New that would get your attention

Ok, the real question is; How do I ask questions about a method without exposing the method in so doing? I am too new and far away from being allowed into the secret sessions.

For example, the first trick in both Idiots and Dummies books on magic. I think I have a way to improve the method they teach, but I don't know the potential drawbacks I could be missing, and can't really figure out how to ask. It's a pretty inconsequential effect anyway, but there are others as well.

Tks
jim

If it's a trick that's somewhat known, just say it using blanks in key spots, like: Old Mother H*****, went to the c******, to get her d***** a b****

And most people will be able to mentally fill in the gaps.

Hmm, is that 'Hestletine' , 'chalet', 'donkey' and 'bath'?

Still pretty sharp.

No, it's old mother HELEN went to the CHESSDRAWER to get her DAUGHTER a BIB.

OK, perhaps scratch that idea. Just write it in morse code.

Or maybe he could write it in hyrogliphics... if that how you speel it...