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DomKabala Inner circle I've grown old after diggin' holes for 2827 Posts |
I would invest in a close-up mat as well. Also keep several decks of cards in differing states of use... ie. new deck, a slightly used deck, and a well used deck. Practice with them alternately so you become used to the slight deviations in technique that you will find yourself doing to compensate for slipperiness, stickiness, etc.
A good performer should be able to manipulate even with borrowed decks in shabby condition or even Bridge sized cards...This reminds me of a time I went to my sister's home without cards and my niece wanted to see some card magic. She handed me a 10+ year old deck of sticky bridge sized cards from a drugstore that had been out of business more than a decade and a half. Needless to say I relied on some self workers to amuse her. Lesson learned. I always carry some cards now when I visit... Cardamagically, Dom
We don't stop playing when we grow old...we grow old when we stop playing.
God is enough, let go, let God. Gal 2:20 "Anything of value is not easily attained and those things which are easily attained are not of lasting value." |
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shamsiel Regular user 120 Posts |
All great tips. Thanks. I am going to rummage through the garage to see what I can find before I go and spend money on equipment (mirrors, tables, chests, etc etc).
Shamsiel |
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
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On 2010-11-01 02:52, gaddy wrote: This my friends, is the most valuable tip of all...
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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professorwhut Inner circle Posts R US sold me 1353 Posts |
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On 2010-11-01 19:15, Wizard of Oz wrote: How true.
After much soul searching about a signature, I decided not to have one.
TG Pop [aka ProfessorWhut] |
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StephenP Regular user 103 Posts |
A Magic Man Cave? No, but that sounds like something I need to pursue!
As for the brain-picking, I think that's what the "New to Magic" is for! I can tell you I got a lot of valuable info here thanks to you asking the questions. I haven't figured out what to do with my stuff yet either. I have cards and books, and a few gimmicks. I was thinking about buying a $6 computer pad at Overstock for my close-up pad but I like the foam from JoAnn idea too. |
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mediamonk Regular user Walla Walla 103 Posts |
My take on the foam, since I suggested it...the major advantage is being able to cut it to what ever size you want. That can be accomplished with a yoga mat or similar too. I also took that foam, spray glued it to a backing board, covered it with a nice pinstriped suit material, edged it with molding and now have a great looking table top perfomance area. Suitable for most any situation.
Stephen
"There are two ways of living life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is." -Albert Einstein
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konjurer Veteran user Iowa 395 Posts |
I don't disagree that you should work on a variety of surfaces however I think that having a close-up mat is a necessity. Sure we don't always have the luxury of using a close-up mat however they are classy and come in all shapes and sizes for a variety of performance situations. There are some distinct advantages to using a mat such as beautiful and consistent ribbon spreads and classic coin matrix routines that require a surface that gives. And you won't be fumbling to pick up a card from a slick table. I just retired my old pad and got a new pad. It is absolutely beautiful, plush and very large and cost me a whopping $12.75.
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Mr. Mystoffelees Inner circle I haven't changed anyone's opinion in 3623 Posts |
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On 2010-10-31 10:37, funsway wrote: Now you've done it, Ken. You meant "Magic Cave", yes? As for me, I have a spacious, secluded Magic Cave. I just have to share it with the livestock... Jim
Also known, when doing rope magic, as "Cordini"
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KMFrye New user 78 Posts |
I have a nice office-sized space that the wee lady calls the "Man Cave".
But she's wrong - it's a "study". It's a great place to practise and write, and as Ken/Funsway wrote, I can leave tricks out and practise them on and off throughout the week. Of course, when we have a guest staying overnight, everything gets put away so the couch can turn into a sleeper. That's kinda magical. |
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shamsiel Regular user 120 Posts |
I haven't bought any tricks, gimmicks, or anything yet. I'm a true noob. I only have a pack of cards, Hay's bible and Corinda's Steps. But I have a spare room with a huge mirror. Besides, the woman that lives in my house ( AKA "the wife") doesn't mind, she has known all along that I'm a little eccentric.
And when it comes to spending money in magic... she will have a FIT! Because if something can describe us is Frugality. So... I think I might have to get that locking cabinet before I get deeper into this art. Lord knows that my attempts at Juggling and dieting have her worried already. Shamsiel |
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