Hey all,
I'm a new user to this forum, but I've been reading other's messages for a while.
Yesterday was my first time performing magics to people who aren't my family or my friends:
I drove to a public park with another friend - who was the camera man - and started to ask people if they want to see a nice magic trick... to avoid the shame (it is pretty embarrass - you mest agree with me) we told them we are doing a psychological project for school .
I didn't do anything outrageous, just the normal non-original tricks for street magic: Balducci Levitation, Shinko Arm Twist, 2 Card Monte, Biddle trick, Ambitious, things with my IT, etc...
The reactions were great! people have found hilarious solutions for the tricks. It was a great fun.
I'll definitely do it again.

Can you give an advice regarding to the Arm Twist: how do you misdirect the spectator in order to do the "special move" ? I usually improvise something but I'm afraid someone will see me doing it.

Thanks,
Jonathan

Jon--

Ask your spectator to mimic your moves, and if you're right handed, have them stand on your right side. As you crouch, instruct them to place their hand on the ground (the normal way). Then, reach over with your LEFT hand to adjust their right hand to the normal position. At this point you do the "secret move" Your left hand and body movement provides enough misdirection...Hope this helps