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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 1,436 May 7, 2013 4:36pm by Steve Brooks 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 7,821 May 14, 2013 3:28pm by bishthemagish Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 8,532 61,064 May 18, 2013 3:54pm by DavidKenney 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 8,855 May 16, 2013 2:01pm by lhj8yg6c Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for May The April 2013 entrée: Greg Rostami Forgot all about Greg's visit? No worries! We archived the entire week just for you. Look inside for all the great discussions. 14 81 May 2, 2013 12:17am by Steve Brooks 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 82,906 May 18, 2013 7:07pm by WesleyBryan 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 5,392 May 17, 2013 6:01am by magringo 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. 49 131 May 16, 2013 10:37pm by edhagins 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 3,142 May 16, 2013 11:34pm by Peter Cuddihy 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 3,577 May 18, 2013 12:52am by Kerry Kistler The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,580 17,911 May 14, 2013 9:01pm by psychod 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. 390 2,672 May 12, 2013 11:35am by MikeTheKid 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 3,787 May 18, 2013 7:25pm by Steven Conner 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. 18 211 May 16, 2013 12:23pm 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! 21,073 360,478 May 18, 2013 7:35pm by Duderino 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). 870 13,385 May 18, 2013 6:20pm by MaxfieldsMagic 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). 2,238 25,881 May 16, 2013 8:55am by Dougini 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 2,104 May 17, 2013 3:47pm by Steven Conner 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. 727 10,425 May 16, 2013 3:12pm 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 11,322 May 15, 2013 10:07pm by WesleyBryan 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. 9,163 145,784 May 18, 2013 5:29pm by TWOCAN Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 2,507 34,817 May 18, 2013 7:37pm by CarpetShark Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 833 10,491 May 18, 2013 4:07am by 1KJ 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 42,523 May 18, 2013 1:58am by Pete Biro Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 5,355 97,318 May 18, 2013 7:29pm by Dannydoyle The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 2,781 45,077 May 18, 2013 7:19pm by thomasR Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 3,862 71,068 May 17, 2013 11:14pm by sadhu 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 13,560 May 16, 2013 8:47pm by TheMag1cian 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. 7,636 102,484 May 18, 2013 1:16pm by tristanmagic Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 3,177 41,168 May 18, 2013 5:05pm by Bill Hegbli Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 983 13,308 May 18, 2013 5:14pm by Bill Hegbli Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,977 37,133 May 18, 2013 2:06pm by Sealegs F/X Discussions on the use of lights, music, sound, fog, backdrops, etc. 2,384 23,515 May 18, 2013 6:51pm by arthur stead 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. 2,468 25,752 May 18, 2013 4:01pm by Bill Hegbli Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,477 15,882 May 17, 2013 10:00pm by hugmagic 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. 18,454 349,841 May 18, 2013 6:38pm by Unknown7777 You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 1,440 23,971 May 18, 2013 3:21am 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... 7,266 110,108 May 18, 2013 6:36pm by Jay Are Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 244 2,006 May 17, 2013 1:53pm by ellisd 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 Living Illusions The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 8,512 149,509 May 18, 2013 7:30pm by Robin4Kids All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,986 37,603 May 18, 2013 3:22pm by thegreatnippulini Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 772 4,225 May 17, 2013 4:07pm by Rennie 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. 1,161 8,057 May 18, 2013 9:27am by djurmann Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,645 98,143 May 15, 2013 9:19am by wally The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 3,609 38,302 May 18, 2013 3:15pm by MentalistCreationLab 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) 4,408 66,617 May 18, 2013 5:53pm by Carducci 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! 747 11,231 May 18, 2013 7:36pm by Richard Kaufman 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. 1,690 31,391 May 18, 2013 3:13pm by M for Magic Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 200 1,528 May 1, 2013 12:08pm by parmenion 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 5,155 May 16, 2013 11:27am by Siraldi Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 103 1,126 May 9, 2013 1:34am by ozman 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. 938 7,553 May 18, 2013 7:01pm by Roy the Illusionist Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 1,272 12,303 May 17, 2013 11:53am by Bad to the Balloon 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! 1,603 21,495 May 18, 2013 6:59pm 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. 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. 4,321 33,186 May 18, 2013 7:21am by Billman 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... 5,871 174,226 May 18, 2013 7:20pm by daffydoug 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. 1 1 May 17, 2013 12:26pm 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. 492 5,125 May 15, 2013 7:55pm by meridianfan 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. 975 8,643 May 18, 2013 12:42pm by Perl 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 1,343 May 18, 2013 12:38am by Eric Fry 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. 207 1,521 May 17, 2013 11:22am by Peo Olsson 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. 127 1,385 Apr 23, 2013 8:05pm 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 5,355 May 18, 2013 9:20am by frankvomit 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! 170 204 May 13, 2013 12:54pm 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? 105 105 Dec 22, 2012 8:32pm 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. 11,332 206,827 May 18, 2013 6:24pm by Guillaume Vallée Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,929 49,279 May 18, 2013 5:08pm by MaxfieldsMagic Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 4,502 72,863 May 18, 2013 10:54am by professorwhut Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 2,055 29,505 May 18, 2013 3:47pm by Doctor REvil 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. 581 15,792 May 18, 2013 7:00pm by David Thiel Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 367 4,613 May 5, 2013 7:46am by Chris Stolz 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! 317 317 May 7, 2013 1:22am 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 5,899 May 11, 2013 10:21pm by Adam Wood A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,551 19,345 May 16, 2013 9:47am by Eric Johnson So Happy together... News and views on conventions, lectures, club meetings, etc. 3,646 30,347 May 18, 2013 2:39pm by Al Angello Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 15,378 298,107 May 18, 2013 7:26pm by Dannydoyle Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest news, gossip and rumors in the magic community. 2,254 24,044 May 18, 2013 8:52am by Dennis Michael 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 25,966 May 18, 2013 6:57am by ChanCanasta 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! 534 4,311 May 18, 2013 12:43am by L Trunk 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 3,827 93,146 May 18, 2013 1:17am by Vick 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 2,855 May 18, 2013 7:33pm by slyhand 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 1,012 May 18, 2013 6:21pm by DynaMix 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 6,081 May 18, 2013 11:37am by landmark 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 7,453 May 17, 2013 8:55pm by lchan 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 2,598 May 14, 2013 1:16pm 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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