[ Register ]  [ F.A.Q. ] [ Magic Café Donations ] Username: Password:        [ Lost Password ]   [ Forgot Username ]

Our Menu Topics Posts Last Active Welcome to The Magic Café! Welcome to The Magic Café! Thank you for joining us... 2 2 Sep 7, 2001 5:01pm by Steve Brooks Announcements (Please Read) Check here for news and information concerning the Café. 73 1,421 Mar 15, 2012 11:02am by Ed_Millis When dining with us...(Please Read) Café rules & etiquette, Posting guidelines, Magic transactions, Secret sessions, Avatars, Icons and How to make a post. 7 7 Dec 27, 2007 10:55pm by Steve Brooks I want to see the manager! Do you have an idea or suggestion for our menu? Or just a question? Post it here 1,775 7,311 May 13, 2012 2:29pm by Mr. Mystoffelees Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 7,917 56,416 May 16, 2012 10:45pm by spartacus A Special Message For Lurkers Please read... 1 1 Sep 23, 2001 10:25am by Steve Brooks The Magic Café Tech Help Area If you have questions about The Magic Café forums, ask here. 2,179 8,436 May 15, 2012 5:51pm by simplethinking Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for May Welcome special guest of honor: Martin Lewis (20th thru the 26th) From growing up in a magic family to traveling the world Martin has entertained thousands. Whether appearing on television, creating his own original effects, lecturing or writing, Martin has set a high standard for others to follow. Join us as we spend seven days discussing all things magical with the man himself. See inside for all the details! 2 2 May 9, 2012 1:51pm by Steve Brooks Chef's Specials By Year: [ 2002 ] [ 2003 ] [ 2004 ] [ 2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2009 ] [ 2010 ] [ 2011 ] [ 2012 ] Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The beginners table New to magic? If you are a beginner, here is the place to seek advice and ask questions. 5,458 77,463 May 16, 2012 6:23pm by ralphs007 The tricks are on me! This forum is for discussing the history and practice of Volunteering to perform for various groups for free (e.g, hospitals, nursing homes, fundraisers, etc). This is especially useful for beginners or those wanting to try out new material. 227 2,682 May 16, 2012 6:32pm by hestonsmagic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The International Brotherhood of Magicians! The International Brotherhood of Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the I.B.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, I.B.M. subject matter only. 803 4,979 May 16, 2012 11:22pm by robwar0100 I.B.M. Youth I.B.M. Youth! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the I.B.M. Youth. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, I.B.M. Youth subject matter only. 32 102 Feb 13, 2012 9:12pm by IBM Youth Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Society of American Magicians! The Society of American Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the S.A.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, S.A.M. subject matter only. 498 2,838 May 16, 2012 5:12am by MaxfieldsMagic The Society of Young Magicians! The Society of Young Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the S.Y.M. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, S.Y.M. subject matter only. 90 378 May 8, 2012 10:23pm by hugmagic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Fellowship of Christian Magicians! The Fellowship of Christian Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the FCM. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, FCM subject matter only. 427 2,941 May 16, 2012 10:31pm by underseer The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,480 16,879 May 16, 2012 9:57pm by rmann Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Canadian Association of Magicians! Canadian Association of Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the C.A.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, C.A.M. subject matter only. 349 2,451 May 16, 2012 7:09pm by Ray Bertrand Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! KIDabra International! The Association of Family and Kidshow Performers This forum is for the discussion of topics involving KIDabra International. Posts may include questions about joining, chapter meetings, lectures, conference information and the like. Remember, KIDabra subject matter only. 421 3,538 May 16, 2012 6:39pm by Kipley Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Meeting Room The Essential Magic Conference The Essential Magic Conference is the world’s first web conference for magicians. 33 speakers spread over 3 days of conference streamed live worldwide! This forum is for discussions relating to the EMC only - All other content will be removed. 4 15 May 15, 2012 11:04pm by Aomoro To be announced Info coming soon... 0 0 No Posts Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Pick a card...any card The workers Serious discussions surrounding tricks and effects which use pure skill and sleight of hand. Lovers of the pasteboards unite! 20,071 342,506 May 16, 2012 10:02pm by Billy-one Deckless! Topics and discussions centering around tricks which do not use an entire deck of cards (e.g, a packet trick, torn & restored, card warp, etc). 755 11,849 May 16, 2012 10:52pm by dpe666 Gaffed & Funky This forum dedicated to discussions pertaining to the use of gimmicked or specialty packs (e.g, Invisible deck, Stripper, Svengali, Mirage, Split, etc). Topics may also include custom printed cards (e.g, Double face, 31/2 clubs, clear cards, Black Tigers and other odd varieties). 1,993 23,300 May 16, 2012 8:31pm by Paul Jester The Big and the Small This area reserved for posts which deal in the specialty arena of tricks and effects using jumbo or miniature playing cards. 244 1,925 May 10, 2012 5:24am by VE Day Shuffled not Stirred This is the forum to discuss the art and practice of using stacks and other special arrangements of the pasteboards. Topics may include the use of marked cards and memorized deck work. 644 9,349 May 16, 2012 4:06pm by Joe Kispokis All in the cards This forum created for the discussion of tricks and effects which are pretty much self-working or extremely easy to do. (e.g, no sleights, semi-automatic, no skill). 458 5,999 May 16, 2012 11:43am by 723sabre Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 854 11,092 May 16, 2012 9:26am by simplethinking Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Show me the money Nothing up my sleeve... If performing sleight of hand magic with coins has you excited, this is your forum! Topics may include effects like Matrix, Coins across, Misers Dream, etc. This is also the area to discuss Okito box work. 8,705 137,452 May 16, 2012 9:50pm by Al Schneider Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,204 29,657 May 16, 2012 7:27pm by webtech Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 734 9,435 May 15, 2012 8:05pm by Ray Bertrand Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Close up workers Rings, strings & things Discussion on performing magic with rings, strings, dice, rubberbands, pencils, paddles, etc. 3,337 40,058 May 16, 2012 3:08pm by mickym Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 4,973 89,893 May 16, 2012 11:15pm by Christopher Lyle The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,478 40,584 May 16, 2012 11:16pm by ed rhodes Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 3,607 67,101 May 16, 2012 10:54pm by Pete Biro Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 750 9,033 May 16, 2012 12:13pm by jhard Magic...at a moment's notice! Often, out of the blue, you are requested to perform. Are you prepared? What do you do? This area is to discuss the keen art of 'Impromptu' and 'Improvisational' magic. 578 12,852 May 16, 2012 9:09am by Intrepid Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,550 25,611 May 16, 2012 7:17pm by dylmagic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Stage, Platform and Parlour Grand illusion General discussion on large illusions. 7,252 97,050 May 16, 2012 10:20pm by MagiChrisMitch Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 2,894 37,272 May 16, 2012 10:31pm by johnpert Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 912 12,496 May 16, 2012 10:44pm by Al Angello Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,769 34,855 May 16, 2012 9:49pm by wmhegbli F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,280 22,059 May 16, 2012 4:00pm by Kipley Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 540 3,387 May 11, 2012 2:03pm by cchesmark Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 2,390 24,988 May 16, 2012 4:57am by c4rlito Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,373 14,638 May 16, 2012 11:30pm by Cody S. Fisher Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Attic Friend of a Friend The exploration and discussion centering around Urban Legends. All other subject matter (e.g, frauds, hoaxes, etc) will be removed. 24 376 May 13, 2012 6:03pm by jugglestruck Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 17,143 326,599 May 16, 2012 11:26pm by Slim King You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,360 22,346 May 16, 2012 10:26pm by Slim King Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Cellar The spooky, the mysterious...the bizarre! If graveside magic is your thing... 6,213 94,838 May 16, 2012 9:36pm by Mind illusionist Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 223 1,839 May 15, 2012 1:05pm by Fire Starter Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 77 847 May 13, 2012 6:02pm by jugglestruck Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Special Interests The Feminine Mystique Serious discussions surrounding the problems and/or advantages of performing magic as a woman. For example, clothing issues with pulls, topits, holdouts, etc. Ladies, this area is provided especially for you! 175 2,142 May 16, 2012 9:34pm by mattmccoy The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 7,825 137,143 May 16, 2012 11:24pm by Kevinr All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,756 33,555 May 16, 2012 9:40pm by The Amazing Michael Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 722 3,847 May 15, 2012 9:37pm by magringo Up in smoke! If you love to play with fire...Remember, this forum is for discussions on routines and possible presentational ideas for effects with fire - NOT methods or recipes for fuel mixtures. 1,101 7,771 May 15, 2012 9:41am by Ihop Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,548 95,267 May 16, 2012 7:30pm by abracadanny The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,318 35,123 May 16, 2012 8:17pm by Wizard of Oz Tricky business Discussions on working cruise ships, & doing trade shows. Topics may also include routine ideas for motivational magic & other specialized programs. This is also the area to talk about the business side of magic (e.g, contracts, promotions, taxes, etc) 4,111 61,449 May 16, 2012 2:00pm by Jerskin Going for the 'Gold' Interested in magic competition? Here is the place to post discussions on possible strategies, what to expect, how to prepare, what to wear. Topics may include news and views on upcoming contests, etc. 350 2,841 May 16, 2012 7:29pm by abracadanny Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Room of Wonders Tenyo of Japan This forum dedicated to discussions surrounding the Tenyo Magic company and its unique line of magical products. Topics may include history, collections, tricks, etc. If you are a Tenyo fan then this is the forum for you! 459 5,814 May 16, 2012 9:16pm by Richard Kaufman Tenyo Elite This forum reserved for discussions surrounding the Tenyo Elite line of magic tricks. Which tricks will be produced? What are your personal favorites? Tenyo fans rejoice! 27 874 May 16, 2012 9:30am by magicmind Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Cons, Swindles and Scams The Gambling Spot History, theory and ideas surrounding the mysterious world of the unscrupulous gambler. Topics may include card cheating, card counters, advantage players, etc. Strategies, theories and schemes for winning at Poker, BlackJack, Slots, Roulette, Craps and other casino games. 1,482 28,419 May 16, 2012 8:58pm by jfquackenbush Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 176 1,433 Apr 30, 2012 11:14am by Dominique Risbourg If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 363 4,909 May 16, 2012 1:41pm by shellgame-al Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 99 1,052 May 16, 2012 9:20pm by LeoH Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Carnival of Fun Clowning around Discussions on the art and practice of being a clown. Topics include history, make-up, costumes, funny props, face painting and more. This is also the area to discuss general circus life, history, lingo, etc. 412 3,144 May 16, 2012 2:02pm by SeasideShowman Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 888 7,196 May 16, 2012 1:44pm by Roslyn Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 1,023 9,893 May 16, 2012 10:32am by Bad to the Balloon I'm a real boy! Discussions on ventriloquism and the art of making and using puppets. Topics include vent techniques, voice training, types of dolls, using marionettes, Punch & Judy, story scripting and more! 1,342 18,430 May 16, 2012 11:58am by KeithS Do you see what I see? Serious discussions on the theatrical art and performance of pantomime, mimicry and general mime. Topics include history, inspiration and technique. 31 224 May 13, 2012 5:54pm by jugglestruck Step right up! The art and practice of the pitch. Discussions and topics on selling the Wondermouse, Svengali decks, fuzzy worms, steak knifes, candy, etc. 474 5,283 May 14, 2012 7:44pm by JoeJoe Believe it or not... Discussions of life on the midway - fire walking, eating glass, blockhead, bed of nails and other side-show stuff. Topics may include carnival history, games, lingo, grindshows, flea circus', exhibits, etc. 2,609 30,932 May 16, 2012 11:23pm by critter Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Lounge You Oughta Be In Pictures Forum for posts focusing on user-submitted videos or images. All media content should be appropriate for all audiences and must not contain any copyrighted intellectual property without the permission of the respective copyright holder. In addition, absolutely no exposure videos will be allowed - no exceptions. 3,940 31,607 May 16, 2012 5:12pm by Will-Ace Latest and Greatest? This forum provided as a place where folks can discuss the latest rumors, read announcements and speculate about the obvious hyperbole surrounding many of the upcoming products that are released into magicdom. Will they be genuine miracles or mere rhetoric? We ponder the question... 4,334 129,589 May 16, 2012 11:22pm by Zombie Magic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! A Family Tradition Everything old is new again Discussions on the history and origins of tricks & effects, props, apparatus, gimmicks and the like. 463 4,881 May 8, 2012 12:32am by Bill Palmer For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 122 1,254 Apr 30, 2012 11:54am by spartacus Magicians of old This forum dedicated specifically to the discussion of magicians from our magical past, including such greats as Robert-Houdin, Houdini, Blackstone, Thurston, Carter, Marlo, Vernon and others. 912 8,150 May 11, 2012 8:49pm by Anatole A turn of the page This area dedicated to discussions on the history and origins of magic literature, including books, manuscripts, monographs, magazines and the like. 355 3,168 May 9, 2012 9:47pm by magicfish Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Mind Benders Magical equations Discussions on the use of magic effects that rely on properties of arithmetic for success. Topics may also include magic squares and the like. 455 4,049 May 11, 2012 1:51pm by Scott Cram Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 172 1,240 Apr 14, 2012 9:10pm by Believing Puzzle me this... This area dedicated to topics on puzzles that challenge the mind, be they Chinese boxes, blocks, metal and wire, discs, or even the famous Rubik's Cube. 1,007 11,509 May 15, 2012 7:54pm by Edsel Chiu Rectangles and pentagons and squares, oh my! This forum is for the discussion of the ancient art of Origami. Originating in Japan, the art and science of folding paper into shapes and its relationship with mathematics is a fascinating study. 49 342 Mar 9, 2012 7:32am by David Eichler Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Magazine Rack MAGIC - The Magazine For Magicians This forum provided for discussions and topics regarding the latest happenings, articles, etc. which appear within the pages of MAGIC magazine. All off-topic matter will be deleted. 182 1,189 May 12, 2012 2:23am by Aljaž GENII - The Conjurors' Magazine Serious discussions and topics regarding the latest content found within the pages of GENII magazine. All other subject matter will be removed. 160 1,269 May 16, 2012 11:20am by Richard Kaufman THE MAGIC MENU - The International Journal for Close-Up Magicians Topics and discussions pertaining to the contents of the Magic Menu magazine. All other subject matter will be deleted. 17 187 May 31, 2011 12:43pm by bsears ANTINOMY - Perception & Deception Discussions pertaining to the tricks and articles which appear between the covers of this magical tome. Off-topic postings will be removed. 30 415 Apr 6, 2012 7:04am by Denis Bastible CHANNEL ONE - Magic, Satire & Goodies! Come here to discuss the articles, gossip, satire and humor found inside this controversial periodical. All other subject matter is subject to removal. 7 72 Aug 18, 2009 3:50pm by Eric Jones MAGICSEEN - Britain's brightest independent magic magazine This area provided for topics and discussions pertaining to the contents of magicseen magazine. All off topic material will be deleted. 22 87 Apr 24, 2012 5:06am by de rome REEL MAGIC MAGAZINE - TV For Magicians Topics and discussions surrounding this DVD based magic magazine. All off-topic matter will be removed with no explanation given. 115 1,285 May 8, 2012 8:43pm by Richard Kaufman iTricks.com - Your source for magic news The official forum for discussions relating to the writing of this online magazine. All off-topic matter will be deleted. 25 65 Feb 3, 2012 11:09am by Dave1216 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Office of Advisement Magic Friday by Jamie D. Grant Every Friday a trick is taken out into the real world and performed under test conditions. Join Jamie, Angry Bob and all the rest as we learn which tricks really work and which ones just don't live up to all the hype. Look inside for full details! 143 148 Feb 6, 2012 9:46pm by Jamie D. Grant The Magic Newswire by Dodd Vickers The Original Magic News & Information Portal On The Internet now has its very own discussion forum here on the Café. Do you have a question for Dodd, this is the place to post it. This area is for Magic Newswire topics only, all other material will be removed. Look inside for all the details! 28 244 Apr 21, 2012 9:12am by Mr. Mystoffelees Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Catch of the day - by Steve Brooks DVD/Video tape scene My take on the newest titles... 33 33 Jan 30, 2012 12:14am by Steve Brooks Books/Pamphlets/Notes A cover to cover look... 20 20 Sep 24, 2007 10:57pm by Steve Brooks Tricks & Accessories In your show, or in a drawer? 104 104 Oct 3, 2010 7:51pm by Steve Brooks Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Good, the Bad, and the Garbage Tricks & Effects This area for reviews of magic tricks only. 10,895 198,481 May 16, 2012 11:32pm by johnnyb Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,774 46,866 May 16, 2012 11:25pm by Kenny Havard Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,404 71,809 May 16, 2012 10:24am by mitchb2 Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 1,886 28,071 May 16, 2012 3:32pm by tomcards Mentally Speaking This area is specifically for the review of mentalism related items. This can include props, Dvds, books, monographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, notes, eBooks, PDF's and downloads. 254 7,771 May 16, 2012 10:04pm by Paul Shirley Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 351 4,401 May 16, 2012 7:05pm by jay leslie Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 1,043 10,669 May 16, 2012 6:07pm by Illuminate . White Label Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The dealers table What's cooking? Look here to learn about the latest products, contests and special offers that our Café sponsors are offering inside! 281 281 May 9, 2012 8:20pm by Special this week... Flavors from the past... Reminisce about the dealers from days gone by and the products or advice they once offered, or perhaps just fond memories of those Saturday afternoons you spent hanging out in their shops. 188 1,077 May 12, 2012 11:05am by spartacus From Soup to Nuts What do you look for when shopping for magic? What criteria do you use when deciding which dealer receives your hard earned cash, and why some may never hear from you again? This forum is NOT to discuss specific dealers, but rather the things they do that make you glad, or make you mad. Voice your ideas and thoughts here. 188 1,486 May 15, 2012 7:04am by Illuminate . White Label Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Buffet My Side Of The Screen - by Steve Brooks Thoughts and views on magic, the internet, and anything else that's on my mind. 5 6 Oct 29, 2006 2:33am by Steve Brooks The Return Of The (not so) Youthful Curmudgeon! - by Paul Chosse Comments on the magic scene, past, present, and future. Plus: Close-up magic with just about anything. How-to, how not to, and why. In either case, you ought to bother... 4 5 May 1, 2006 3:05pm by Paul Chosse A Hundreth Pleasant Conceipts - by Curtis Kam Adventures in advanced coinmanship. 10 17 Nov 9, 2005 5:58am by Curtis Kam Scott's Thoughts - by Scott Wells Theories, thoughts, observations, opinions and reviews on myriad magical subjects. 19 43 Sep 6, 2010 10:19pm by Scott Wells From The Wizards Cave - by Bill Palmer Our resident curmudgeon applies his wizardly wiles to work out problems in everything from ethics to history to indigestion. 57 140 Oct 8, 2006 3:07am by Bill Palmer The Illusionarium - by Peter Loughran Featuring concept, design, performance, and theory in the world of illusion. 13 19 May 28, 2010 8:46am by Peter Loughran Notes from a Designer's Logbook - by George Ledo Thoughts, ideas, and essays on imagination, creativity, prop design, and stagecraft... along with some techniques from the wonderful world of theater. 40 59 Jan 15, 2012 4:53pm by George Ledo Enhancing Your Ability to Work Wonders - by Brad Burt Essays on the Art and Craft of Being a Magician 53 54 Mar 10, 2012 1:02pm by Brad Burt Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! General Magic We double dare you! Are you creative? This is the place to post ideas on presentation plots, no matter how silly, ridiculous, preposterous, or mundane. Remember, presentations-not methods. 769 5,768 May 11, 2012 7:21am by Pakar Ilusi A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,496 18,752 May 16, 2012 10:26am by Canadian Guy So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,309 28,455 May 16, 2012 10:43pm by Pit Boss Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 13,878 256,457 May 16, 2012 11:29pm by critter Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 2,037 22,030 May 16, 2012 8:41pm by edh Let there be magic! You have an idea you feel is commercial, now what do you do? Where do you sell it? How much do you ask? This forum is for the general discussion of magic publishing. 304 2,101 May 16, 2012 7:15pm by hestonsmagic Looking out for our own Do you know of someone in the art who could use some words of encouragement right now? Perhaps they are ill, or have just lost a loved one? This is the forum to let our magic family at The Café help out. 714 7,328 May 14, 2012 8:55am by panlives Magic names and the media General discussions concerning the stars of magic. Topics may include reviews or commentary on tv specials, personal appearances, tour schedules, radio interviews, etc. 1,860 25,501 May 14, 2012 9:43am by caigy What happened, was this... A place to tell stories and experiences from shows, tours or performances you have done. No questions, advice, or theories...just stories! 509 4,157 May 5, 2012 2:53am by Dennis The marquee says... Planning your vacation and want to catch a little magic along the way? Look inside! This is the area to announce show schedules, so other members will know who is playing where! 1,161 4,006 May 12, 2012 9:10pm by j100taylor Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Round Table Food for thought This is the area to discuss creativity,theory,and psychology in our magic 3,660 89,917 May 16, 2012 9:30pm by Pop Haydn The Science of Magic Magic and science working side by side. What are the possibilities? Discussions may also include how scientific principles have fooled the uneducated since the dawn of time. How have times changed, if at all? This is the forum for such topics. 85 740 Apr 29, 2012 10:52pm by NotYourAverageJOE Right or Wrong? Thoughts and discussions pertaining to the generally accepted rules and standards of conduct as it relates to members of the magic industry who create, manufacture or publish. This forum is all about Ethics. 638 18,432 May 9, 2012 10:39pm by mastermindreader Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! APPS On The Menu APPS-alutely This area reserved for the discussion of APPS for the Apple iPhone. Topics may also include discussions related to the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. 218 2,114 May 15, 2012 7:41pm by Carl Andrews APPealing or APPalling? This area is specifically for reviews of APPS for the Apple iPhone. Topics may also include reviews related to the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. 90 1,270 May 15, 2012 7:41pm by Carl Andrews APPearing Soon... This forum provided as a place where folks can discuss the latest rumors, read announcements and speculate about the obvious hyperbole surrounding many of the upcoming APP products that are being released for the Apple iPhone, iPad, iTouch, etc. Will they be useful for real magicians or just a novelty best left for the layperson? 42 621 May 1, 2012 7:12am by clownrufus Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Odds and Ends Helping hands Discussions on the use of assistants in our shows, be they on the payroll or taken from the audience. This area is also the place where professional assistants may gather to discuss the craft. 101 932 May 16, 2012 5:17pm by WagsterMagicGirl The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. 483 5,908 May 4, 2012 9:21pm by motown The clothes we wear Discussions on proper attire, and how your wardrobe may affect the way in which your audience perceives you. Topics may include types of dress, be it formal wear, contemporary, retro, etc. 579 7,159 May 15, 2012 10:35pm by 55Hudson Time after time Discussions on the importance of practice and rehearsal, and the difference between the two. Topics may include discipline, and advice or tips on forming good working habits in this important area. 132 2,276 May 12, 2012 12:17am by Mary Mowder Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Banquet Room Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians!     = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since your last visit

[ Top of Page ]

All content & postings Copyright © 2001- 2012 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.091365 seconds, requiring 5 database queries.

The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café
are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic.

Privacy Statement