Hi, I am new to sleight of hand card magic. (maybe 6 months practice). I'm searching for experienced card magicians to session with and/or take lessons from in northern/central new jersey. very interested in becoming well-versed in sleight of hand card magic.

I haven't gone although I really should. Joe Rindfleisch and a bunch of other guys get together and session Monday nights. I think it's still going on. Read the link for more info and PM him.

Sessioning in NJ

What does it mean to "session"?

It means getting together and showing each other moves, new routines, techniques, etc. It's basically a way for magicians to talk about magic and learn from each other. No strings attached, and you'll walk away with some new friends in the process.

You should definatly take advantage of that.
the only person I had the opportunity to have this kind of session with was a 52 year old magician from the town where I go to college.he is very experienced but he does stage magic. I am mainly a close-up kind of guy , anywhere nowhere near stage and you can imagine that we didn't have much material to share.
anyway it was very helpful for both of us. we discussed presentation, patter psychology and what not. you shouldn't pass this up.
good luck !

-Matt

Aren't there any IBM rings or SAM assemblies in your area? Check the national websites at http://www.magician.org/index.htm for IBM or http://www.magicsam.com/ for SAM to locate a group close to home.

Another idea if you really don't have an IBM or SAM group close to you...which would be really unlikely as there are like a zillion of them on the East coast, but if you really don't here is an idea that's pretty cool: Find the publications in your area that offer FREE classifieds. Place as many as possible with the aim to find anyone else in your area interested in starting an informal magic club! With any luck you can get 6-10 guys (even 2-3 more would be better than none) together for a weekly or bi-weekly time of helping each other out with your magic.

Quite a few clubs have been formed this way that went on to affiliate later with IBM or SAM, so you might give it a try. Best,

Attend as many conventions, seminars, and lectures as you can.

If you are planning to do "Gospel Magic," try attending "Fellowship of Chistian Magicians" meetings: http://www.fcm.org/