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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. 63 1,220 Dec 29, 2009 12:14am by octave 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 1,480 5,672 Feb 8, 2010 3:14am by Bato William Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 6,618 50,041 Feb 9, 2010 9:06am by Michael Trixx 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. 1,768 7,014 Feb 8, 2010 11:44pm by MarkFarrar Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for February Welcome very special guest of honor: Aldo Colombini (7th thru 13th). When not inventing new effects, shooting DVDs or writing magical books, Aldo can be found lecturing to magicians all over the world! He is now here and ready to answer your magical questions. Look inside! 30 97 Feb 9, 2010 8:33am by Chappo Chef's Specials By Year: [ 2002 ] [ 2003 ] [ 2004 ] [ 2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2009 ] [ 2010 ] 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. 4,415 63,790 Feb 9, 2010 6:51am by BenSimon 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. 163 2,118 Feb 6, 2010 7:15pm by Amazing Magic Co 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. 538 3,975 Feb 5, 2010 5:06pm by magic4u02 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. 19 63 Jan 14, 2010 10:59am by Skip Way 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. 318 2,177 Feb 8, 2010 8:36am by MastersOfMagic 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. 70 314 Jan 15, 2010 5:24pm by Zendor 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. 274 1,938 Feb 4, 2010 2:28am by Cory Chapin The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,220 14,039 Feb 8, 2010 12:35pm by Kif Anderson 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. 198 1,561 Feb 6, 2010 1:43am by vanishingrabbit 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. 279 2,231 Feb 8, 2010 7:49pm by JimbosMagic 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! 17,616 291,363 Feb 9, 2010 9:04am by Lawrence O 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). 523 8,090 Feb 9, 2010 3:27am by Zebaztian 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). 1,320 16,256 Feb 9, 2010 6:23am by Lloyd_SG 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. 141 1,112 Jan 30, 2010 9:30pm by Matt Watts 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. 306 4,722 Feb 9, 2010 7:57am by Shrubsole 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). 277 3,450 Feb 8, 2010 7:10pm by mikethemagician Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 778 10,610 Feb 8, 2010 8:44pm by mikethemagician 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. 7,588 116,346 Feb 9, 2010 8:50am by Metatron Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 1,364 18,184 Feb 9, 2010 3:27am by Michael Rubinstein Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 529 6,959 Feb 9, 2010 7:59am by animation 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. 2,823 33,971 Feb 9, 2010 8:47am by MJ Marrs Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 4,178 74,629 Feb 9, 2010 6:56am by MacGyverMagic The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 1,873 31,423 Feb 9, 2010 7:55am by RiffRaff Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 2,776 51,381 Feb 9, 2010 8:14am by meyegr Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 584 7,044 Feb 9, 2010 7:35am by Sir Richard 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. 507 11,580 Feb 7, 2010 10:35am by Gerald Deutsch Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,457 24,483 Feb 8, 2010 10:25pm by busterjuggler 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 5,850 78,459 Feb 9, 2010 8:53am by Eshla Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 2,106 25,351 Feb 9, 2010 12:35am by Papasmurf Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 742 9,888 Feb 7, 2010 5:35pm by KOTAH Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,351 28,988 Feb 8, 2010 10:28pm by Tony Thomas F/X Discussions on the use of lights,music,sound,fog,backdrops,etc. 1,914 18,593 Feb 9, 2010 8:15am by Domino Magic Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 467 3,022 Feb 7, 2010 1:54am by JimmyH Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 2,069 21,261 Feb 8, 2010 6:34pm by DaveWomach Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,128 11,373 Feb 8, 2010 11:55pm by Walking Bob 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. 16 242 Jan 29, 2010 5:32pm by cayman701 Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 13,349 250,208 Feb 9, 2010 9:04am by parmenion You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 961 14,155 Feb 6, 2010 8:02pm by TonyB2009 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... 4,543 66,172 Feb 9, 2010 8:53am by Jay Are Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 173 1,484 Feb 3, 2010 11:13pm by The Great Smartini Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 43 510 Jan 25, 2010 9:11pm by lin 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! 124 1,577 Feb 8, 2010 10:15pm by RodHousley The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 6,237 105,460 Feb 9, 2010 9:00am by harris All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,290 28,989 Feb 8, 2010 11:19pm by Doc Auchter Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 594 3,207 Feb 8, 2010 6:31pm by m.ruetz 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. 940 6,786 Feb 8, 2010 2:30am by NexusMagicShop Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,342 70,742 Feb 8, 2010 11:25pm by Arman.V The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 2,618 25,919 Feb 9, 2010 8:29am by shomemagic 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) 3,086 45,118 Feb 8, 2010 11:13pm by RodHousley 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. 318 2,650 Feb 7, 2010 11:54pm by Anatole 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! 61 644 Feb 8, 2010 1:13pm by edshern 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! 24 715 Jan 31, 2010 6:23pm by trainwing 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. 990 19,158 Feb 9, 2010 7:09am by rawdawg Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 154 1,289 Feb 8, 2010 10:41pm by Magicjg If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 268 3,821 Feb 7, 2010 5:14pm by twistedace Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 78 883 Feb 2, 2010 9:36pm by loyaleagle 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. 326 2,694 Feb 7, 2010 3:00pm by Mr. Pitts Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 702 5,803 Feb 8, 2010 10:25pm by busterjuggler Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 628 6,043 Feb 8, 2010 10:44pm by Pokie-Poke 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! 811 8,810 Feb 9, 2010 9:00am by Budihaha 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. 25 168 Jan 18, 2010 8:49am by InventorRu 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. 255 3,076 Feb 9, 2010 8:00am by sethb 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. 1,905 24,348 Feb 9, 2010 5:48am by Kondini 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. 2,602 23,786 Feb 9, 2010 8:39am by DonEngland 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... 2,039 63,224 Feb 9, 2010 9:06am by p_n_g 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. 359 3,858 Feb 6, 2010 11:07pm by The Cardfather For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 102 1,025 Jan 24, 2010 9:05pm 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. 698 6,398 Feb 7, 2010 2:42pm by SJMiller 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. 247 1,968 Feb 9, 2010 12:36am by dbain 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. 361 3,345 Jan 19, 2010 5:54pm by S2000magician Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 137 1,101 Feb 7, 2010 12:32pm by jwscott 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. 929 10,855 Feb 8, 2010 6:11am by BenSimon 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. 43 315 Feb 2, 2010 8:24pm by rjthomp 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. 110 796 Feb 8, 2010 6:25pm by JCheng 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. 81 712 Feb 8, 2010 5:48pm by JCheng 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. 9 144 Feb 5, 2010 4:46am by aussiemagic 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. 28 362 Jan 18, 2010 11:20am 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. 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. 9 43 Jan 10, 2010 2:48am by Kjellstrom 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. 68 847 Feb 5, 2010 8:54pm by sleightly 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. 20 54 Feb 9, 2010 2:59am by JustinYoung 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... 29 29 Jul 2, 2009 1:49am 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? 96 96 Oct 27, 2009 8:55pm 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. 9,494 169,454 Feb 9, 2010 8:42am by jimhlou Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,303 39,629 Feb 9, 2010 1:12am by dbain Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,039 66,271 Feb 8, 2010 7:09pm by lebowski Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 1,210 18,966 Feb 9, 2010 9:02am by Ken Dyne Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 309 3,869 Feb 6, 2010 3:41pm by gitty Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 920 9,528 Feb 9, 2010 8:41am by slyhand 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! 216 216 Jan 30, 2010 8:12pm 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. 163 948 Feb 8, 2010 8:35pm by espresto 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. 124 981 Feb 1, 2010 4:09am by muroni 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. 18 42 Sep 15, 2009 11:30am 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. 57 141 Oct 8, 2006 3:07am by Bill Palmer The Illusionarium - by Peter Loughran Featuring concept, design, performance, and theory in the world of illusion. 12 18 Aug 22, 2008 10:19am 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. 38 56 Sep 7, 2009 4:26pm by George Ledo Magic Friday - by Jamie D. Grant Every Friday a trick will be taken out into the real world- read here for a complete review! 117 120 Feb 8, 2010 5:45pm by Jamie D. Grant Enhancing Your Ability to Work Wonders - by Brad Burt Essays on the Art and Craft of Being a Magician 37 38 Jan 25, 2010 12:31pm 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. 695 5,195 Feb 2, 2010 7:02pm by Thom Bliss A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,193 16,522 Feb 8, 2010 8:30pm by m.ruetz So Happy together... News and views on conventions,lectures,club meetings,etc. 2,212 20,506 Feb 9, 2010 8:42am by mandarin Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 9,471 155,691 Feb 9, 2010 9:04am by acesover Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 1,405 16,235 Feb 8, 2010 8:50pm by lebowski 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. 280 1,975 Jan 20, 2010 6:24pm by msmaster 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. 596 5,673 Feb 7, 2010 11:03am by Rick Fisher 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. 1,597 22,962 Feb 8, 2010 9:48pm by lebowski 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! 455 3,751 Feb 4, 2010 11:53pm by David W 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! 875 3,092 Feb 8, 2010 12:48am by JTW 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 3,158 77,802 Feb 9, 2010 8:20am by funsway 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. 53 505 Feb 3, 2010 3:29pm by gmeister 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. 471 13,366 Feb 5, 2010 9:41am by Dannydoyle 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, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. 40 515 Feb 9, 2010 6:12am by ScottRSullivan APPealing or APPalling? This area is specifically for reviews of APPS for the Apple iPhone. Topics may also include reviews related to the iPhone, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. 34 594 Feb 8, 2010 11:45am by Brad Burt 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, iTouch, etc. Will they be useful for real magicians or just a novelty best left for the layperson? 14 152 Feb 7, 2010 12:40pm by Jonathan Townsend 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. 88 860 Feb 8, 2010 8:27pm by RodHousley The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. 416 5,244 Feb 9, 2010 8:26am by mandarin 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. 524 6,489 Feb 9, 2010 9:04am by tgplano 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. 117 1,566 Feb 8, 2010 10:09pm by RodHousley Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! 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