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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 1,902 7,829 May 25, 2013 12:53pm by Mind Guerrilla Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 8,536 61,104 May 24, 2013 6:13am by Horatio 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! 14 41 May 25, 2013 12:52pm by Ed_Millis 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. 5,876 83,020 May 25, 2013 12:43pm by bowers 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 2,966 May 24, 2013 5:37am by Adam Fraise 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. 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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. 489 3,586 May 24, 2013 3:08am by Walden The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,582 17,926 May 25, 2013 1:57am by Slough Illusions 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 2,683 May 25, 2013 10:04am by J M Talbot 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 3,798 May 24, 2013 11:44pm by dearwiseone 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! 21,090 360,939 May 25, 2013 1:07pm by Phil Pearce 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 13,401 May 25, 2013 7:17am by Jesse K 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). 2,246 25,910 May 25, 2013 9:36am by motown 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. 733 10,469 May 25, 2013 9:19am by hcs 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 6,882 May 23, 2013 5:33pm by TheMag1cian 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. 9,170 145,870 May 25, 2013 10:26am by mystre71 Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,514 34,919 May 25, 2013 11:11am by shakuni Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 833 10,502 May 25, 2013 9:17am 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. 3,540 42,539 May 23, 2013 9:37pm by bugboy Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 5,359 97,353 May 25, 2013 11:00am by vmendoza The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,782 45,101 May 25, 2013 2:46am by Frank Starsini Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 3,865 71,098 May 25, 2013 12:37pm by hmmca Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 802 9,540 May 25, 2013 11:29am by DavidKenney 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. 7,642 102,565 May 25, 2013 1:18pm by reedrc Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 3,180 41,236 May 25, 2013 11:47am by Payne Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 986 13,337 May 24, 2013 3:46pm by Magic-Scott Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,979 37,157 May 23, 2013 11:56am by Bill Hegbli F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,389 23,572 May 24, 2013 7:07pm by SleepNow 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. 2,471 25,769 May 25, 2013 10:45am by asgar Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,478 15,908 May 25, 2013 5:42am by Bob Sanders 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. 27 452 May 24, 2013 9:56am by Adam Fraise Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 18,480 349,978 May 25, 2013 1:26pm by Paul Shirley You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,440 23,988 May 24, 2013 8:26pm by kevinuncanny 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... 7,280 110,401 May 25, 2013 11:51am by Mind illusionist 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! 192 2,314 May 24, 2013 3:42pm by wandboy The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 8,523 149,659 May 25, 2013 1:06pm by pbj100 All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,988 37,623 May 25, 2013 10:38am by Cliffg37 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 8,061 May 24, 2013 6:26pm by Rodentia Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,647 98,163 May 25, 2013 9:47am by Sealegs The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,614 38,344 May 25, 2013 11:46am by Michael Baker 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) 4,411 66,728 May 25, 2013 1:15pm by Starrpower 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 11,412 May 25, 2013 12:43pm by Angelo Carbone 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 1,011 May 25, 2013 12:00am by Richard Kaufman 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 31,452 May 25, 2013 6:59am 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. 942 7,582 May 25, 2013 1:05pm by Tony Thomas Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 1,275 12,323 May 25, 2013 4:36am 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! 1,609 21,569 May 25, 2013 9:05am by Dickens & Dave 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. 2,817 32,797 May 25, 2013 11:36am by Dick Oslund 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... 5,903 175,445 May 25, 2013 1:31pm by Paul Shirley 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 entrée: Kozmo (Tuesday, May 21st thru Thursday, May 23rd) Conversations with Kozmo archived just for you! Look inside! 12 45 May 24, 2013 1:18am 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 5,131 May 25, 2013 12:14am 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. 386 3,441 May 23, 2013 7:47pm by danhughes 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. 501 4,598 May 23, 2013 3:34pm by owen.daniel 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. 1,036 11,732 May 25, 2013 12:20pm by leonard 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 1,527 May 25, 2013 12:03am by Richard Kaufman 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 1,389 May 23, 2013 10:32am 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! 229 5,392 May 24, 2013 4:32pm by jaybest 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. 11,335 206,876 May 25, 2013 11:19am by magicbyswh Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,929 49,304 May 25, 2013 5:46am by White Rodent Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,504 72,885 May 25, 2013 11:30am by Robert M Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 2,058 29,530 May 25, 2013 1:12pm by puggo 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. 591 16,002 May 25, 2013 3:44am by andyfisher Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 367 4,618 May 23, 2013 4:39pm by Dougini Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 1,087 11,089 May 24, 2013 1:33pm by Neznarf 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! 319 319 May 24, 2013 12:15am 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. 213 1,677 May 24, 2013 3:06pm by BigWheel 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 5,901 May 23, 2013 12:38pm by cafeinst A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,553 19,361 May 24, 2013 6:23pm by ShirtlessKirk So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,649 30,365 May 24, 2013 2:26pm by MichaelOzMagic Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 15,408 298,611 May 25, 2013 1:18pm by LobowolfXXX Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 2,257 24,072 May 24, 2013 9:47am by landmark 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. 321 2,182 May 25, 2013 7:15am by scottds80 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. 1,951 25,971 May 23, 2013 5:50pm by Dougini 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! 538 4,328 May 25, 2013 12:07pm by Michael Baker 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 3,830 93,214 May 25, 2013 1:28pm by Michael Kamen 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. 95 823 May 24, 2013 7:35am 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 19,012 May 23, 2013 6:36pm by ShirtlessKirk 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. 287 2,901 May 25, 2013 9:22am by george1953 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 1,026 May 25, 2013 10:48am 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 2,605 May 24, 2013 10:27am 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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