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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 1,900 7,820 May 14, 2013 2:14pm by Steve Brooks Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 8,533 61,076 May 21, 2013 2:53am by DWRackley 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! 9 24 May 21, 2013 8:25am 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. 5,871 82,958 May 19, 2013 9:58pm by frankvomit 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 5,395 May 21, 2013 5:36am by JardiniMagic 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. 488 3,578 May 21, 2013 12:00am by jamiedoyle The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,582 17,916 May 21, 2013 5:14am 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. 457 3,788 May 19, 2013 5:08pm by Dennis Michael 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. 18 213 May 20, 2013 11:16pm by PerryCarp 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! 21,076 360,584 May 21, 2013 7:53am by landmark 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). 872 13,393 May 21, 2013 5:52am by daffydoug 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). 2,240 25,891 May 21, 2013 5:56am 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. 730 10,440 May 21, 2013 8:31am 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 11,323 May 19, 2013 1:13pm by Adam Fraise 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. 9,168 145,827 May 21, 2013 5:46am by george1953 Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,509 34,856 May 21, 2013 8:02am by shakuni Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 833 10,497 May 20, 2013 4:10pm by TheMag1cian 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. 3,539 42,529 May 20, 2013 10:58pm by peterd Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 5,356 97,370 May 21, 2013 7:52am by Rolyan The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,781 45,091 May 20, 2013 10:56pm by imgic 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 71,082 May 21, 2013 2:25am by Pete Biro Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 800 9,536 May 18, 2013 10:09am by pepka 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... 1,609 26,100 May 16, 2013 9:28pm by Bulla 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. 7,637 102,513 May 21, 2013 12:27am by jay leslie Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 3,178 41,213 May 21, 2013 1:12am by harbour Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 984 13,319 May 21, 2013 12:41am by Mary Mowder Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,978 37,136 May 20, 2013 9:08am by RJH F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,388 23,546 May 20, 2013 11:38pm by Carl Andrews Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 575 3,495 May 18, 2013 12:53am by L Trunk Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 2,469 25,753 May 20, 2013 11:11pm by wizardpa Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,478 15,889 May 20, 2013 11:50pm by Bill Hegbli 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. 18,463 349,957 May 21, 2013 8:38am by landmark You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,440 23,981 May 20, 2013 4:14pm by Dannydoyle 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... 7,273 110,228 May 21, 2013 8:37am by tgaffney 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. 8,516 149,626 May 21, 2013 8:35am by TonyB2009 All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,986 37,605 May 20, 2013 6:05pm by dave_matkin Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 773 4,228 May 19, 2013 9:55pm by motown 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 8,058 May 20, 2013 3:59pm by Roy the Illusionist Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,646 98,152 May 21, 2013 6:31am by Sealegs The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,612 38,316 May 21, 2013 3:20am by Sealegs 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 66,670 May 21, 2013 8:16am by magicofCurtis 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 11,329 May 21, 2013 7:52am by pierredan 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. 1,692 31,417 May 21, 2013 12:59am by acesover 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. 939 7,574 May 21, 2013 5:17am by Roslyn Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 1,275 12,316 May 20, 2013 11:28pm by Amazing Magic Co 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! 1,604 21,509 May 21, 2013 5:27am by WhirlwindEnts 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. 510 5,488 May 16, 2013 12:33am by thomasR 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 33,208 May 21, 2013 6:41am by george1953 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... 5,882 174,535 May 21, 2013 8:26am by ManchurianMan83 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. 2 2 May 21, 2013 1:03am by Steve Brooks 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. 131 1,319 May 16, 2013 5:01pm by dan84 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 4,595 May 14, 2013 11:36pm by durgy 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 1,521 May 20, 2013 3:16am by baobow 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 1,387 May 20, 2013 12:18pm by Kozmo 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! 228 5,364 May 21, 2013 1:38am by Zombie Magic 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. 11,333 206,848 May 20, 2013 9:05pm by aukt Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,929 49,285 May 20, 2013 10:16pm by John Long Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,503 72,873 May 20, 2013 2:20pm by Saturn Magic 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. 590 15,945 May 21, 2013 8:39am by Marqus Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 367 4,614 May 19, 2013 12:47pm by dmkraig Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 1,087 11,085 May 16, 2013 11:08am by Foxbiz 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 19,350 May 21, 2013 6:22am by Russell Davidson So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,648 30,362 May 21, 2013 2:59am by hefemexy Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 15,387 298,041 May 21, 2013 8:12am by tommy Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 2,255 24,049 May 20, 2013 11:35pm by magicusb 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. 766 7,861 Apr 26, 2013 12:03pm by Al Angello 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! 536 4,316 May 20, 2013 1:48pm by J-L Sparrow 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 4,185 May 13, 2013 9:40am by chriscox 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 93,174 May 20, 2013 11:48pm by Johnny Butterfield 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. 94 821 Apr 30, 2013 7:56pm by George Hunter 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. 669 18,995 May 17, 2013 12:21am by LobowolfXXX 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 2,873 May 21, 2013 1:04am 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. 606 7,458 May 20, 2013 3:57pm by thomasR 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 2,601 May 21, 2013 8:34am by Mr. Mystoffelees Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! 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