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Our Menu Topics Posts Last Active Welcome to The Magic Café! Welcome to The Magic Café! Thank you for joining us... 2 2 Sep 7, 2001 5:01pm by Steve Brooks Announcements (Please Read) Check here for news and information concerning the Café. 78 1,438 May 20, 2013 1:29am by aceofspades71 When dining with us...(Please Read) Café rules & etiquette, Posting guidelines, Magic transactions, Secret sessions, Avatars, Icons and How to make a post. 7 7 Dec 27, 2007 10:55pm by Steve Brooks I want to see the manager! Do you have an idea or suggestion for our menu? Or just a question? Post it here 1,901 7,828 May 21, 2013 5:39pm by James Munton Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 8,535 61,094 May 23, 2013 7:44am by Unnar Freyr A Special Message For Lurkers Please read... 1 1 Sep 23, 2001 10:25am by Steve Brooks The Magic Café Tech Help Area Are you having technical issues with the forums? If so, explain your situation or ask your questions here. 2,316 8,858 May 19, 2013 2:05am by Escape Artist Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for May Welcome special guests of honor Kevin Ridgeway & Kristen Johnson (aka Living Illusions) May 20th thru the 26th Performing mystifying magic along with death defying escapes, Kevin and Kristen have entertained audiences around the globe. They are now both here for an entire week to talk about all things magical and otherwise. Look inside for full details! 10 30 May 22, 2013 11:58pm by Kristen Johnson Chef's Specials By Year: [ 2002 ] [ 2003 ] [ 2004 ] [ 2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2009 ] [ 2010 ] [ 2011 ] [ 2012 ] [ 2013 ] Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The beginners table New to magic? If you are a beginner, here is the place to seek advice and ask questions. 5,872 82,972 May 23, 2013 4:13am by Dr Weevil 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. 245 2,964 May 11, 2013 1:52pm by plink Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The International Brotherhood of Magicians! 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. 908 5,398 May 21, 2013 3:55pm by wbzwolinski I.B.M. Youth I.B.M. Youth! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the I.B.M. Youth. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, I.B.M. Youth subject matter only. 49 132 May 20, 2013 10:47am by Skip Way Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Society of American Magicians! 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. 568 3,143 May 21, 2013 6:13am by JardiniMagic 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. 102 405 May 6, 2013 11:51am by Mike Segal Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Fellowship of Christian Magicians! 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. 489 3,582 May 23, 2013 8:34am by Mike Maturen The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,582 17,925 May 23, 2013 5:56am by Walden Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Canadian Association of Magicians! 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. 391 2,676 May 20, 2013 1:10am by aceofspades71 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! KIDabra International! 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. 459 3,796 May 23, 2013 8:37am by Mike Maturen Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Meeting Room The Essential Magic Conference The Essential Magic Conference is the world’s first web conference for magicians. 33 speakers spread over 3 days of conference streamed live worldwide! This forum is for discussions relating to the EMC only - All other content will be removed. 15 191 Apr 25, 2013 3:56pm by wally MINDvention MINDvention is THE annual mentalism convention held in Las Vegas open to anyone interested in mystery entertainment and mentalism. This forum is dedicated to discussions related to the MINDvention convention - all other content will be removed. 18 214 May 22, 2013 2:25am by ParaLabs - Thomas Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Pick a card...any card The workers Serious discussions surrounding tricks and effects which use pure skill and sleight of hand. Lovers of the pasteboards unite! 21,084 360,772 May 23, 2013 10:19am by asherfox 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). 873 13,398 May 23, 2013 9:27am by Paul 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). 2,241 25,894 May 23, 2013 6:55am by daffydoug 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. 271 2,109 May 20, 2013 9:59pm by Alan Munro 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. 731 10,458 May 23, 2013 12:11am by landmark 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). 526 6,880 May 17, 2013 4:29pm by magicfish Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 887 11,324 May 22, 2013 8:40am by DavidKenney Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Show me the money 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. 9,171 145,853 May 23, 2013 9:56am by Norton Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,511 34,886 May 22, 2013 4:32pm by David Neighbors Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 833 10,498 May 21, 2013 11:10pm by John Long Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Close up workers Rings, strings & things Discussion on performing magic with rings, strings, dice, rubberbands, pencils, paddles, etc. 3,540 42,536 May 23, 2013 10:06am by Dr_J_Ayala Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 5,358 97,431 May 23, 2013 10:04am by slyhand The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,782 45,096 May 23, 2013 3:53am by Mario Morris Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 3,864 71,092 May 23, 2013 8:20am by magicians Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 801 9,539 May 22, 2013 10:23pm by Alan Munro 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. 606 13,562 May 21, 2013 6:51am by Gerald Deutsch Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,611 26,106 May 23, 2013 1:07am by neemdog Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Stage, Platform and Parlour Grand illusion General discussion on large illusions. 7,641 102,545 May 23, 2013 4:14am by James Arnott Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 3,179 41,223 May 23, 2013 9:52am by rjenkins Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 985 13,332 May 23, 2013 8:02am by Dick Oslund Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,980 37,158 May 23, 2013 2:50am by mtpascoe F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,389 23,561 May 23, 2013 8:13am by M Sini Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 576 3,499 May 21, 2013 3:34pm by nico360 Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 2,470 25,763 May 22, 2013 9:37pm by tropicalillusions Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,478 15,905 May 22, 2013 11:19pm by Sam Sandler Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Attic Friend of a Friend The exploration and discussion centering around Urban Legends. All other subject matter (e.g, frauds, hoaxes, etc) will be removed. 27 451 May 15, 2013 4:52pm by jugglestruck Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 18,471 349,820 May 23, 2013 10:14am by Silvertongue You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,440 23,988 May 23, 2013 10:06am by Mindpro Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Cellar The spooky, the mysterious...the bizarre! If graveside magic is your thing... 7,277 110,329 May 23, 2013 10:00am by Vic Nadata Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 244 2,007 May 19, 2013 9:56am by coupcoupdaddy Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 92 1,045 Apr 19, 2013 11:05am by bluemagic Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Special Interests 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! 191 2,303 May 18, 2013 7:57am by Kevin Ridgeway The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 8,520 149,641 May 23, 2013 10:11am by harris All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,986 37,615 May 23, 2013 9:01am by DavidEscapes Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 773 4,232 May 21, 2013 9:42pm by Wizard of Oz 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. 1,162 8,060 May 22, 2013 10:44am by thegreatnippulini Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,647 98,160 May 23, 2013 6:40am by Dannydoyle The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,613 38,326 May 23, 2013 6:17am by george1953 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) 4,410 66,716 May 22, 2013 10:14pm by MichaelDouglas 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. 363 3,117 May 9, 2013 12:10pm by Roy the Illusionist Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Room of Wonders 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! 750 11,361 May 23, 2013 7:40am by meridianfan 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! 30 1,010 May 3, 2013 1:51pm by Franky33 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Cons, Swindles and Scams 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. 1,694 31,450 May 23, 2013 1:17am by tommy Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 200 1,530 May 21, 2013 6:37am by george1953 If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 389 5,157 May 21, 2013 12:33am by NicholasD Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 103 1,128 May 21, 2013 6:39am by george1953 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Carnival of Fun 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. 437 3,284 May 11, 2013 9:38pm by DrRob Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 940 7,577 May 22, 2013 10:27pm by Tony Thomas Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 1,275 12,319 May 22, 2013 4:24am by WhirlwindEnts 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! 1,607 21,522 May 23, 2013 9:16am by Servante 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. 31 232 Dec 9, 2012 3:27pm by JessicaSilver 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. 511 5,490 May 22, 2013 5:08pm by 0pus 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. 2,816 32,792 May 12, 2013 10:19am by dave_matkin Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Lounge 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. 4,323 33,210 May 21, 2013 2:03pm by Medifro 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... 5,888 174,767 May 23, 2013 10:19am by paisa23 Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Creator's Spotlight! 2013 Spotlight: Kozmo (Tuesday, May 21st thru Thursday, May 23rd) Legendary street magician, product creator, publisher of the DVD magazine Reel Magic Magazine and all around great guy. 10 40 May 23, 2013 10:31am by Kozmo Spotlights By Year: [ 2012 ] [ 2013 ] Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! A Family Tradition Everything old is new again Discussions on the history and origins of tricks & effects, props, apparatus, gimmicks and the like. 493 5,127 May 19, 2013 10:06pm by motown For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 132 1,322 May 22, 2013 8:59am by MrPrestoHypno 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. 976 8,653 May 20, 2013 4:24pm by Gordon 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. 385 3,440 May 13, 2013 11:06am by Gordon Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Mind Benders 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. 500 4,596 May 21, 2013 5:13pm by qkeli Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 188 1,328 May 7, 2013 10:51am by T. Durden 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. 1,034 11,722 May 17, 2013 4:25am by TomasB 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. 51 350 Nov 10, 2012 4:05am by Cranial Fermentator Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Magazine Rack 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. 206 1,344 May 21, 2013 7:06am by Bob Sanders 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. 206 1,524 May 22, 2013 11:02am by MKoeppel 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. 17 187 May 31, 2011 12:43pm by bsears 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. 31 421 Mar 3, 2013 2:33pm by elcycib 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. 7 74 Dec 23, 2012 5:44am by fasr eddie 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. 23 89 Feb 6, 2013 5:10pm by abracadanny 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. 128 1,388 May 22, 2013 10:41pm by sleightly VANISH - The International Magic Magazine Topics and discussions relating to the pages of this electronic magazine. All other subject matter will be removed. 20 53 May 8, 2013 12:37pm by Paul Romhany Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Office of Advisement The Wizard Product Review by Craig Petty & David Penn Are you a fan of the Wizard Product Review hosted by Craig Petty & David Penn? If so, you'll be happy to know that this is the official forum to discuss all the things that Craig and David review on the show. Remember, only Wizard Product review material, anything else will be removed. Look inside for all the details! 229 5,383 May 23, 2013 8:06am by Shikanominarazu Magic Friday by Jamie D. Grant Every Friday a trick is taken out into the real world and performed under test conditions. Join Jamie, Angry Bob and all the rest as we learn which tricks really work and which ones just don't live up to all the hype. Look inside for full details! 171 205 May 20, 2013 10:46am by Jamie D. Grant The Magic Newswire by Dodd Vickers The Original Magic News & Information Portal On The Internet now has its very own discussion forum here on the Café. Do you have a question for Dodd, this is the place to post it. This area is for Magic Newswire topics only, all other material will be removed. Look inside for all the details! 29 256 May 18, 2013 6:31pm by Scott Wells Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Catch of the day - by Steve Brooks DVD/Video tape scene My take on the newest titles... 33 33 Jan 30, 2012 12:14am by Steve Brooks Books/Pamphlets/Notes A cover to cover look... 20 20 Sep 24, 2007 10:57pm by Steve Brooks Tricks & Accessories In your show, or in a drawer? 106 106 May 20, 2013 7:57pm by Steve Brooks Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Good, the Bad, and the Garbage Tricks & Effects This area for reviews of magic tricks only. 11,334 206,855 May 22, 2013 10:49pm by 1KJ Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,929 49,291 May 23, 2013 9:15am by Bobbycash Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,503 72,875 May 23, 2013 7:33am by daffydoug Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 2,056 29,520 May 21, 2013 2:37am by vampiro Mentally Speaking This area is specifically for the review of mentalism related items. This can include props, Dvds, books, monographs, pamphlets, manuscripts, notes, eBooks, PDF's and downloads. 594 16,451 May 23, 2013 10:23am by duanebarry Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 367 4,617 May 22, 2013 4:42pm by john wills Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 1,087 11,086 May 21, 2013 1:30pm by shirthler Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The dealers table What's cooking? Look here to learn about the latest products, contests and special offers that our Café sponsors are offering inside! 318 318 May 20, 2013 10:51pm by Special this week... 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. 198 1,171 May 18, 2013 10:30am by Dick Oslund 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. 212 1,672 May 16, 2013 9:00pm by psychod Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Buffet My Side Of The Screen - by Steve Brooks Thoughts and views on magic, the internet, and anything else that's on my mind. 5 6 Oct 29, 2006 2:33am by Steve Brooks 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... 4 5 May 1, 2006 3:05pm by Paul Chosse A Hundreth Pleasant Conceipts - by Curtis Kam Adventures in advanced coinmanship. 10 17 Nov 9, 2005 5:58am by Curtis Kam Scott's Thoughts - by Scott Wells Theories, thoughts, observations, opinions and reviews on myriad magical subjects. 19 43 Sep 6, 2010 10:19pm by Scott Wells 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. 57 140 Oct 8, 2006 3:07am by Bill Palmer The Illusionarium - by Peter Loughran Featuring concept, design, performance, and theory in the world of illusion. 13 19 May 28, 2010 8:46am by Peter Loughran 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. 40 59 Jan 15, 2012 4:53pm by George Ledo Enhancing Your Ability to Work Wonders - by Brad Burt Essays on the Art and Craft of Being a Magician 57 58 Jul 31, 2012 12:24pm by Brad Burt Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! General Magic 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. 800 5,900 May 20, 2013 2:14pm by cafeinst A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,552 19,356 May 23, 2013 3:11am by Albatros So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,648 30,364 May 21, 2013 11:42am by Bobby Maverick Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 15,401 298,275 May 23, 2013 10:31am by NicholasD Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 2,256 24,063 May 23, 2013 9:21am by Adam Fraise 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. 320 2,178 May 5, 2013 5:55pm by magicswan 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. 767 7,863 May 23, 2013 10:28am by Pakar Ilusi 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. 1,950 25,968 May 19, 2013 8:51pm by Lothar 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! 537 4,321 May 23, 2013 6:39am by george1953 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! 1,239 4,186 May 22, 2013 12:03pm by JoeJoe Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Round Table Food for thought This is the area to discuss creativity,theory,and psychology in our magic 3,828 93,184 May 23, 2013 8:58am by cirrus 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. 95 822 May 22, 2013 11:37am by Horatio 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. 670 19,006 May 22, 2013 9:55pm by CJRichard Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! APPS On The Menu 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. 284 2,878 May 23, 2013 12:47am by Greg Rostami 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. 102 1,433 May 15, 2013 8:35pm by DynaMix 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? 59 1,018 May 20, 2013 10:14am by mykephillips Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Odds and Ends 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. 105 985 Apr 6, 2013 2:08am by themaurie The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. 505 6,083 May 19, 2013 1:20pm by NateReeves 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. 607 7,462 May 21, 2013 9:50pm by Vick 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. 135 2,602 May 21, 2013 12:13pm by landmark Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! 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