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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. 60 1,210 May 16, 2008 4:29pm by michaelmagicart 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 1,301 4,840 Jul 4, 2008 12:50pm by Steve Brooks Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 5,532 44,246 Jul 4, 2008 8:29am by chias 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. 1,468 6,034 Jul 4, 2008 10:22am by MAZSTAR215 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for July Welcome Special Guest of Honor: Rudy Coby (7th thru 14th) Complete details coming soon... 0 0 No Posts Chef's Specials By Year: [ 2002 ] [ 2003 ] [ 2004 ] [ 2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] 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. 3,574 51,781 Jul 4, 2008 1:32pm by Jaxon 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. 102 1,259 Jun 29, 2008 9:34pm by Mike Melito 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. 343 2,868 Jul 4, 2008 11:28am by DebbieLeifer Magic Youth International Magic Youth International! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the M.Y.I. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, M.Y.I. subject matter only. 9 15 Jun 27, 2008 4:25pm by magic4u02 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. 176 1,242 Jul 4, 2008 1:04am by Brian Lehr 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. 41 213 Jun 19, 2008 11:52am by TRUMPETMAN 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. 167 1,079 Jul 4, 2008 2:02pm by Joey Brummett The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 942 10,651 Jul 3, 2008 9:22pm by Preston68 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. 121 1,005 Jul 4, 2008 2:15pm by magicbyc 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. 167 1,068 Jul 3, 2008 9:20pm by magic4u02 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! 15,342 246,397 Jul 4, 2008 2:09pm by splice 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). 323 5,161 Jul 4, 2008 2:07pm by MMAgicMan 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). 793 9,785 Jul 4, 2008 2:14pm by niva 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. 76 649 Jun 30, 2008 12:43pm by paso8396 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. 175 2,750 Jul 2, 2008 6:07pm by daver 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). 178 2,079 Jul 3, 2008 4:46pm by Bukka Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 686 9,871 Jul 4, 2008 8:28am by chias 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. 6,577 100,337 Jul 4, 2008 1:05pm by Frank Starsini Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 782 10,665 Jul 4, 2008 12:44pm by polygonsmagic Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 326 4,565 Jul 4, 2008 2:05am by Christopher Kavanagh 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. 2,350 28,091 Jul 4, 2008 11:15am by Mediocre the Great Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 3,335 58,162 Jul 4, 2008 1:30pm by S2000magician The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 1,487 24,618 Jul 4, 2008 11:30am by Sammy the Kid Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 2,008 36,012 Jul 4, 2008 9:34am by ringmaster Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 454 5,581 Jul 4, 2008 10:00am by mindyourmagic 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. 451 10,427 Jul 4, 2008 8:00am by Lord Freddie Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,354 23,087 Jul 3, 2008 1:25pm by AaronTheMagician 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 4,484 57,596 Jul 4, 2008 1:54pm by Lucasw Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 1,553 17,893 Jul 4, 2008 8:07am by hugmagic Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 579 7,747 Jul 4, 2008 10:24am by magicians Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 1,855 22,865 Jul 4, 2008 9:27am by M-Illusion F/X Discussions on the use of lights,music,sound,fog,backdrops,etc. 1,424 14,116 Jul 4, 2008 1:31pm by Christopher Starr Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 380 2,625 Jul 1, 2008 3:14pm by Justin Style Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 1,714 17,241 Jul 4, 2008 2:04pm by Christopher Starr Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 851 8,233 Jul 4, 2008 12:48pm by JohnWolf Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Attic Stand the Test This forum reserved for those who doubt, question or disagree with assertions or generally accepted conclusions and those who expose or excoriate a claim as being pretentious, false or exaggerated. 31 1,168 Jul 4, 2008 1:42pm by Psychic Samurai Friend of a Friend The exploration and discussion centering around Urban Legends. All other subject matter (e.g, frauds, hoaxes, etc) will be removed. 8 88 Jul 3, 2008 3:41pm by Nell 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... 3,423 50,639 Jul 4, 2008 2:12pm by Psychic Samurai Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 118 1,111 Jul 3, 2008 11:58pm by SpellbinderEntertainment Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 19 203 Jul 4, 2008 8:35am by Owen Anderson Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 10,350 189,376 Jul 4, 2008 2:06pm by Nathan Pain You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 635 8,469 Jul 2, 2008 11:00pm by briandavidphillips 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! 83 1,080 Jul 1, 2008 2:25pm by SillverFoxx The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 4,953 81,975 Jul 4, 2008 1:36pm by Tod Torrent All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 1,993 25,523 Jul 3, 2008 6:37pm by johnnymystic Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 489 2,603 Jul 4, 2008 12:59pm by JohnWolf 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. 827 5,958 Jul 4, 2008 11:49am by thegreatnippulini Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,064 33,309 Jul 4, 2008 2:12pm by lbean58 The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 2,079 19,320 Jul 3, 2008 11:44pm by BCS 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) 2,261 32,956 Jul 4, 2008 9:21am by jlevey 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. 266 2,238 Jul 2, 2008 9:28am by harris 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. 646 12,486 Jul 4, 2008 1:51pm by tommy Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 114 979 Jun 30, 2008 11:48am by parmenion If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 193 3,017 Jul 3, 2008 7:14pm by Nicholas J. Johnson Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 64 731 Jul 3, 2008 5:35pm by Lambertmoon 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. 228 2,023 Jul 4, 2008 12:38pm by Perry D Winkle Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 565 4,919 Jul 2, 2008 10:21pm by kcg5 Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 371 3,557 Jul 4, 2008 9:21am by Perry D Winkle 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! 482 4,859 Jul 4, 2008 1:46pm by Wanlu 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. 21 153 Jun 29, 2008 8:22pm by Eddie Garland 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. 110 1,364 Jul 4, 2008 12:38am by Michael K 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. 1,166 14,922 Jul 4, 2008 2:09pm by Todd Robbins 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. 1,453 14,793 Jul 4, 2008 12:46pm by sinnead zenun 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... 809 28,907 Jul 4, 2008 1:45pm by Gilgamesh_The_Librarian 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. 273 2,830 Jul 3, 2008 5:38pm by Stephane Jardonnet For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 84 804 Jul 3, 2008 3:56am by Bill Palmer 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. 528 4,680 Jul 4, 2008 12:22pm by Rennie 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. 207 1,544 Jul 3, 2008 10:08pm by Bill Palmer 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. 292 2,751 Jun 29, 2008 5:27pm by BillyTheSquid Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 118 1,015 Jul 2, 2008 4:05pm by Jon Royer 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. 814 9,972 Jul 4, 2008 4:56am by Scott Cram 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. 36 261 Jun 23, 2008 11:08pm by drhackenbush 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. 68 495 Jul 1, 2008 11:53pm by bugjack 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. 40 397 Jun 30, 2008 3:02pm by magicman4646 STREET MAGIC MAGAZINE Interested in what's taking place in the pages of the newest mag on the street? Then this is the forum for you! All other subject matter will be deleted. 43 967 Jun 30, 2008 10:29pm by Mercury52 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. 23 295 Jun 24, 2008 10:37pm by antinomy 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. 6 65 Mar 24, 2008 8:32pm by wsduncan 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. 4 30 Apr 11, 2008 3:35am by magicseen 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. 22 274 Jul 3, 2008 4:10pm by JT Kordesich 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. 10 28 Jun 18, 2008 7:21pm by Dave Egleston 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... 27 27 Aug 14, 2006 5:03am 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? 95 95 Sep 30, 2007 7:43pm 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. 8,162 141,915 Jul 4, 2008 1:49pm by Christopher Kavanagh Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 2,919 34,426 Jul 4, 2008 9:17am by Ximines Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 3,541 55,740 Jul 4, 2008 2:05pm by magicman4646 Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 757 12,726 Jul 4, 2008 1:40pm by RevJohn Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 267 3,452 Jun 19, 2008 4:06pm by blackdeck Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 771 8,362 Jun 30, 2008 11:29pm by MagicSanta 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! 134 134 Jun 27, 2008 12:32pm 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. 146 824 Jun 29, 2008 5:27pm by GeorgeG 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. 84 735 Jun 11, 2008 11:38am by daver 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