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Collins Key on AGT :: Any comments?
"That's a swagalicious body part" - This was just as bad as the teenage heart throb comment. It actually made me dislike his presentation even more. It's clear he's trying to be "cool" by making these comments, but right now it's putting the presentation off. He'd probably be better off...- CalvinTan
- Post #8
- Forum: General Discussion
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Deck usage
I think I have about 1,000 decks in my collection... DON't JUDGE ME! Anyway, I do occasionally buy bricks of cards, but only ones I intend to use for performance. I'll burn through a deck usually after 2 performances with it. I'm very picky when it comes to deck condition when I perform...- CalvinTan
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Collins Key on AGT :: Any comments?
Also agree with the "teen heartthrob thing". He needs to step it up for the live NYC show. Big stage, big audience. He needs to find a way to connect with not only the live audience, but the people at home. I don't think he's trained in any kind of stage magic so it'll be interesting to see...- CalvinTan
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Anybody know what kind of cards these are?
Arrow - KEM Playing Cards - Gold- CalvinTan
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Helping with gambling routine
I agree. I would concentrate on pseudo gambling routines. Also, there are a variety of trick decks that could help, such as a stripper deck. You'll be able to do all your fair share of shuffles and cut to all four aces easy.- CalvinTan
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion
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Guitar and Card Handling
I was a musician before I became a magician. I played lead guitar for a local band before I got into magic. In fact, playing guitar helped with many things in magic, such as finger strength. If you learn how to play guitar the proper way, (one finger per fret) you'll build up your pinky...- CalvinTan
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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practicing on airplanes
I travel a lot and recently got back from a trip to Singapore/Hong Kong/Thailand/Malaysia. A couple things I would recommend: 1. Bring cards that have a plastic or ivory finish, such as Aladdins, Steamboats, or Blue/Red Ace Fultons. The recycled air, especially on long plane rides will bow...- CalvinTan
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion
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Guy does crazy levitation on X factor
He had everyone eating out the palm of his hand and he knew it! A sucker punch to the side of the head!- CalvinTan
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion
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Using someone else's music in a performance
What you are describing is what is called performance rights. If you are performing using copyrighted music, whether it's live or not, you will need a license with ASCAP and BMI. If you are going to broadcast the music, such as on TV, the radio, or any other sort of media, you will need...- CalvinTan
- Post #7
- Forum: General Discussion
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Cigarette Magic?
See Keith Clark's Encyclopedia of Cigarette tricks- CalvinTan
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Arrogance
Perhaps the line of arrogance is crossed when one believes that he/she has no more knowledge to gain on the subject and/or is under the belief that what they perceive to be the best, is the best. It seems there is a point where the open mind is closed, most likely when a magician has been...- CalvinTan
- Post #5
- Forum: General Discussion
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The Lean
Just wanted to put my 2 cents in here so it might save you a whole lot of $$$ As far as I know, in order to do the actual lean, you need to send them your shoes to get modified, and you also need the base for it. I'm not sure about the specifics of the matrix style lean, but I would assume...- CalvinTan
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion
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Wynn and JAQK Decks?
The Brown Wynns that were given away are not still being made. They will never be made again, however, a large number were printed for use. Wynn/Encore Casino did not give USPCC the right to print and sell them, therefore what was left was recalled and destroyed. Jaqk Cellers sells their...- CalvinTan
- Post #11
- Forum: General Discussion
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Magic as a Career
All great advice and different points of view on this subject! There are important benefits of having a company job. Obviously different jobs have different benefits, but let's lay out a couple things you get by working for corporate America. 1. Health Insurance - With insurance costs...- CalvinTan
- Post #45
- Forum: General Discussion
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Singapore magicians
Originally from Singapore, but living in the States- CalvinTan
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Some coin questions
It really is up to you and what you're comfortable with. I personally started out with Quarters. I have small hands, and quarters fit me perfectly. I also wanted to be able to do coin magic with change people would be carrying around. Nobody has 50 cent pieces on them. I did a lot of...- CalvinTan
- Post #16
- Forum: General Discussion
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Bicycle Twilight Angels
Might want to look into these. From the description, they appear to be the same gimmicked cards. NAKED ANGELS ON BIKES BY PAUL HARRIS - TRICKS http://trickzoneonline.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=naked%20angels&product_id=40078 They can be found at...- CalvinTan
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Some coin questions
I have to recommend Metal by Eric Jones also. I am currently relearning some of my coin sleights and also training my less dominate hand so I could perfect the sleights in both. Not only does he give very solid instructions, there are also a couple routines, such as a 3 fly in the DVD. Like...- CalvinTan
- Post #13
- Forum: General Discussion
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Psychological Force?
Craig is right. I'm not sure how the psychological force fits into your paper. Are you just adding it at the end because you're allowed to put anything there, and the only reason is because you are a magician? A psychological force won't work on paper, at least none that I know of. The...- CalvinTan
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Introducing an illusion and deceptions unit for LA
Not unless he performs a trick that is intended to expose the method only to have a surprise kicker at the end in which the teacher and class would be fooled. Maybe a gambling demonstration? Pickpocket demonstration?- CalvinTan
- Post #12
- Forum: General Discussion