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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 1,209 May 14, 2008 6:35pm by Steve Brooks 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 1,282 4,793 May 13, 2008 7:38pm by magicmarkdaniel Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 5,443 43,494 May 14, 2008 11:12pm by magic_man_kirk 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. 1,435 5,929 May 14, 2008 10:36pm by Stevethomas 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: Apollo Robbins (11th thru 17th) Possessing the skills of a real pro, while sporting those boyish good looks and that seemingly oh-so-innocent charming smile - Apollo can quickly relieve anyone of their wallet, watch or anything else of value! Apollo is now here and ready to talk shop. Look inside for all the fun! 33 118 May 14, 2008 11:24pm by MagicMattMan 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. 3,503 50,406 May 14, 2008 10:51pm by wardmagic 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. 96 1,162 May 14, 2008 11:18pm by KurtK 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. 324 2,704 May 13, 2008 8:12am by Bob Sanders ( COMING SOON ) : 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. 0 0 No Posts 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. 170 1,145 May 13, 2008 12:05am by Hansel 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. 36 181 May 1, 2008 9:14am 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. 156 1,012 May 13, 2008 8:57am by Terry Owens The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 913 10,197 May 14, 2008 7:47pm 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. 112 955 May 14, 2008 4:10pm by MagicalOdyssey 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. 159 913 May 11, 2008 6:32pm by Cody Comet 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! 15,150 242,329 May 14, 2008 11:25pm by MickeyPainless 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). 303 4,872 May 14, 2008 5:49pm by paulyjr 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). 744 9,251 May 14, 2008 10:38pm by Robert Kohler 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. 72 627 May 13, 2008 11:21am by Domino Magic 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. 171 2,678 May 14, 2008 1:03am by JohnWells 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). 170 1,983 May 13, 2008 10:53am by Magic CPA Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 677 9,795 May 14, 2008 3:06pm by astoundingbruce 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. 6,459 98,012 May 14, 2008 11:04pm by Homer Liwag Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 739 10,109 May 14, 2008 10:20pm by David Neighbors Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 307 4,407 May 13, 2008 9:31pm by magicman4646 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. 2,300 27,580 May 14, 2008 8:18pm by Curtis Kam Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 3,256 56,725 May 14, 2008 10:23pm by Ken Northridge The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 1,466 24,185 May 14, 2008 11:43am by jgoldsney Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 1,950 34,939 May 14, 2008 11:14pm by Mad Doctor Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 448 5,500 May 14, 2008 3:19am by Dustin Baker 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 10,331 May 14, 2008 7:59pm by Randini Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,340 22,855 May 14, 2008 11:22pm by Dustin Baker 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 4,338 55,570 May 14, 2008 9:43pm by magic_man_kirk Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 1,514 17,471 May 14, 2008 10:39pm by REV BILL Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 558 7,535 May 14, 2008 6:38pm by MrHyde Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 1,824 22,408 May 14, 2008 7:08pm by _MB_ F/X Discussions on the use of lights,music,sound,fog,backdrops,etc. 1,391 13,766 May 14, 2008 10:01pm by CCPCris Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 370 2,566 May 14, 2008 2:15pm by daver Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 1,687 16,947 May 14, 2008 10:37pm by ringmaster Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 836 8,095 May 14, 2008 10:42pm by Margarette Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Attic Test 1 sample... 0 0 No Posts Test 2 Sample.. 0 0 No Posts   The Cellar The spooky, the mysterious...the bizarre! If graveside magic is your thing... 3,324 49,011 May 14, 2008 11:21pm by Expertmagician Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 111 1,043 May 10, 2008 2:00pm by zimsalabim Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 15 183 May 13, 2008 9:51pm by jfquackenbush Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 10,107 184,678 May 14, 2008 11:24pm by plasticdestiny You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 605 7,987 May 14, 2008 11:27pm by Dannydoyle 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! 75 960 May 13, 2008 2:10am by blueberry_fox The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 4,823 79,455 May 14, 2008 11:19pm by Andre Hagen All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 1,974 25,168 May 14, 2008 11:09pm by Ms. Morgan Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 480 2,573 May 14, 2008 2:20am by Kjellstrom 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. 819 5,875 May 14, 2008 10:20pm by TheAmazingSteveo Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,035 28,280 May 14, 2008 11:21pm by magicoftomh The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 2,041 18,896 May 14, 2008 10:36pm 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) 2,204 31,909 May 14, 2008 10:01pm by TheDean 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. 259 2,198 May 10, 2008 12:59pm by matthew wright 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. 614 11,942 May 14, 2008 10:55pm by BenTrain (Nordatrax) Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 107 934 May 11, 2008 11:29pm by jlevey If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 192 2,990 May 13, 2008 4:57pm by JHNelson Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 63 720 May 13, 2008 8:25pm by Nicholas J. Johnson 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. 222 1,991 May 14, 2008 10:49pm by Skip Way Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 553 4,843 May 14, 2008 4:04pm by Circus Bambouk Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 356 3,467 May 14, 2008 2:06pm by phill 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! 452 4,384 May 14, 2008 11:19pm 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. 20 151 Apr 10, 2008 8:02am by Man Ray 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. 102 1,263 May 14, 2008 10:25am 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. 1,102 13,864 May 14, 2008 8:43pm by Harley Newman 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. 1,348 13,883 May 14, 2008 2:07pm by rannie 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... 727 26,348 May 14, 2008 11:11pm by Christopher Kavanagh 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. 266 2,768 May 13, 2008 10:29pm by Gordon For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 81 789 May 14, 2008 2:45pm by tenchu 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. 521 4,599 May 9, 2008 7:20pm by hugmagic 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. 202 1,495 May 9, 2008 1:46am by thumbslinger 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. 286 2,705 May 14, 2008 1:40am by Greg Arce Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 115 1,006 May 9, 2008 9:34am by Nir Dahan 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. 800 9,845 May 12, 2008 6:28am by pepka 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. 36 257 May 4, 2008 10:56am by D J Hawkins 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. 64 467 May 13, 2008 1:15pm by El Mystico 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. 38 363 May 12, 2008 8:08pm by LeConte 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. 41 908 May 12, 2008 10:27am by Joshua Barrett 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. 23 285 Apr 30, 2008 11:46am by RevJohn 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 QUARTERLY - TV For Magicians Topics and discussions surrounding this DVD based quarterly magazine. All off-topic matter will be removed with no explanation given. 20 234 May 14, 2008 10:21pm by tedb 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 26 May 1, 2008 1:44am by wpt1031 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. 8,003 138,831 May 14, 2008 11:22pm by digitaltrip Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 2,869 33,798 May 14, 2008 7:51pm by auktionman007 Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 3,489 54,465 May 14, 2008 9:08pm by magiclee71 Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 738 12,250 May 14, 2008 11:13pm by Tom Jorgenson Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 266 3,441 May 12, 2008 1:28am by INMOTION Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 756 8,264 May 14, 2008 2:35pm by rmendez 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! 128 128 May 14, 2008 9:37pm 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. 146 812 May 7, 2008 5:35pm by Rainboguy 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. 94 831 May 7, 2008 7:47am by dooblehorn 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. 15 39 Nov 13, 2006 11:12am by Scott Wells