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| Welcome to The Magic Café! |
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Welcome to The Magic Café! Thank you for joining us... |
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Sep 7, 2001 5:01pm by Steve Brooks  |
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Announcements (Please Read) Check here for news and information concerning the Café.
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Jul 9, 2010 3:44am by Dave V  |
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When dining with us...(Please Read) Café rules & etiquette, Posting guidelines, Magic transactions, Secret sessions, Avatars, Icons and How to make a post. |
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Dec 27, 2007 10:55pm by Steve Brooks  |
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I want to see the manager! Do you have an idea or suggestion for our menu? Or just a question? Post it here |
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Aug 30, 2010 12:39pm by dbuckalew  |
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Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. |
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Sep 2, 2010 1:19am by Mary Mowder  |
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A Special Message For Lurkers Please read... |
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Sep 23, 2001 10:25am by Steve Brooks  |
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The Magic Café Tech Help Area If you have questions about The Magic Café forums, ask here. |
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Sep 2, 2010 10:35am by Jaz  |
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| Chef Special for September |
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Welcome special guest of honor: Eric Jones (19th thru 25th) From being amazed to amazing others, Eric Jones has spread his hard-hitting and visually stunning close-up magic to lay-people and magicians at theatres and convention centers across north America and beyond. Join us now as we spend an entire week talking magic with the man himself. For complete details look inside! |
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Aug 18, 2010 8:32pm by Steve Brooks  |
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| The beginners table |
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New to magic? If you are a beginner, here is the place to seek advice and ask questions. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:17pm by daffydoug  |
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The tricks are on me! This forum is for discussing the history and practice of Volunteering to perform for various groups for free (e.g, hospitals, nursing homes, fundraisers, etc). This is especially useful for beginners or those wanting to try out new material. |
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Sep 1, 2010 10:30pm by bhavz95  |
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| The International Brotherhood of Magicians! |
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The International Brotherhood of Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the I.B.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, I.B.M. subject matter only. |
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Sep 1, 2010 11:33am by Skip Way  |
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Magic Youth International Magic Youth International! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the M.Y.I. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, M.Y.I. subject matter only. |
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Jul 24, 2010 10:40am by Skip Way  |
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| The Society of American Magicians! |
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The Society of American Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the S.A.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, S.A.M. subject matter only.
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Sep 1, 2010 2:11pm by Skip Way  |
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The Society of Young Magicians! The Society of Young Magicians!
This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the S.Y.M. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, S.Y.M. subject matter only.
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Aug 11, 2010 12:58pm by truthteller  |
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| The Fellowship of Christian Magicians! |
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The Fellowship of Christian Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the FCM. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, FCM subject matter only. |
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Sep 2, 2010 9:28am by harris  |
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The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. |
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Sep 1, 2010 8:57pm by Ken Sibley  |
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| Canadian Association of Magicians! |
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Canadian Association of Magicians! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the C.A.M. Posts may include questions about joining, club meetings, lectures, convention information and the like. Remember, C.A.M. subject matter only. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:04am by Lee Asher  |
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| KIDabra International! |
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The Association of Family and Kidshow Performers This forum is for the discussion of topics involving KIDabra International. Posts may include questions about joining, chapter meetings, lectures, conference information and the like. Remember, KIDabra subject matter only. |
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Sep 1, 2010 2:29am by Bernie Balloons  |
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| Pick a card...any card |
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The workers Serious discussions surrounding tricks and effects which use pure skill and sleight of hand. Lovers of the pasteboards unite! |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:55am by Jon Shaw  |
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Deckless! Topics and discussions centering around tricks which do not use an entire deck of cards (e.g, a packet trick, torn & restored, card warp, etc). |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:55am by Paul  |
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Gaffed & Funky This forum dedicated to discussions pertaining to the use of gimmicked or specialty packs (e.g, Invisible deck, Stripper, Svengali, Mirage, Split, etc). Topics may also include custom printed cards (e.g, Double face, 31/2 clubs, clear cards, Black Tigers and other odd varieties). |
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Sep 1, 2010 10:56pm by J.Warrens  |
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The Big and the Small This area reserved for posts which deal in the specialty arena of tricks and effects using jumbo or miniature playing cards. |
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Aug 30, 2010 6:54pm by daffydoug  |
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Shuffled not Stirred This is the forum to discuss the art and practice of using stacks and other special arrangements of the pasteboards. Topics may include the use of marked cards and memorized deck work. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:15am by iluzjonista  |
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All in the cards This forum created for the discussion of tricks and effects which are pretty much self-working or extremely easy to do. (e.g, no sleights, semi-automatic, no skill). |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:13am by writeall  |
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Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! |
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Sep 1, 2010 6:44pm by daffydoug  |
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| Show me the money |
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Nothing up my sleeve... If performing sleight of hand magic with coins has you excited, this is your forum!
Topics may include effects like Matrix, Coins across, Misers Dream, etc. This is also the area to discuss Okito box work. |
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Sep 2, 2010 9:31am by Jacques  |
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Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:27am by Chessmann  |
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Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:31am by daffydoug  |
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| Close up workers |
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Rings, strings & things Discussion on performing magic with rings, strings, dice, rubberbands, pencils, paddles, etc. |
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Sep 1, 2010 9:12pm by lui  |
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Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:13pm by unclesamayen  |
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The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:09pm by Skip Way  |
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Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. |
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Sep 2, 2010 10:26am by dhouck  |
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Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management |
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Sep 1, 2010 1:47am by wmhegbli  |
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Magic...at a moment's notice! Often, out of the blue, you are requested to perform. Are you prepared? What do you do?
This area is to discuss the keen art of 'Impromptu' and 'Improvisational' magic. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:07pm by Inkluzo  |
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Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:13pm by bhavz95  |
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| Stage, Platform and Parlour |
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Grand illusion General discussion on large illusions |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:42am by mtpascoe  |
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Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) |
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Sep 2, 2010 9:56am by twistedace  |
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Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic |
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Sep 1, 2010 2:05pm by Dougini  |
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Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! |
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Sep 2, 2010 5:31am by wmhegbli  |
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F/X Discussions on the use of lights,music,sound,fog,backdrops,etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 4:42am by miscoes  |
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Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. |
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Aug 30, 2010 10:37pm by Powermagic  |
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Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. |
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Sep 2, 2010 8:36am by Skip Way  |
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Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:17am by wmhegbli  |
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| The Attic |
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Friend of a Friend The exploration and discussion centering around Urban Legends. All other subject matter (e.g, frauds, hoaxes, etc) will be removed. |
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Aug 20, 2010 1:12am by MrHoudini666  |
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Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:12pm by Lior  |
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You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. |
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Sep 2, 2010 10:39am by kissdadookie  |
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| The Cellar |
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The spooky, the mysterious...the bizarre! If graveside magic is your thing... |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:11pm by ALEXANDRE  |
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Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form |
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Aug 28, 2010 4:05pm by willowtaylor  |
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Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing.
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Aug 31, 2010 9:35pm by TheGreatIni  |
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| Special Interests |
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The Feminine Mystique Serious discussions surrounding the problems and/or advantages of performing magic as a woman. For example, clothing issues with pulls, topits, holdouts, etc.
Ladies, this area is provided especially for you! |
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Sep 1, 2010 6:55pm by Dougini  |
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The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:06pm by harris  |
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All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic.
Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:57am by Kondini  |
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Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) |
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Aug 22, 2010 4:57pm by mtoth2008  |
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Up in smoke! If you love to play with fire...Remember, this forum is for discussions on routines and possible presentational ideas for effects with fire - NOT methods or recipes for fuel mixtures. |
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Aug 28, 2010 3:35pm by Psychological Mind Reading Illusionist  |
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Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:55am by daffydoug  |
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The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:23pm by John T. Sheets  |
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Tricky business Discussions on working cruise ships, & doing trade shows. Topics may also include routine ideas for motivational magic & other specialized programs. This is also the area to talk about the business side of magic (e.g, contracts, promotions, taxes, etc) |
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Sep 2, 2010 10:15am by Ed_Millis  |
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Going for the 'Gold' Interested in magic competition?
Here is the place to post discussions on possible strategies, what to expect, how to prepare, what to wear. Topics may include news and views on upcoming contests, etc.
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Sep 2, 2010 6:37am by andrew martin  |
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| Room of Wonders |
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Tenyo of Japan This forum dedicated to discussions surrounding the Tenyo Magic company and its unique line of magical products. Topics may include history, collections, tricks, etc.
If you are a Tenyo fan then this is the forum for you! |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:01pm by saysold1  |
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Tenyo Elite This forum reserved for discussions surrounding the Tenyo Elite line of magic tricks. Which tricks will be produced? What are your personal favorites? Tenyo fans rejoice! |
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Aug 31, 2010 4:39pm by jimhlou  |
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| Cons, Swindles and Scams |
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The Gambling Spot History, theory and ideas surrounding the mysterious world of the unscrupulous gambler. Topics may include card cheating, card counters, advantage players, etc. Strategies, theories and schemes for winning at Poker, BlackJack, Slots, Roulette, Craps and other casino games. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:18pm by silverking  |
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Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. |
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Aug 25, 2010 4:00pm by geraldk  |
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If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. |
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Sep 2, 2010 7:58am by Nicholas J. Johnson  |
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Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. |
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Aug 18, 2010 5:06pm by slyhand  |
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| Carnival of Fun |
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Clowning around Discussions on the art and practice of being a clown. Topics include history, make-up, costumes, funny props, face painting and more. This is also the area to discuss general circus life, history, lingo, etc. |
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Aug 27, 2010 8:01pm by Bob Sanders  |
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Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:53am by harris  |
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Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:41am by Kevinr  |
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I'm a real boy! Discussions on ventriloquism and the art of making and using puppets. Topics include vent techniques, voice training, types of dolls, using marionettes, Punch & Judy, story scripting and more! |
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Sep 2, 2010 5:32am by ColinDymond  |
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Do you see what I see? Serious discussions on the theatrical art and performance of pantomime, mimicry and general mime. Topics include history, inspiration and technique. |
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Jul 24, 2010 1:03pm by ArtofDeception  |
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Step right up! The art and practice of the pitch. Discussions and topics on selling the Wondermouse, Svengali decks, fuzzy worms, steak knifes, candy, etc. |
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Sep 1, 2010 11:52am by Jon-O the Great  |
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Believe it or not... Discussions of life on the midway - fire walking, eating glass, blockhead, bed of nails and other side-show stuff. Topics may include carnival history, games, lingo, grindshows, flea circus', exhibits, etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:54am by ssucahyo  |
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| The Lounge |
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You Oughta Be In Pictures Forum for posts focusing on user-submitted videos or images. All media content should be appropriate for all audiences and must not contain any copyrighted intellectual property without the permission of the respective copyright holder. In addition, absolutely no exposure videos will be allowed - no exceptions. |
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Sep 2, 2010 9:35am by Chris Stolz  |
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Latest and Greatest? This forum provided as a place where folks can discuss the latest rumors, read announcements and speculate about the obvious hyperbole surrounding many of the upcoming products that are released into magicdom. Will they be genuine miracles or mere rhetoric? We ponder the question... |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:22pm by flekka  |
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| A Family Tradition |
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Everything old is new again Discussions on the history and origins of tricks & effects, props, apparatus, gimmicks and the like. |
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Aug 24, 2010 11:29am by sethb  |
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For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. |
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Aug 28, 2010 1:11pm by tenchu  |
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Magicians of old This forum dedicated specifically to the discussion of magicians from our magical past, including such greats as Robert-Houdin, Houdini, Blackstone, Thurston, Carter, Marlo, Vernon and others. |
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Sep 1, 2010 6:09pm by James Alan  |
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A turn of the page This area dedicated to discussions on the history and origins of magic literature, including books, manuscripts, monographs, magazines and the like. |
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Sep 1, 2010 11:16am by gmeister  |
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| Mind Benders |
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Magical equations Discussions on the use of magic effects that rely on properties of arithmetic for success. Topics may also include magic squares and the like. |
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Aug 26, 2010 11:18pm by Scott Cram  |
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Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. |
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Aug 11, 2010 9:59am by TomasB  |
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Puzzle me this... This area dedicated to topics on puzzles that challenge the mind, be they Chinese boxes, blocks, metal and wire, discs, or even the famous Rubik's Cube. |
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Aug 27, 2010 4:17am by The Mighty Fool  |
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Rectangles and pentagons and squares, oh my! This forum is for the discussion of the ancient art of Origami. Originating in Japan, the art and science of folding paper into shapes and its relationship with mathematics is a fascinating study. |
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Aug 19, 2010 4:57pm by mtstic44  |
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| The Magazine Rack |
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MAGIC - The Magazine For Magicians This forum provided for discussions and topics regarding the latest happenings, articles, etc. which appear within the pages of MAGIC magazine. All off-topic matter will be deleted. |
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Aug 31, 2010 12:08am by emyers99  |
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GENII - The Conjurors' Magazine Serious discussions and topics regarding the latest content found within the pages of GENII magazine. All other subject matter will be removed. |
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Aug 22, 2010 10:29am by Ms. Merizing  |
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THE MAGIC MENU - The International Journal for Close-Up Magicians Topics and discussions pertaining to the contents of the Magic Menu magazine. All other subject matter will be deleted. |
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Jun 20, 2010 1:56am by Jim Sisti  |
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ANTINOMY - Perception & Deception Discussions pertaining to the tricks and articles which appear between the covers of this magical tome. Off-topic postings will be removed. |
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Aug 30, 2010 3:28pm by Jeff  |
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CHANNEL ONE - Magic, Satire & Goodies! Come here to discuss the articles, gossip, satire and humor found inside this controversial periodical. All other subject matter is subject to removal. |
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Jul 11, 2010 6:18am by Mark Andrews  |
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MAGICSEEN - Britain's brightest independent magic magazine This area provided for topics and discussions pertaining to the contents of magicseen magazine. All off topic material will be deleted. |
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Jul 11, 2010 10:43pm by taoist  |
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REEL MAGIC MAGAZINE - TV For Magicians Topics and discussions surrounding this DVD based magic magazine. All off-topic matter will be removed with no explanation given. |
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Aug 28, 2010 6:50am by Lord Freddie  |
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iTricks.com - Your source for magic news The official forum for discussions relating to the writing of this online magazine. All off-topic matter will be deleted. |
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Feb 10, 2010 10:29am by mayniac  |
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| Catch of the day - by Steve Brooks |
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DVD/Video tape scene My take on the newest titles... |
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Jul 2, 2009 1:49am by Steve Brooks  |
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Books/Pamphlets/Notes A cover to cover look... |
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Sep 24, 2007 10:57pm by Steve Brooks  |
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Tricks & Accessories In your show, or in a drawer? |
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Aug 6, 2010 5:08pm by Steve Brooks  |
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| The Good, the Bad, and the Garbage |
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Tricks & Effects This area for reviews of magic tricks only. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:16am by Christo  |
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Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:04pm by Larry Barnowsky  |
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Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. |
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Sep 1, 2010 10:39pm by taller8  |
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Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:53am by cmpmagic  |
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Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). |
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Aug 31, 2010 8:27pm by steves7  |
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Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. |
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Sep 2, 2010 9:39am by Bill Lhotta  |
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| The dealers table |
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What's cooking?
Look here to learn about the latest products, contests and special offers that our Café sponsors are offering inside! |
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Aug 15, 2010 12:06am by Special this week...  |
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Flavors from the past... Reminisce about the dealers from days gone by and the products or advice they once offered, or perhaps just fond memories of those Saturday afternoons you spent hanging out in their shops. |
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Aug 31, 2010 9:27pm by Bill Rubie  |
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From Soup to Nuts What do you look for when shopping for magic?
What criteria do you use when deciding which dealer receives your hard earned cash, and why some may never hear from you again?
This forum is NOT to discuss specific dealers, but rather the things they do that make you glad, or make you mad. Voice your ideas and thoughts here. |
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Aug 30, 2010 8:06pm by cvwtzhaar  |
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| The Buffet |
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My Side Of The Screen - by Steve Brooks Thoughts and views on magic, the internet, and anything else that's on my mind. |
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Oct 29, 2006 2:33am by Steve Brooks  |
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The Return Of The (not so) Youthful Curmudgeon! - by Paul Chosse Comments on the magic scene, past, present, and future. Plus: Close-up magic with just about anything. How-to, how not to, and why. In either case, you ought to bother... |
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May 1, 2006 3:05pm by Paul Chosse  |
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A Hundreth Pleasant Conceipts - by Curtis Kam Adventures in advanced coinmanship. |
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Nov 9, 2005 5:58am by Curtis Kam  |
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Scott's Thoughts - by Scott Wells Theories, thoughts, observations, opinions and reviews on myriad magical subjects. |
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Sep 15, 2009 11:30am by Scott Wells  |
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From The Wizards Cave - by Bill Palmer Our resident curmudgeon applies his wizardly wiles to work out problems in everything from ethics to history to indigestion. |
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Oct 8, 2006 3:07am by Bill Palmer  |
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The Illusionarium - by Peter Loughran Featuring concept, design, performance, and theory in the world of illusion. |
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May 28, 2010 8:46am by Peter Loughran  |
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Notes from a Designer's Logbook - by George Ledo Thoughts, ideas, and essays on imagination, creativity, prop design, and stagecraft... along with some techniques from the wonderful world of theater.
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Jul 18, 2010 11:49pm by George Ledo  |
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Magic Friday - by Jamie D. Grant Every Friday a trick will be taken out into the real world- read here for a complete review!
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Aug 22, 2010 10:39pm by Jamie D. Grant  |
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Enhancing Your Ability to Work Wonders - by Brad Burt Essays on the Art and Craft of Being a Magician |
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Jan 25, 2010 12:31pm by Brad Burt  |
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| General Magic |
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We double dare you! Are you creative? This is the place to post ideas on presentation plots, no matter how silly, ridiculous, preposterous, or mundane.
Remember, presentations-not methods. |
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Sep 1, 2010 4:58pm by Spellbinder  |
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A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet |
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Sep 2, 2010 10:36am by UncleBunkle  |
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So Happy together... News and views on conventions,lectures,club meetings,etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:10pm by Canadian Guy  |
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Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic |
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Sep 2, 2010 12:15pm by Dannydoyle  |
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Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:15am by cairo  |
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Let there be magic! You have an idea you feel is commercial, now what do you do? Where do you sell it? How much do you ask? This forum is for the general discussion of magic publishing. |
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Aug 30, 2010 9:08pm by Moore Majik  |
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Looking out for our own Do you know of someone in the art who could use some words of encouragement right now?
Perhaps they are ill, or have just lost a loved one? This is the forum to let our magic family at The Café help out. |
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Sep 1, 2010 4:04am by Failed Magician  |
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Magic names and the media General discussions concerning the stars of magic. Topics may include reviews or commentary on tv specials, personal appearances, tour schedules, radio interviews, etc. |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:44am by mtpascoe  |
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What happened, was this... A place to tell stories and experiences from shows, tours or performances you have done. No questions, advice, or theories...just stories!
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Aug 30, 2010 9:42pm by gaddy  |
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The marquee says... Planning your vacation and want to catch a little magic along the way? Look inside!
This is the area to announce show schedules, so other members will know who is playing where! |
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Sep 2, 2010 7:35am by Jordini  |
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| The Round Table |
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Food for thought This is the area to discuss creativity,theory,and psychology in our magic |
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Sep 2, 2010 11:59am by funsway  |
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The Science of Magic Magic and science working side by side. What are the possibilities? Discussions may also include how scientific principles have fooled the uneducated since the dawn of time. How have times changed, if at all? This is the forum for such topics. |
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Aug 22, 2010 2:35pm by Al Angello  |
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Right or Wrong? Thoughts and discussions pertaining to the generally accepted rules and standards of conduct as it relates to members of the magic industry who create, manufacture or publish. This forum is all about Ethics.
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Sep 2, 2010 11:27am by Kent Messmer  |
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| APPS On The Menu |
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APPS-alutely This area reserved for the discussion of APPS for the Apple iPhone. Topics may also include discussions related to the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. |
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Sep 1, 2010 8:01am by Amirá  |
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APPealing or APPalling? This area is specifically for reviews of APPS for the Apple iPhone. Topics may also include reviews related to the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, iPod, etc. All other subject matter will be removed. |
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Aug 31, 2010 4:37pm by nanaswan  |
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APPearing Soon... This forum provided as a place where folks can discuss the latest rumors, read announcements and speculate about the obvious hyperbole surrounding many of the upcoming APP products that are being released for the Apple iPhone, iPad, iTouch, etc. Will they be useful for real magicians or just a novelty best left for the layperson? |
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Aug 31, 2010 3:01pm by Jason :: Ellusionist  |
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| Odds and Ends |
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Helping hands Discussions on the use of assistants in our shows, be they on the payroll or taken from the audience. This area is also the place where professional assistants may gather to discuss the craft. |
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Aug 16, 2010 1:19pm by Wes Holly  |
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The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. |
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Aug 31, 2010 6:08pm by magic maniac  |
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The clothes we wear Discussions on proper attire, and how your wardrobe may affect the way in which your audience perceives you. Topics may include types of dress, be it formal wear, contemporary, retro, etc. |
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Aug 31, 2010 7:01pm by mandarin  |
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Time after time Discussions on the importance of practice and rehearsal, and the difference between the two. Topics may include discipline, and advice or tips on forming good working habits in this important area. |
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Aug 31, 2010 4:54pm by magicalaurie  |
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| The Banquet Room |
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