Jason Montoya » Stone Cold Magic Magazine

My Psychic Deck

Posted by Jason Montoya Free Magic 2 Responses » Tagged with: cards, magi, magic, spectator

Mar 282011

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 one red backed card on the bottom of a blue backed deck. Remove the duplicate of the odd backed card from the deck. We’ll assume for the explanation that the red card on the bottom of the deck is a 3 of Hearts and that [...]

Judgment Day

Posted by Jason Montoya The Full Montoya 2 Responses » Tagged with: illusions, magi, magic, magician

Jul 112008

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 are going to take a close look at what causes stage fright and some strategies to overcome these fears. More importantly we will provide you (the magician) with some concrete methods of overcoming your fears of external judgment. Though in February 2008, I touched on [...]