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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. 72 1,418 Dec 4, 2011 2:52am by jskalon 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 1,740 7,110 Feb 4, 2012 12:09am by Dynamike Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 7,773 55,618 Feb 4, 2012 1:24am by magicmaninsd 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. 2,136 8,279 Feb 3, 2012 10:12pm by silverking Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for February The January 2012 entrée: David Kaye Known to thousands of children as SILLY BILLY, he is one of the best known children entertainers in the world. Look inside for full details. 47 313 Jan 22, 2012 11:46pm by David Kaye 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. 5,304 75,768 Feb 4, 2012 1:17am by Payne 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. 219 2,613 Feb 3, 2012 2:03pm by pcb52 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. 770 4,849 Feb 3, 2012 12:20pm by Bill Wells 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. 31 101 Feb 2, 2012 8:38pm by zimsalabim 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. 480 2,766 Feb 3, 2012 5:27pm by fredm 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. 89 374 Jan 21, 2012 8:47pm by Jeff Kellogg 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. 400 2,770 Feb 3, 2012 5:14am by markofmagic The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,448 16,616 Feb 3, 2012 6:20pm by David Mills 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. 329 2,347 Feb 3, 2012 9:17pm by Capt.Hook 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. 407 3,388 Feb 3, 2012 11:45am by zimsalabim 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! 19,776 336,736 Feb 4, 2012 12:40am by motown 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). 722 11,454 Feb 3, 2012 8:44pm by MagicDr 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). 1,910 22,529 Feb 4, 2012 12:49am by motown 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. 238 1,888 Feb 3, 2012 3:51pm by SmittyWitty 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. 626 9,161 Feb 1, 2012 5:20am by korttihai_82 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). 441 5,857 Feb 2, 2012 8:39am by yin_howe Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 844 11,036 Feb 3, 2012 11:13am by IanKendall 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. 8,595 135,545 Feb 4, 2012 12:45am by bowers Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,090 28,037 Feb 4, 2012 12:59am by Atom3339 Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 703 9,157 Feb 2, 2012 3:14pm by Al Angello 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. 3,289 39,573 Feb 3, 2012 3:55pm by jimhlou Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 4,879 88,110 Feb 3, 2012 11:11pm by Frank Starsini The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,404 39,486 Feb 2, 2012 4:31pm by vernon Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 3,510 65,784 Feb 3, 2012 9:46pm by AdamChance Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 732 8,826 Feb 3, 2012 11:33pm by Dr_J_Ayala 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. 569 12,703 Feb 3, 2012 1:24pm by gaffed Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,537 25,496 Feb 1, 2012 11:45am by TheGiz 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. 7,122 95,500 Feb 4, 2012 1:33am by magicboy7 Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 2,788 35,754 Feb 4, 2012 1:32am by bowers Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 899 12,299 Feb 2, 2012 11:55pm by bowers Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,713 34,070 Feb 3, 2012 11:12pm by Anatole F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,248 21,729 Feb 1, 2012 12:33am by Eldon Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 531 3,355 Feb 3, 2012 7:33pm by mndude Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 2,370 24,767 Feb 3, 2012 2:22pm by joderijck Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,343 14,247 Feb 2, 2012 2:53pm by leomagnus 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. 24 365 Jan 30, 2012 6:31pm by actorcoop Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 16,764 319,778 Feb 4, 2012 1:26am by PaulPacific You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,325 21,648 Feb 3, 2012 9:49pm by rpierce 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... 5,962 90,566 Feb 4, 2012 1:14am by Mormo Zine Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 213 1,804 Jan 26, 2012 12:04pm by PhiltheBear Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 75 826 Jan 31, 2012 2:36pm by PhiltheBear 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! 169 2,106 Feb 2, 2012 6:33am by TonyB2009 The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 7,634 133,127 Feb 4, 2012 1:37am by bowers All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,705 33,231 Feb 3, 2012 5:44pm by jay leslie Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 704 3,726 Feb 3, 2012 9:04am by magic patagonia 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. 1,084 7,672 Feb 3, 2012 6:46am by pattrick Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,528 93,636 Feb 4, 2012 12:09am by The great Gumbini The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,221 33,977 Feb 3, 2012 6:02pm by Andre M Bisson 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) 3,967 58,919 Feb 4, 2012 1:37am by magicmaninsd 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. 342 2,821 Feb 1, 2012 5:58am by korttihai_82 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! 329 3,639 Feb 3, 2012 11:52pm by cyberdave03 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! 28 861 Jan 27, 2012 10:05pm by Wizard of Oz 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. 1,398 27,219 Feb 3, 2012 11:19pm by Cagliostro Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 171 1,410 Jan 26, 2012 10:14am by mahucharn If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 349 4,812 Feb 2, 2012 11:20pm by Police Magician Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 94 1,021 Feb 1, 2012 2:13am by hotjacket 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. 401 3,073 Jan 31, 2012 11:41pm by CarlEJones Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 870 7,088 Feb 3, 2012 8:47am by panlives Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 965 9,348 Feb 2, 2012 8:29am by Leland 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! 1,270 17,470 Feb 3, 2012 11:37pm by Dickens & Dave 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. 30 215 Jan 31, 2012 11:20am by Dr_J_Ayala 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. 455 5,155 Feb 3, 2012 1:38pm by Jon-O the Great 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. 2,546 30,361 Feb 3, 2012 7:05pm by Stephon 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. 3,776 30,929 Feb 3, 2012 7:51pm by Aaron Smith Magic 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... 3,999 117,792 Feb 4, 2012 1:35am by Paul Carnazzo 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. 456 4,819 Feb 1, 2012 8:47pm by Marshall Thornside For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 118 1,238 Jan 18, 2012 12:28am by Rizzo 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. 897 8,027 Feb 3, 2012 7:01pm by David Charvet 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. 350 3,109 Jan 31, 2012 1:09pm by Rennie 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. 447 3,990 Feb 3, 2012 10:30pm by Scott Cram Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 170 1,224 Feb 2, 2012 6:19am by Hugh Entwistle 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. 997 11,437 Jan 29, 2012 12:33am by Spellbinder 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. 49 339 Dec 26, 2011 10:58am by markmagic 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. 175 1,144 Feb 3, 2012 5:50pm by Timboslice 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. 145 1,212 Feb 2, 2012 10:15pm by Sword of the Soldier 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. 30 414 Oct 23, 2011 2:57pm by Richard Evans 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 84 Jan 11, 2012 2:36pm by PhiltheBear 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. 110 1,225 Feb 4, 2012 12:33am by Devious 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 The Wizard Product Review by Craig Petty & David Penn Are you a fan of the Wizard Product Review hosted by Craig Petty & David Penn? If so, you'll be happy to know that this is the official forum to discuss all the things that Craig and David review on the show. Remember, only Wizard Product review material, anything else will be removed. Look inside for all the details! 147 4,175 Feb 4, 2012 1:29am by FrenchDrop 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! 143 147 May 22, 2011 7:53am 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! 27 241 Jan 29, 2012 12:04pm by Magiciens 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. 10,725 195,376 Feb 4, 2012 1:03am by saysold1 Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,731 46,214 Feb 3, 2012 6:17pm by Jamie Ferguson Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,378 71,453 Feb 3, 2012 2:32pm by Sealegs Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 1,827 27,324 Feb 3, 2012 11:43pm by Balaram 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. 169 6,084 Feb 4, 2012 12:13am by The great Gumbini Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 346 4,362 Jan 31, 2012 10:26pm by MaxfieldsMagic Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 1,028 10,543 Feb 3, 2012 8:31pm by brody 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! 271 271 Jan 29, 2012 12:42pm 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. 187 1,063 Jan 30, 2012 9:39pm by egyptianhallmysteries 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. 180 1,422 Jan 26, 2012 1:49am by Bob Meigs 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 51 52 Jan 28, 2012 5:14pm 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. 762 5,731 Feb 2, 2012 8:12pm by J.G. the magnificent A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,473 18,529 Feb 3, 2012 4:53am by ChadRees So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,161 27,690 Feb 3, 2012 9:09pm by Peter Cuddihy Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 13,411 242,551 Feb 4, 2012 1:15am by LobowolfXXX Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 1,968 21,446 Feb 2, 2012 10:03pm by Lucasw 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. 298 2,087 Jan 31, 2012 7:35am by stijnhommes 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. 701 7,161 Feb 1, 2012 1:36pm by critter 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. 1,835 25,322 Feb 2, 2012 9:11pm by magic4545 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! 504 4,123 Jan 31, 2012 11:50am by hefemexy 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! 1,143 3,941 Feb 3, 2012 1:17pm by IDOTRIX 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 3,615 88,995 Feb 3, 2012 10:54pm by tommy 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. 84 730 Feb 1, 2012 10:23pm by magic patagonia 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. 629 18,260 Feb 3, 2012 5:59pm by Pop Haydn 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. 200 1,927 Feb 3, 2012 9:58pm by Greg Rostami 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. 84 1,188 Feb 3, 2012 10:30pm by Ken Lam 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? 38 612 Jan 31, 2012 10:19pm by Psychic Samurai 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. 99 912 Jan 31, 2012 12:46am by Jason Johnson The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. 478 5,878 Jan 13, 2012 10:14am by Comedy Writer 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. 577 7,122 Feb 1, 2012 5:14pm by Howie Diddot 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. 129 2,166 Feb 2, 2012 11:24pm by MaxfieldsMagic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! 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