I was having a xmas drink with work collegues, I never show my magic at work.. I like to keep a barrier of professinalism and so forth.

Though its never advised, doing your stuff under the influence of drink... They knew I dabbed in magic and asked to see stuff...

Funny enough I had a deck on me (I take a deck anywhere and everywhere..is that geeky?).

I performed my ACR routine, only a small one inc the classic pass and their reactions where like "WOW, GOD!!"
I thought I even messed up at one point but I soon became the highlight of the night.

It was only about 6 people watching but they was in a circle surrounding me and I pulled it off. I thought id never do something like that.. I feel quiet proud and even my confidence in performing as boosted.

Think I finally take your advice..get out there and just do it!

I never perform when I drink! Also I don't have card, coins any stuff when I go to a private party, event or only to have drinks wit my friend. When the alcohol do his effect the feeling to perform comes and I'm so happy the next day of have my pockets empty!
my best,
Hansel!

Great input!

Luckily at the time it was only 1 cider in me.. So no effects.

The card pack I left in my suit jacket, so was kind of taken mistakenly... But still if I go out anywhere even with the Wife.. I take a packet of cards even if I don't use them (Which I don't.. as Im always too scared to perform LOL)

Congratulations, WazMeister. It feels good, doesn't it? Keep it up.

Good on you well done.

Its good to be able to tricks like that. Your now get people to ask to see another trick when your at the bar also in work at the water cooler. One trick worth learning is crazy man handcuffs and to add to this stargazer. I would stay away from using gimmick trick and I would do a bit more then just card tricks.

Watch doing magic at work can lead to I got asked to do few gigs at parties for colleges. Also check out Magic Friday .
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewf......=175&113

And his new blog.
http://magicfriday.blogspot.com/

Take every chance to perform but only perform what your really comfy with also be sober.

Don't feel strange because you carry cards with you. I uaually wear cargo type pants and the extra leg pockets ate stuffed with effects like NFW, Bob Solari's Monte, Strange Travelers, Extreme Burn or Hand out 500,(and more) ALONG with TWO decks of cards, one red and one blue in my top jacket pockets!!!

Congrats! The first performance is, indeed, a reason to be proud... onwards!

Jim

Congratulations! I think you are hooked now. Welcome aboard!

Bob Sanders
Magic By Sander

Oh, yeah, now you’re hooked. It’s a good feeling, huh?

The thing about fear (anxiety, intimidation, shyness, nervousness, apprehension, worry, unease, timidity, tenseness…amazing how many ways we call it) the more you think about it the worse it gets.

“Just Do It” is the best all around advice for just about anything. Now you’ve done it. No turning back.

Congratulations!

Way to go!!! Wait till you start carrying Cups in your pockets.

Bruce

Congratulations!!! Now, you'll put on about 10 extra pounds when you leave the house and, NO, it won't be from all the holiday food you've been eating. It's all the magic you're now loaded down with in your pockets!!!

Mark.