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Jaxon
Inner circle
Kalamazoo, Mi.
2420 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 5:29pm
Over the last few years I've made quite a few posts in this section of the board sharing my advice and thoughts on magic. I'm honored that some of them where so well received and judging by the numerous Emails and PM's I've received on them I'm glad they've been helpful to some of you.
So what I've done is I gathered all of them together and placed them on an E-book )PDF). So instead of having to spend hours searching for them all (they span about 5 years I think). You'll be able to find them all in this one book. Each post included's a link to the discussion it's from so you can visit back here on the board and contribute to that discussion.
Visit the below link to the E-book or right click it to download.
http://www.magicjax.com/cafepost.pdf
I hope someone finds this useful.
Ron Jaxon
"The map is not the Territory"
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Cory Gallupe
Inner circle
Nova Scotia, Canada
1279 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 6:12pm
Cool, what a great idea! I actually just finished watching you on tv Ron. It was very interesting.
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airship
Inner circle
In my day, I have driven
1594 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 6:26pm
Ron, your posts have been stupendous! Seriously, I really bought Bill Burner just so I could send you some money! (But I'm glad it turned out to be such a GREAT effect!) 
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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airship
Inner circle
In my day, I have driven
1594 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 7:03pm
I just finished reading this free ebook, and I've got to say, Ron, that it is incredible! You could have easily charged for this. It is so good that I felt guilty reading it for free, so I went to your site and ordered Perpetuity Tube just to send you some more money.
'The central secret of conjuring is a manipulation of interest.' - Henry Hay
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sunnydolan
Veteran user
Opelika, Alabama
343 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 9:27pm
Wow, that is by far one of the best E-Books I have read. Including the ones I have paid for, I think I might do what airship did and go buy some things from your site just to send you some money!!!
An amatuer practices untill he gets it right, a professinal practices untill he can't get it wrong.
Don't wait for oppurtunity to knock, throw open the door, grab it by the throat and drag it inside kicking and screaming.
Magically yours
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Jaxon
Inner circle
Kalamazoo, Mi.
2420 Posts
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Posted: May 28, 2006 10:21pm
Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it.
I did show this to a couple of magician friends of mine before I posted the link to it here and they told me I should charge for it. That didn't feel right to me because all the information in it is already posted here on the Café so why charge for something that's already out there for nothing? I did put a donations link at the very bottom of the E-book but I don't really plan to make any money off it. Like I said, it's already public and free. The best payment to me would be to find out some part of it was beneficial to someone. It makes me feel like I did something right for a change.
A lot of magicians share advice here on the board, but I have a suggestion. I hope more magicians will come here and just share the lessons they've learned. Not only when someone asks for it though. One doesn't have to be an "advanced magician" to do this. No matter what stage we're in we learn our lessons through experience. If happen to run into a problem and find a solution, maybe you can take a few minutes and share that solution here. If your 'e solution is about a certain trick or gimmick and I had a problem with that. I would search here on the board and maybe find your post.
This board can be a great tool and can be worth more then any book you'll ever find.
Ron Jaxon
"The map is not the Territory"
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Matt Malinas
Inner circle
Romania
1305 Posts
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Posted: May 29, 2006 11:13am
Great ebook ron. really liked it.
it's awesome to see that there are people like you out there who are willing to make an effort for the magic community.
keep up the great work
-Matt
Your One Stop Booze Abusing Comedy Magic Show!
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sepaternoster
New user
62 Posts
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Posted: May 29, 2006 11:49am
Great read! It reads more like something that was well planned, rather than a collection of posts over time. It has a subtle structure with recurring themes, which gives it a nice flow. Also, it contains honest and practical advice, delivered in a friendly, helpful manner. Well Done!!!
Seth E. Paternoster
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Hawkan
Loyal user
Sweden
206 Posts
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Posted: May 30, 2006 3:28am
Very good!
Thank you.
Hĺkan
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Father Photius
Grammar Host
El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo)
11330 Posts
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Posted: May 30, 2006 12:39pm
Hardly new to magic, but I downloaded a copy. Tremendous, Ron. Always enjoy your insight.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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Steven True
Special user
Buckley,WA
589 Posts
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Posted: May 30, 2006 4:48pm
I downloaded it and am going to read it soon. I to enjoy your posts and helpful insight you give here at the Café'. Just remember, just because you have the ebook we still need you here.
Steven
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mindpirate
New user
Northern Virginia
53 Posts
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Posted: May 30, 2006 8:48pm
I just finished reading, and although I'm not new to magic I feel that all of that info is spectacular and perfect for new magicians.
~MindPirate~
It can not be...and yet...it can
- Tommy Wonder
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lelo
New user
53 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2006 2:19pm
Thank you for your contribution. Can't wait to finish reading.
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onebark
Regular user
Atlanta, GA
142 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2006 3:10pm
Jaxon, you are a generous and very thoutful member here at the Café. I appreciate all your contributions, and have found your e-book indespensible.
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Lee Darrow
V.I.P.
Chicago, IL USA
3595 Posts
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Posted: Jun 2, 2006 7:51pm
Ron's posts are NEVE idle vaporings. In my opinion, he's one of the most houghtful and insightful people on the Café' so people, when he posts something like this - READ IT!
I just downloaded it and am looking forward to it, myself.
I know that I will learn a thing or two - and I've only been around a few years - like just shy of 40!
Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
"Because NICE Matters!"
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oombob
Special user
Canada
513 Posts
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Posted: Jun 11, 2006 2:29am
Invaluable! Thanks Ron!
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DoctaJones713
New user
Massachusettes
64 Posts
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Posted: Jun 11, 2006 10:53am
I used to read Ron's posts over at the KJMagic board before I discovered the Café. Glad I don't have to use the search function this time. A very easy way to ready many helpful and interesting posts. Thanks Ron!
. . . but the third man answered, "I am building a cathedral."
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DoomPenguin
New user
50 Posts
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Posted: Jun 11, 2006 3:21pm
Jebus! I've always liked reading your little ebooks and stuff you post here sometimes. Found 'em really entertaining and helpful.
This is like a goldmine! Thanks!
Dan
A broken clock tells the right time twice a day.
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Jaxon
Inner circle
Kalamazoo, Mi.
2420 Posts
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Posted: Aug 27, 2006 11:28pm
Maybe I can make this a regular thing. Wait till next year for part 2..
Thanks everyone.
Ron Jaxon
"The map is not the Territory"
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molsen
Veteran user
Copenhagen
393 Posts
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Posted: Aug 28, 2006 6:37am
Ron,
As you write, you have had help from many magicians while learning. You are paying that help back to the community with compounded interest in your insightful posts here at the Café.
I agree with you on not charging money for the document, but the donation link is a great idea. Every time I learn something new related to magic, I ask myself if it is worth sharing with the Café members. Sadly, most of what I have learned this far has been FROM the Café, from posts by yourself, and numerous others that share their hard gained knowledge.
Perhaps one day I have something to contribute, in the meantime I keep in mind where I would be without the Café and the wonderful people here. Thanks again for sharing!
Michael
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Mike T
Loyal user
228 Posts
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Posted: Aug 28, 2006 9:30am
Ron,
Thanks for compiling such a wealth of information. Something for everyone, no matter how they've been in magic.
Best wishes, Mike
It's times like this I wish I'd listened to what my Grandad used to say...
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MAKMagic
Elite user
I got banned for one of my
480 Posts
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Posted: Aug 28, 2006 10:04am
Ron,
Thanks for this! I haven't gone through it yet...But I fully plan too. Thanks again!
-Michael Kelley
www.RandomActsofEntertainment.com
On the Level, By the Square
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Adam Teece
New user
Lehigh Acres, FL
52 Posts
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Posted: Aug 29, 2006 2:42pm
I am really quite new to Magic and this little e-book has some amazing tips in it. I especially like the Overcoming Nervousness section. I have always been very shy in front of people. Magic is starting to help me face my fears of talking to people.
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Scott Compton
Special user
East Tennessee aka God's Country
644 Posts
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Posted: Aug 31, 2006 8:19pm
Ron, I am speechless....that is phenominal. Thank you for your wonderful contribution. You never cease to amaze me my friend.
Magic is an art. I am merely a tour guide.
www.scottcompton.blogspot.com
"You are the magic" Jay Oce to Albert Goshman
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Destiny
Inner circle
1418 Posts
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Posted: Sep 4, 2006 11:18am
Thank You Ron
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Aus
Elite user
Australia
440 Posts
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Posted: Sep 6, 2006 12:20am
Outstanding Ron, looking at what you have done Im thinking of putting together my How-to guides, place them out for free much like yours Ron. Great Stuff. If I only knew how to make e-books.
Magically
Aus
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Ustaad
Inner circle
INDIA
2562 Posts
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Posted: Sep 6, 2006 6:23am
Ron, Thanks! Great idea.
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On 2006-09-06 00:20, Aus wrote:
Outstanding Ron, looking at what you have done Im thinking of putting together my How-to guides, place them out for free much like yours Ron. Great Stuff. If I only knew how to make e-books.
Magically
Aus
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Looking forward to the "How-to guides".
INDIA - THE LAND OF MAGIC - WHERE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS.
MAGIC is a SECRET, without the SECRET, there is no MAGIC.
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke.
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calexa
Inner circle
Germany
1630 Posts
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Posted: Sep 6, 2006 1:00pm
What a great e-book and what a generous gift to the magic fraternity.
Thanks a lot,
Magixx
Optimists have more fun.....
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The Magic Ref
Regular user
Kalamazoo, Mi.
177 Posts
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Posted: Sep 6, 2006 8:44pm
THANKS RON! WOW what great info! I look forward to seeing you perform every year at Curley's! This years "floating rose" was very very cool...
Take Care...
Be Young...Have Fun!
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amerigo
Loyal user
with ONLY
231 Posts
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Posted: Sep 7, 2006 8:52pm
Ron
Thankyou very much. There is a lot of great information ,that I for one will refer to again and again.
Thanks again
Daniel
Magic is Everywhere
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