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Dr. JK Inner circle Sandusky, OH 1191 Posts 
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On 2011-02-07 13:51, macc wrote: That's the exact plot! It came in some book "101 tricks" or something (Marshal Brodien kit??) I may still have the book in the garage!!!  |
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Wes65 Inner circle I've said very little in 1219 Posts
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On 2011-02-06 09:15, Dr. JK wrote: This was one of my early tricks too. I leaned it from a cousin. I called it "jumping jacks" but that might just be a name that either my cousin or I came up with. Posted: Feb 8, 2011 7:22pm I believe my first trick was finding a spectator's cards using a key card. I believe my second was called "dead mans hand" or some other reference to Wild Bill Hickok (found in Scarne On Cards, my first magic book). Of course this could have been my first and that would make the other my second.
Wes
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HerbLarry Special user Poof! 731 Posts
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Broken & restored toohpick/match. Still slays 'em.
You know why don't act naive.
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mahucharn Elite user 418 Posts
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This n' That. Rather complicated, so maybe not the best place to start. The Grid Trick (close up cards) is fantastic, but I'm fairly sure that it's original. Also, "Feeling A Card" is also fantastic and was taught to me by my Uncle, who teaches a magic/misdirection course in high school. Neither of these require much sleight of hand. PM me if you want instructions for the effects.
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irossall Special user Snohomish, Washington 529 Posts
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The first trick that I purchased was the Cups & Balls. I threw the instructions away because It took a good two weeks to get the $1.00 the trick sold for. I had watched so many demonstrations that I knew the routine forward and backward, so I naturaly threw the instructions in the trash. When it did not work, I pull out the instructions and found out that the extra ball they gave me was part of the deal, not an error. I placed in on the shelf and went back and purchased a Paddle ($.50) which I mastered very quickly and the Magic bug bit me very hard. Within a years time my bedroom looked like a well stocked Magic Shop.
I still Love the Paddles but wish I could find the same type of Paddle I had back then. Iven 
Posted: Feb 16, 2011 10:19am Mr. Lorayne: I was wondering if you have available the instructions for your Rising Card effect using the Svengali? I would purchase the instructions, even though I do the effect. I think other's might want to use this method (I never show anyone how to do this effect). Iven
Give the gift of Life, Be an Organ Donor.
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silent shadow Loyal user United Kingdom 231 Posts
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On 2011-02-06 09:15, Dr. JK wrote: Jeff Dude that was me too I remember showing the whole family using the 'Four swagmen' looting a building escaping on the roof into the helicoptor story. Haha thanks for the reminder. Jason
Magic or just an illusion? it's a free choice .... isn't it?
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David Thiel Inner circle Western Canada...where all that oil is 4019 Posts
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The first trick was the Invisible Deck.
I saw a street performer doing it and got totally fried by it. Went back the next day: different spectator...different card. Three days in a ROW I watched him. No internet back then (early 80s) and I went to a magic shop...the only one in town...and described the effect. The magician nodded and silently placed a deck of cards on the counter. He didn't say a word. He didn't have to. I opened the package in the CAR and started reading. My reaction went from: What Are They Talking About to...Holy CRAP! This is AMAZING! I still do the ID...and it is STILL my favorite effect to this day. David
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Except bears. Bears will kill you.
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8821 Posts
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The "Wizard" phone bit, taught by an older cousin.
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
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penitentman New user Edmonds, WA 19 Posts
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First trick I learned was where you jam a fork and spoon together and balance them on a toothpick on the edge of a glass... then you light the other end of the toothpick on fire and it burns down to the edge of the glass.
For a trick that requires no setup or skill, other than getting the setup to balance, it gets great reactions with friends/family. -Mike |
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Vagueli87 New user 24 Posts
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I bought a Svengali pack with a dvd of Dave Hudspath showing ''25 tricks with a Svengali deck'' I learned how to switch it for a regular deck pretty quickly so I had quite a big success at school doing this. Then I learned crushed and restored soda can...
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JRediens Regular user Roma, Italy 147 Posts
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On 2011-02-07 13:51, macc wrote: Mine too. At least for the people I know it is quite a classic since we were all really young. Unfortunately it made that every one always suspect a DL!!! Than "key card" and "one way deck" pick a card and I'll find it. |
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Mental Illusionist New user 17 Posts
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I started at 5, I can't even remember starting, wow I just realized how weird that is :O
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Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts
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Turning over bottle and water staying in it . Gimmick came in box of cereal . Had to use large bottles back then...before 16.9 oz. and 20.oz.
Trick the same as gimmick you use now. Also stated about using toothpick or match in bottle, when upside down in the instructions. Telling kids to use matches? That trick is really old! lol
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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Athelus New user Aberdeen, Scotland 59 Posts
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First trick I learnt was Do as I do. Still surprises me how few people catch on to the secret
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
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Alfalot New user 11 Posts
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There were a few and they probably represent the three most popular already been said.
They were 21 card trick The four jacks burglers thingy (does it have a proper name?) card reversed I never use these but I use the last two with better ways of accomplishing the same effect. By better, I mean ones that people don't know because these are quite popular with laymen. |
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dtextreme New user 80 Posts
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My first tricks were:
21 card trick torn and restore tissue french drop |
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Cyberqat Inner circle You can tell I work on the net from my 2209 Posts
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Nickels to dimes. Xray deck, French drop.
It is always darkest just before you are eaten by a grue.
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jakubr Veteran user 326 Posts
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My first trick was Jumping Gemini. I actually also teach some 12ish kids, but I always start with them with something simple like key card.
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ralphs007 Inner circle 1087 Posts
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Pull my thumb!
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him".
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dman11 Inner circle USA 1085 Posts
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Skinners 3 card monte
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