Effect: Two cards are chosen by two spectators from a blue backed deck. The first magically travels to the top. It is placed aside on the table. The second selection is found face up in the middle of the deck. Then the first selection changes from a blue card to a red card. Preparation: Place [...]
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Judgment Day
I read an article once that stated that stage fright is the second ranked fear only being preceded by death. After carefully analyzing a statistical statement like this it is clear that a majority of people fear the judgment of the crowd they are presenting or performing in front of. In this month’s article we [...]
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It is interesting to observe the variety of reactions that come from witnessing a magic effect. Some people relish in the moment with a child-like enthusiasm; while others resist and intellectually prod poking holes in the effect, draining the moment of all its mystery. So the question remains: why are some individuals willing to let [...]
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Have you ever heard a recording of your voice or watched yourself on video? Those unaccustomed to the camera will state that what they hear or see differs greatly from how they perceive themselves internally. The self concept is a powerful influence on us as individuals and can deceive our sense of reality. This month’s [...]
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Have you ever witnessed an effect that by the time it came to the punch line, you found yourself wondering what just happened? Most beginning magicians throw a barrage of effects at their audience with a lightning speed execution with the hopes that the audience will follow. In most cases not only does it confuse [...]
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