On Jan 18, 2018, Jared wrote:
The late great Johnny Carson always suffered from anxiety before he stepped on stage even in his later years after enjoying so much success. He once explained that the nerves went away after he told his first joke and heard the first laughs. The same has been true with me for as long as I can remember. This is why I always structure my shows with a technically easy effect as my opener. Nothing heavy to think about- the motions happen effortlessly. Secondly, I learned several years ago that by arriving 30-minutes early helped tremendously. After I've set-up my equipment, I'll spend a few minutes talking to several people so that I'll have a few allies while getting accustomed to the environment. These two things have made a positive impact on reducing my pre-show nerves.

On May 25, 2018, Tarik Flash wrote:
They both took Xanax US or Valium / Diazepam UK that’s a fact both are Benzodines regards Tarik 🙂

On May 28, 2018, Decomposed wrote:

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On May 25, 2018, Tarik Flash wrote:
They both took Xanax US or Valium / Diazepam UK that’s a fact both are Benzodines regards Tarik 🙂

Yeah I was pretty sure MJ was on something with his back and head pain issues but did not know Johnny did.

On May 31, 2018, Tarik Flash wrote:
Hi everyone I did say I would give an update and I did actually give more of a review in my first post than I first intented but wanted to actually try this out over last weekend as I had 2 gigs.
To put Sashas complete course to the test the second was a higher pressure event not only because it was a wedding but I was also the best man at it
I had practiced Sashas method for a good number of times prior to the wedding and did the main method once I arrived at the reception . Well it worked fantastically for me and I was at ease very quickly but also buzzing with supreme confidence . You know when you have got the technique right because you immedialty feel a release of any apprehensions and it turns any nerves into a feeling of real excitement ( it is easy to confuse the 2 as these emotions often physically feel the same ) . With Sashas method its an instance difference when done correctly and you just know you are bang on point to perform .
Anyway needless to say it went great and was a fantastic day and far easier to implement than my own ritual or others I had tried . I am not going to lie as I don’t get mega nerves anyway but I wish I had learned Sashas method 25 years ago ( if it had been available back then ) . Its what I will use going forward and I would recommend this to anyone who suffers any performance anxiety as it really works . There is no padding like I said in my earlier post it cuts right to the chase and is a great resource and listen for everyone who buys it . I also think its great value price wise and Sasha has clearly spent a lot of time using his own personal experiences with this through trial and error to get this slim lined and on the money method .
A great release 5/5 from me , best magic to all Tarik ps a little tip of mine never be scared to make a mistake it will rarely happen but it will happen due to your own fault seldomly but mainly through an audience member . Remember there is always another effect its not a matter of life or death so just enjoy your magic and if you do it will show in your performances and mistakes will end up being pretty much zero