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We're All Liars
I think there is a similar subject about motivation and layers of deception in a magic trick in Darwin Ortiz's Designing Miracles. I think what Steerpike is saying is that we should use are words the same way we would use a convincer to add a layer of deception to a magic trick. such as-...- aznofspades
- Post #33
- Forum: General Discussion
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
Yea I know what you mean. The Sucker Torn and Restored Napkin in Mark Wilson's Course. Everything you teach them is completely legit, but in the end when you restore the switched pieces, its kinda like an "Expert Version" (term Criss Angel used after he revealed the Saltshaker through table...- aznofspades
- Post #43
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't teach, teach gym. haha Ok, I remember somewhere there was something about Brad Christian recommending that you start about performing a trick by saying that you're just starting. This statement lowers their expectations so when you do something...- aznofspades
- Post #41
- Forum: General Discussion
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
Randy: wouldn't a simple shuffle before while they are picking the card and an overhand shuffle control make a key card seem impossible to a layman? and Out of This World is WAYY too good. Ben Long: I agree that showing one application of the principle doesn't make all applications...- aznofspades
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I remember the Titanic Thompson from David Blaine's book. I just heard about Sky on "The Idol of Miss Sarah Brown" (it was an old radio podcast Thanks. I can pull off mentalist card tricks (invisible deck, stigmata, a gag psycho force) I put all the emphasis on the spectator, not on me. And...- aznofspades
- Post #73
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Start out with one person/small group that's really enthusiastic about the magic and open. Let the crowd build from there. Cuz the other people will see the reactions and think it's "cool" Seem enthusiastic about it too. And I influence them by learning their names, smiling, joking around...- aznofspades
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
I love Do as I Do! How do you build it up? I personally think that it's the best impromptu version-ish of the invisible deck. If someone asks me to do something with their deck after doing a few pick a card tricks I usually pull out my deck and go into it.- aznofspades
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"people you dont know" I firmly believe what is said in this thread http://forums.ellusionist.com/showthread.php?t=82194&highlight=stranger But instead of arguing semantics. I have no camera. And I don't really want my stuff recorded. I do my thing for the spectator's, not for you guys. I...- aznofspades
- Post #65
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
I agree with Morgician. When taken out of context, it might be seen as wrong. But it's an analogy. You get them to surrender intellectually and you just become friends! What trick did you do Randomwrath? And I'm not degrading the key card principle. It's simplicity is it's worth. A good...- aznofspades
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Ok. Sorry I thought you said something about creating. My mistake. Stock lines- lines you always say for like dramatic effect, laugh the ones unique to you Ok. Interesting idea. Dreams. Sorry, I forgot. Haven't studied samurai's since 7th grade. My bad on the creativity thing. Just...- aznofspades
- Post #63
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4757joshua2 Again What is your criteria for whether or not you like a trick? I agree with your point that we should only choose from the best. So you're an exaggerated version of yourself when you perform? I don't think the Superman analogy works. Clark Kent is shy in regular life, but...- aznofspades
- Post #60
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Shakutau I'm Chinese too! I thought you were Japanese from your username. Ok. Organic gaffs the kind you can just leave in a deck if. Sounds similar to me. If you're creating your own stuff then that's good. Cuz you tend to create the stuff that follows your own style. Haha I was looking...- aznofspades
- Post #59
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
Tumbleweed: The spectator is seen as the enemy? Ramo D.: I thought it was funny too! Randy: I was actually thinking of using that trick as a joke explanation on why Vietnamese people don't like me. (the death card during the Vietnam War) But I also read Strong Magic and I really like that...- aznofspades
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Shanutau: I agree with you on the card tricks. What kinda gimmicks are you talking about? Dupes, odd backed cards? Short cards? Invisible decks? I agree with you on flourishing. It's kinda like learning skateboard tricks to me. I'm not a trick monkey, I'm a SPACE MONKEY!! (another...- aznofspades
- Post #46
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
Ace to Z magic: lol he just wants to learn a card trick JJM10: he is not serious at all, but he's a nice person and i figure he would put enough time into. i wanna meet chris kenner! tomohamano: the only sleight that i would consider teaching someone for their first time is the glide, all...- aznofspades
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Shopping Spree!
I heard somewhere that there's a real russian roulette routine in Stunners.- aznofspades
- Post #21
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Simple Card Trick to Teach A Friend
My friend asked me to teach him a card trick. I was thinking a key card trick and if he gets really good at it Do as I Do. Any other ideas?- aznofspades
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Saturday Night Contest :: d+M roundtable discussion
How did you start getting attention in the magic world? How do you define "underground"? Is MagicIsDead in anyway inspired by Nas's Hip Hop is Dead? whoops too late- aznofspades
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Shankutau: Hey man. Back off steerpike's mine :) haha. I was wondering if it'd be ok for me to analyze your style too? Cuz I see a lot of parallels between both of ours. Haha you're a samurai and I'm a ninja!- aznofspades
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- Forum: General Discussion
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Coin Under Watch with Oz Pearlman
Oh! I've been trying to work with Back 2 Basics! I'll PM you.- aznofspades
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- Forum: Product Questions and Reviews