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Get it. Youll be very glad that you did. (<a class="postlink" href="http://store.dananddave.com/red-mirror-helder-guimaraes.html">http://store.dananddave.com/red-mirror- ... araes.html</a>) Now in more detail. Two thoughts before we got into the review: First, I had heard from th...

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Hey guys! I wanted to let you know about a website that Luke Dancy, Josh Norris, and myself recently created. It's called The Magic Session (http://www.themagicsession.com), and we broadcast online lectures, publish articles, and have weekly jam sessions and product reviews. So far the support from ...

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Hey guys! Two years have passed since this and I'm glad to say that the routine that I use this in connection to is working out great.

One question: Does anyone know the origin of the phrase "pick a card any card"?

Thanks!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEF2E2BcakQ

I think Richard is talking about the part with the second selection. Insertion and extraction from a fan?

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Well, I took a read again at Earl Nelson's Variations, where Tony published the move in later on, and it's the same concept. The finger and handling is different as I added a front-tilt to it to make it still look as if they are in different parts. But in any case, I've been trying to figure out how...

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" 'Forgetting' implies you knew about it prior to your selling it as part of your DVD, which you obviously (per your quote below) did not."---Chris Aguilar What I meant was: I forgot to talk about Tony Miller and the crediting on my post message above (response to Tom). Chris, don't you ha...

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Yes, I forgot to add that. I spoke to Tony about this already. I'm trying to find a way to be able to credit him for it (kind of hard to do once the DVD is finished...). The handling are different, but the concept is the same.

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oops, thanks Gary! Btw, it was GREAT to see you at TAOM! <a class="postlink" href="http://www.themagicsession.com">www.themagicsession.com</a> ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL MAGICIANS: Here is a quick list of times around the world when this will take place. You can check the time for y...

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Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know about The Magic Session. It's a project that Luke Dancy, Josh Norris, and myself have put together that I think you will like. Tomorrow Aaron Fisher will be doing an online lecture at 8PM EST. You'll have to register to the site, and we recommend that you take...

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Hey Tom! Thanks for the review. I'm very glad that you liked it. I did prepare for the DVD. I figured since I pretty much stink at explaining things, I should practice in front of a camera before going to LA to shoot the DVD :) The Thering Multiple Shift is a bit weird really. Since the DVD I have t...

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Thanks. Indeed it is going to be a great thing and hopefully we can raise a good amount of cash to donate to the Red Cross.

UPDATE: Wayne Houchin and Joshua Jay have joined!

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Two more artists have joined the lecture: Andi Gladwin and Ryan Swigert

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Sorry for the confusion. Choose only ONE of the two ways to donate. In other words, we only ask for $10.

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Some of the top artists in our industry have united in an online lecture fundraiser event for the people of Haiti. Here is how you can donate to the fundraiser and join the lecture: 1. Post a video of yourself in this facebook group: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=l...

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Exactly! I don't want to be humiliated with my "it's crawling out from the bottom of the deck instead of popping out" Popover move! :D

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I don't think I'm even eligible to enter! :)

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Hey guys, so I'm a fan of Aaron thanks to his Paper Engine. I've been following his DVD's and they are kind of cool since he goes into more detail on things. Anyways, I just wanted to let you know some info about it all just to share the excitement (hopefully you will have it as much as I do!) What ...

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Anyone going? I got my room mates, but I'm sure somebody is going to be looking for one soon. <a class="postlink" href="http://magic-con.org/">http://magic-con.org/</a> The discounted room rate we have set up at the Hilton is $149/night BTW, the Bucks are not paying for this or a...

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Thanks for the comments guys. I really appreciate them. I'm glad that you like the work and I hope you enjoy the things I have in the future. As for the reactions to Carousel: I do get great reactions in particular when the cards come to the top. The kings distributing I haven't (in comparison). I h...

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I'm looking for a one but I have no clue how to email you since you haven't registered...

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I think Luke worked on season 4 but not sure how much of his work went into it. So what will the web be talking about now that Angel is fading into the distance?

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Want to know what's going on behind the scenes? Luke Dancy is the guy to ask. A consultant for Criss in this interview. You guys know who Dancy is right? Cool guy honestly. I hear that they are working on season 5 of the series, so with him on it I think it might actually be good now!! :P (Your thou...

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I'm curious as to what will happen to all of those gaffs out there that do have alterations on the backs. Will they go up in price?

I find it interesting that Tom brings this up since I am familiar with the Hypercard Project and the gaff necessary...Tom, your thoughts on the subject?

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Isn't this also described on Drawing Room Deceptions? Not sure if it is Guy's, but I do remember a drawing in there.

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I was expecting you to go insane with all the bad reviews...good to see that you still got something good for your time after all :)

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Have you ever tried a Cassandra Deck? this is not a so obvious deck as a regular tossed deck and if you follow the usual "calling of the cards" as done with a tossed deck, you can use it efficiently.

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In my opinion, Tom's presentation is better than Vernon's for another reason than what he states. Tom's version is a lot more direct. Why would you go explaining what the audience already can figure out? What is so difficult to understand in "look at one of them" that requires further expl...

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Jonathan, you don't have to know music to be able to appreciate music. I am sure that you have heard a piano before. So when the wrong key is hit, you should be able to tell that the melody got a bad step on it because of that bad key. This goes with shows as well. A bad trick, not chosen because it...

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Tom, I can't help to notice that this trick fits perfectly with you being a psycho therapist. Do you use your psychology background to sort of lay a foundation for this trick as well as your interest in cards? (which is in the presentation already)

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That's right, I call it "composing" instead of writing. I believe a show should flow, feel, and have all the elements of a beautiful melody of Chopin,the grace in change as in Vivaldi's Four Seasons, or the simple movement of a few notes in Beethoven's pieces. Because after all, without th...

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hmm...seems like a mixture of pressure,high humidity (and apparently very dry air), and heat cause the warping. I have a special carrying case myself that is hermetically sealed, but obviously it won't work the moment I take out the cards in setup for the show. A while back I thought it was perhaps ...

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From experience I know that if you leave a deck in the car, when it is hot, the deck will start to pop a lot. But it throws me off now that it happened in the theater where the air conditioning was there. Any of you guys do card work in a theater or have had this happened during a show?

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What makes a deck "pop"? This is when you press the center of the deck and it bevels and then returns to it's shape making a popping sound. Last Friday I had a problem while performing on a theater. I've never had that problem before, and I thought that the reason why decks do that is beca...

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I completely forgot about this post. Then again, I don't come to forums anymore. Anyway, the answer in my opinion as to what magic is in general: it is everything 1. The definition of a God and his or her "performances". 2. The inspiration in a card routine that reflects the beauty of our ...

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Rene Lavand is my favorite of course.

I'm not sure if he is considered a coin guy or not, but I like the way Armando Lucero handles the cards. Simple, smooth, and magical. No counting around, no nothing. It just happens, just like Rene's magic.

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Well, it is not a lie either. Few books talk about the subject, and even worst, few magicians ever speak about this subject to the degree that it actually reaches those who need it.

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Its a joke...perhaps I should put "its a joke on it" Of course I take no pleasure in this guy making a living with magic exposure. It hurts my friends to. Even though its doing good for my business, I don't really like this Valentino guy. Anyway, the link is for those who missed the show l...

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Thank you for your comments.

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Oh, I know. But if I post "how to get a mentor" would not be as exciting to read as what I posted right? Marketing...never fails ;)

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Jonathan, I am just going to let it go. I'm not here to talk to you, I am here to talk to others who would like help.

If there are any questions in regards to finding a mentor, guidance, please ask. I might not know the answer, but I will be able to point you to the people that do.

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