellow magicians. For anyone interested in adding me: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1843976501

Happy birthday Anthony! :)