Added 2006-04-22
Ah, the joy of opening up a new deck ... 52 friends, a couple jokers, that new deck smell. And, of course, poker rules and other advertising cards. You could throw them away, you could …
On Rubber Band Lifespans
Added 2006-04-22
Many balloon artists store their balloons in a freezer (or the refrigerator crisper drawer) to extend their life. This advice is also useful for rubber bands. Just make sure they've had a …
Blowing It
Added 2006-04-11
A while back I conceived of an inside gag routine for magicians. Display both sides of a silk, show your hands clean, then... proceed to blow your nose on the silk. While looking …
Hiding an odd-backed card
Added 2006-02-18
Stars of Magic volumes 1-3 contain a lot of goodies from Paul Harris, including …
Yet Another Sandwhich Routine
Added 2006-01-20
Recently, while reading a "simple" Ace Sandwhich routine, I was struck by how overly complicated and difficult it was. I'm generally not a fan of the genre, and there are …
Mass Hypnosis II
Added 2006-01-09
Arthur Buckley's Card Control book contains a routine called Mass …
Yet Another Card Sequence
Added 2005-12-31
Here's a sequence I've been playing with. I've tested it as-is (and received a good reaction), but you could also include it as part of a larger routine. Have a card …
Practicing the Double Pushover
Added 2005-12-05
When practicing a double (or triple) pushover, arrange the top 4 cards to be Ace, 2, 3, 4. You'll have instant feedback once the card(s) are turned …
Learning the Classic Force.
Added 2005-12-02
If you can perform a classic force, you can perform miracles. While learning the theory …
Resuscitating an Invisible Deck
Added 2005-12-02
While all cards are created equal, some are more popular than others - aces, queens and sevens generally being the most popular. If you use an …
Creating a Website: Part 1 – Domain Names
Added 2005-10-21
Last week we talked about the importance of being the first one to pitch your client. This week we are going to talk about one your most important marketing tools, your website. If you …
Being the First One to Pitch Your Clients
Added 2005-10-14
Your prospective clients will call more then one potential entertainer before deciding who to book. In most cases, the prospect will go through the entire yellow pages, which could be a …
Always Carry Small Bills in Transit to Your Gigs
Added 2005-10-08
How will this help you in your performance? When traveling to and from gigs we may run into many people that can reduce demands on our time and effort for a small gratuity. This is so …
Working on a Slippery or Sticky Stage
Added 2005-10-08
Most performance venues we perform in are out of our control. One of the most important aspects of our performance space is the physical surface of the actual stage. Sometimes it can be so …
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