Daniel Madison’s ‘How to Cheat at Cards’ arrived on my doorstep this week, a book I’ve been fancying for a while now. For those not familiar with him, Daniel Madison is a former card cheat, who later became a magician … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #036 – Daniel Madison – How to Cheat at Cards ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism
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Svengali Magic #036 – Daniel Madison – How to Cheat at Cards
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Benefits Of Learning Easy Magic Tricks
Magic Brawl12 May 2012 | 2:30 pmWhen it comes to learning magic tricks, you can learn easy tricks, and intermediate tricks, or the advanced ones. Many people think that the easy tricks are just for kids, but they are not, easy tricks are for anyone who wants to learn tricks without lots of steps. There are benefits to learning and using easy magic tricks, so if you want to learn magic, easy tricks are a great starting point. One of the best benefits to easy magic tricks is the short time it takes to learn them. Suppose you want to do a magic show, and you want to do lots of tricks; if you get a standard magic tricks…
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Svengali Magic #036 – Daniel Madison – How to Cheat at Cards
23 Apr 2012 | 7:03 amDaniel Madison’s ‘How to Cheat at Cards’ arrived on my doorstep this week, a book I’ve been fancying for a while now. For those not familiar with him, Daniel Madison is a former card cheat, who later became a magician … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #036 – Daniel Madison – How to Cheat at Cards ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism -
Svengali Magic #035 – FMT-2 Detector (Which hand is the coin in)
22 Apr 2012 | 11:38 am‘Which hand is the coin in?’ is a popular trick for mentalists, its almost a bit of a classic. I’ve been using the FMT-2 for a while now and feel justified in sharing my thoughts on it for any would-be … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #035 – FMT-2 Detector (Which hand is the coin in) ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism -
Svengali Magic #034 – Teller sues dutch magician over theft
18 Apr 2012 | 11:02 amAn interesting story in The Independent this week.. A landmark case where Teller will attempt to reclaim the rights to a trick he’s been performing for some time. Two magicians at crossed wands are heading to court over the rights … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #034 – Teller sues dutch magician over theft ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism -
Svengali Magic #033 – The Expert at the Card Table (Erdnase)
25 Feb 2012 | 12:12 pmJust a quick note about The Expert at the Card Table, by S.W. Erdnase. I’ve been getting back into card magic recently, after it’s had something of a rebirth in my perception. While I had enjoyed learning slights for fun, … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #033 – The Expert at the Card Table (Erdnase) ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism -
Svengali Magic #032 – The Magicians (BBC 1)
19 Jan 2012 | 3:58 amA few words on the British TV show ‘The Magicians’ today. I’m no TV critic by any means, but as a lover of magic I find myself watching a huge amount of magic on television. Whether it the endless Derren … Continue reading →Svengali Magic #032 – The Magicians (BBC 1) ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ ♧ Svengali Magic ♤ - Mind Reading, Magic, Psychology and Mentalism
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Benefits Of Learning Easy Magic Tricks
12 May 2012 | 2:30 pmWhen it comes to learning magic tricks, you can learn easy tricks, and intermediate tricks, or the advanced ones. Many people think that the easy tricks are just for kids, but they are not, easy tricks are for anyone who wants to learn tricks without lots of steps. There are benefits to learning and using easy magic tricks, so if you want to learn magic, easy tricks are a great starting point. One of the best benefits to easy magic tricks is the short time it takes to learn them. Suppose you want to do a magic show, and you want to do lots of tricks; if you get a standard magic tricks… -
Magic World Of Fun Party
30 Apr 2012 | 2:26 pmParties are fun anytime of the year, especially themed based parties. One of the best themes you can have is a magic world of fun themed party. A magic themed party is fun for all ages, and if done right, everyone will leave happy. To do this type of party, you will need a host, and some magic theme entertainment items. Yum Invites are important; you need them to get your friends and family to come to your party. Telling them is ok, but giving them a note card will insure you that they will not forget. Most stores will sell note cards that have magic items or characters on them,… -
Illusionist – Lance Burton
24 Apr 2012 | 2:11 pmWhen it comes to doing cool, sleight of hand magic tricks, nobody does it like illusionist, Lance Burton. Lance does sleight of hand tricks with beauty and flair; watching him in action is a treat for fans. Lance is also a fancy performer; from his snappy bow tie to his neat suit, when people saw Lance Burton, they knew his was a magician. Lance started out in magic at a young age; he was just 5 years old. He was at a magic show at his mother’s factory during a Christmas party, and a man named Harry Collins did a trick on him; he made a coin come out of Lance’s ear. From… -
Key Things A Magician Needs To Be Successful
18 Apr 2012 | 11:32 amWhen a magician does a great magic show, there were important things that made the show a success. Each key factor is needed, and some of them cannot be purchased; they have to be learned. When the performer has all the elements, the overall show will be fantastic, and the crowd will leave wanting more. The most important thing that a magician needs is trick variety, because when a magician does nothing but one type of trick, the crowd will get bored. When it comes to doing tricks, certain individuals generally like certain types of tricks. Card tricks are great for grownups because… -
During A Magic Show At A Kids Party
7 Apr 2012 | 12:11 pmMagic shows are hits at a kids party if you do them correctly and have the right tricks. Stage presence is also important, because you have to act a certain way to keep the kid’s happy during the show. A party is an ideal place to test out your magic skills, and if you do a good job, the children will be begging for more once your show is over. When you are doing to do a magic show for kids at a kids party, you have to look the part. Sure, you can walk into the room wearing normal pants and a normal tee, but if you dress up a little, kids will be more excited to see your show. You…
