Has a one tried one the Neomagetic ring (USA Magic Tricks) or the Kinetic Ring (vanishinginc)? Or have a preferable alternative? I need to lift a small metal washer off another item. I am a woman and my hands are too small for most of the rings so any alternative suggestions would also be welcome!!

A quite important yet little has been discussed here on reddit.

How do you guys takes notes as you learn and consum contents, such as from lectures, courses, dvds, and books?

Any tips?

It is okay to write 0 for zero, yet it is not okay to write the number for one as a singular. It is only acceptable to write the universal numerical value when the number is 1,000 or more. You can not write the number for one hundred without making words out of it (in reference to a sentence.) It is okay to write 0 as zero because: 0 is not a number!

Count from one to the highest number you can, then do it again and again. Other types of Mathematics work also! It's Love Magic. Why we start with one: because one initiates the counting sequence. Do not start with 0 as this will give you a neutral result instead of positive. I tried count from 0 to over one hundred all of the time for more than one month and recieve nothing: for it did nothing! You must count from one ALWAYS: for we can not fathom nothing (as an example!)

I believe mathematics such as counting generates some sort of imaginary energy. Always start with one because this will initiate a counting sequence. Zero is less than a number, this will result in a neutral result because zero is nothing. Counting is a simple form of mathematics. Simply count your money again and again. It's like "imagination karma." I believe reading or writing also generates this magic. I am like Moses! I am also like "Lucifer!" I like both of these people! I have met the prophet Moses! I also want to meet Lucifer! I am such a fan of both of these people! I also like Jesus Christ! Possibly satan- I don't know if Satan is good yet, though... I know Lucian whom leads the Satan church is Lucifer! I also like the prophet Muhammad! I also like Jacob and David from the Bible! Abraham, too! I like all of these prophetic soul! God has the Law! Allah includes things we owe Karma to! Allah is not necessarily God: as Moses isn't Jesus! I pay to Allah constantly to make up for hating Lucifer constantly (i used to believe that Lucifer were evil... I understand he worked to be like Jesus! He told people he were Earth like how Jesus told people he is the Sun!) ui used to pay to God all the time! Power and fault. I believe we should live for the law! Do mathematics everyday! Heal your magical!

I remember seeing an Oil and Water that had cards with oil symbols and water symbols. I can't remember the name or who released it, though.

Are there other Oil and Water cards that do not use traditional cards?

Are there other similar packet tricks with non-traditional cards?

(Apparently, my word for the day is 'traditional'. I apologize.)

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Looking for recommendations!

Are there books that people in the community would recommend on the history of magic?

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This is not an ad, but I saw that this was being rereleased and I immediately had to order one. I know someone who owned a vintage crystal pyramid and even more than crystal cleaver this trick absolutely blew my mind the first time I ever saw it, and quadruply blew my mind when I learned the method (obviously no exposure here). Just thought I'd see if anyone else remembers this effect, honestly one of my favorite tricks of all time.

I’ve been practicing my cardistry on my coworkers and been doing ok, but today I flubbed up a force. I dropped theme card too many and wound up picking the wrong card.

Needless to say it was a bit disappointing but at least it wasn’t during a performance. So what are your tips on dealing with flubs both in practice and in a performance?

EDIT: Guys the support you’re giving me is awesome, thank you so much!

Hello, I’m trying to artificially age some cards (they’re the ones for The Painting by Dead Rebel) and I’ve been using a combination of 220, 320, & 400 grit sandpaper. They’re looking pretty good but still have a little of that new card shine on them. I was wondering if anyone had some tips for getting rid of that or other suggestions for “aging” cards. Thanks in advance.

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Post inspiring magic videos! Whether it's clips from magic shows, other big names, or no names doing their thing, we want to see great magic performances.

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David Blaine - Card Trick

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I'm looking for some tricks that utilize some math principles that could be done via a prerecorded video. I'm thinking something similar to the tricks Copperfield would do for the audiences at home through their TV. It's been ages since I've seen one of those so I forget exactly how they went.

I can't count on the person watching to have a deck of cards but they'd definitely have a pen and paper, so even any effects that could leverage that would work.

I'm doing a gig for my brother's party in November; I had planned on doing a basic Cups and Balls routine, but I want to use a better wand than the one I have. Where can I get a quality wand and how much should I be prepared to pay?

Hi could anyone recommend any must know silk magic tricks? Any recommendations of books or acts to study?

I'm actively looking for, Pelican by Akira Ishizaki but seems out of stock everywhere online.

So I recently discovered that my friend (who is a huge letterkenny fan) has never had a birthday party. His parents never believed in giving him one. So a few of us are throwing a super soft birthday for him (complete with a magic show)

I'm trying to come up with a few tricks that are just quintessential kids show tricks, but adding a spin suited towards adults. If you know Wonders of the World, I'm doing a personalized version of that for him. Along with a couple dice based prediction tricks (he's a big time tabletop gamer)

Figured I would ask the group mind here what you all suggest. For what its work I live like a mile from the Magic Apple in L.A. so I can grab anything I need pretty quick.

Cheers!

Any suggestions of effects using a spectators name. Not just a sign a card trick but counting down using the spelling of the name or something more visual possibly where it appears. Even Mentalism etc. Would like to use a person's name and customize it so it feels special to them.

EDIT: I already know the spectators name since I'm going to the gig knowing the people there. I want to repeat the effect but change out the names for each spectator in a walk around style setting.

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Post inspiring magic videos! Whether it's clips from magic shows, other big names, or no names doing their thing, we want to see great magic performances.

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David Blaine - Card Trick

Lance Burton's Dove Act

Found a deck of cards in my collection with "gone" written on the back of half of them. I can't seem to find a trick anywhere that uses this deck. I could think of a lot but does anybody know what the original trick for this deck is?

Hello, I am looking for an alternative way to reproduce a vanished red silk. I typically make it disappear using a no tip vanish or silk to cane but I always make it reappear tied between two purple silks. It has lost the element of surprise to anyone who has seen my show before. Any additional trick ideas to make the silk reappear would be much appreciated. Thank you

Looking for a place to buy decks in Singapore but also looking for a trick or two!

Hi everyone!

I was just wondering what kind of bag you use for your props?

I have TCC’s closeup bag but I was hoping to find something that opens in a way that obscures the contents of the bag.

Something like a doctor’s bag or briefcase. Tobias Dostal uses a 16mm camera case. Something along those lines. Ideally with various pockets or pouches for organization.

I was just curious what everyone here uses to hold their props for gigs and whatnot.

Thank you!

I've seen a couple magicians with a little knit sack on their belt, namely Mario Lopez, Dani DaOrtiz, and maybe one or two others so I don't know if it's more of a Spanish thing, but I really like the look of it and thought that it would be great for walkaround. I don't like shoving everything in my pockets especially in the summer when I'm sweaty and don't want to wear a jacket. I do try to get the most out of a small number of props, but I still sometimes want/need a few different items. Anyway, I thought this would be a good solution. What do you guys think? I like the style of knit/crotchet so I definitely don't want something leather or canvas which makes it hard to find anything online. So I guess my questions are:

• Has anyone used somethiing like this?
• Would it look stupid if I'm walking around wearing this? Not just in casual clothes (like Mario), but also in somethign slightly more formal
• Any advice on where to buy one or what it's called? I've found some stuff on etsy that might work, but curious if anyone else has thoughts
• Any advice on how to make one? I am in the process of learning how to crotchet so I'm hoping to eventually be able to make things like this if I can't buy one.

NOTE: I am not talking about a giant busking bag. Those look stupid unless you're standing behind a table (and even then they still look stupid). Also as I said I don't want leather/canvas. I'm going for both utility and style. Referring back to Mario Lopez, that's kind of the look that I have/am going for

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Own Key Maestro and really enjoying it.

I’m assuming the keys don’t match Craig Petty’s keys. Would gatekeeper work interchangeably with Key Maestro (or are there other keys which would mix well)?