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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. 62 1,221 Jun 9, 2009 5:36pm by pbadie 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 1,391 5,335 Jun 27, 2009 8:35pm by Dave Scribner Our new arrivals Here is a place for new members to introduce themselves to the rest of our community. 6,230 48,431 Jul 2, 2009 4:02pm by CardWiz A Special Message For Lurkers Please read... 1 1 Sep 23, 2001 10:25am by Steve Brooks The Magic Café Tech Help Area If you have questions about The Magic Café forums, ask here. 1,653 6,632 Jul 2, 2009 9:22pm by _MB_ Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! Chef Special for July Welcome special Guest of Honor: Jay Leslie ( 21st thru 27th ) Magician, escape artist, inventor and manufacturer, the multi-talented Jay Leslie has become one of magic's best kept underground secrets. Join Jay and the rest of our Café community as we spend an entire week discussing all things magical. Look inside for complete details! 2 2 Jun 27, 2009 9:10pm by Steve Brooks Chef's Specials By Year: [ 2002 ] [ 2003 ] [ 2004 ] [ 2005 ] [ 2006 ] [ 2007 ] [ 2008 ] [ 2009 ] 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. 4,096 59,087 Jul 2, 2009 9:59pm by Louis.P.M 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. 142 1,860 Jul 2, 2009 4:03pm by Mike Melito 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. 467 3,660 Jul 2, 2009 4:33pm by tabman Magic Youth International Magic Youth International! This forum is for the discussion of topics involving the M.Y.I. Posts may include questions about joining, events, etc. Remember, M.Y.I. subject matter only. 15 34 Jun 17, 2009 6:41am by choay 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. 268 1,872 Jul 2, 2009 1:22am by weidhaas 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. 61 286 Jun 26, 2009 2:22pm by Mike Melito 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. 234 1,645 Jul 1, 2009 8:41pm by Joey Brummett The Good News! Topics on the art of gospel magic. 1,131 13,061 Jul 1, 2009 7:51pm by MagicBus 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. 165 1,348 Jun 29, 2009 7:50pm by MagiciennesUnlimited 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. 229 1,632 Jun 26, 2009 1:48am by magicmode 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! 16,809 275,961 Jul 2, 2009 10:43pm by ejohn 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). 453 7,072 Jul 2, 2009 6:10pm by acuster 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). 1,113 13,360 Jul 2, 2009 9:59pm by marty.sasaki 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. 115 889 Jul 2, 2009 5:44pm by Steve Burton 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. 237 3,775 Jul 2, 2009 5:14pm by Turk 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). 239 2,958 Jul 2, 2009 10:02pm by dobber Pasteboard frolics Do you take card flourishes seriously? Then this is the forum for you! 748 10,368 Jun 30, 2009 11:13pm by snowpuppy 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. 7,263 110,651 Jul 2, 2009 10:09pm by lorenwade Trick coin trickery Discussions of tricks or effects which seemingly use ordinary filthy lucre, but do not ( Scotch & Soda, Coin in bottle, etc ) 1,165 15,477 Jul 2, 2009 6:13pm by Sammy J. Paper money madness! This area for discussions of tricks and effects using paper currency.(Misled, $100 Bill switch, Bill tube, etc) 449 6,100 Jul 2, 2009 10:43pm by Sammy J. 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. 2,642 31,792 Jul 2, 2009 10:36pm by Bernard Sim Table hoppers & party strollers General discussion on working restaurants and bars, as well as doing strolling magic 3,893 69,281 Jul 2, 2009 10:52pm by MarkTirone The side walk shuffle Discussions on the serious art of busking. 1,763 29,347 Jul 2, 2009 10:16pm by RayChance Ever so sleightly Discussions on magic that uses sleight of hand skills, such as Cups & Balls, Sponge Balls, the Chop Cup and so on. 2,506 46,611 Jul 2, 2009 9:35pm by gdw Where to put it all... General discussions on prop management 531 6,464 Jul 2, 2009 10:04am by Alan Munro Magic...at a moment's notice! Often, out of the blue, you are requested to perform. Are you prepared? What do you do? This area is to discuss the keen art of 'Impromptu' and 'Improvisational' magic. 489 11,138 Jul 2, 2009 12:01pm by natswift Street Magic Performing random acts of magic for a total stranger... 1,421 24,175 Jul 2, 2009 2:32pm by Pedro Haluch 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 5,413 71,707 Jul 2, 2009 10:42pm by Magic1man Boxes, tubes & bags Topics on living room type magic (tricky bottles,change bags,linking rings,etc) 1,882 22,232 Jul 2, 2009 10:46pm by Andrewzuber Knots and loops General discussion on rope magic 681 9,128 Jul 2, 2009 9:58am by chappelly Finger/stage manipulation Topics on billiard balls, thimbles, pipes, cigars or cigarettes, candles, dancing canes, card productions, zombie and more! 2,178 26,670 Jul 2, 2009 10:44pm by Andrewzuber F/X Discussions on the use of lights,music,sound,fog,backdrops,etc. 1,767 17,181 Jul 2, 2009 6:19pm by Alan Munro Lights...camera...action! Topics covering performing on television, video, film, radio, and other media. 442 2,903 Jun 23, 2009 1:57pm by Mattillusion Polly wants a cracker... General discussion on using and caring for doves, rabbits, parrots and other livestock. 1,952 19,778 Jul 2, 2009 10:53pm by Andrewzuber Smooth as silk General discussion of magic with silks and handkerchiefs. Topics may include the caring of silks, folding, dyeing, etc. 1,038 10,121 Jul 2, 2009 10:40pm by elgranmago Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians! The Attic Stand the Test This forum reserved for those who doubt, question or disagree with assertions or generally accepted conclusions and those who expose or excoriate a claim as being pretentious, false or exaggerated. 204 9,506 Jul 2, 2009 10:47pm by Bill Ligon Friend of a Friend The exploration and discussion centering around Urban Legends. All other subject matter (e.g, frauds, hoaxes, etc) will be removed. 12 181 Jul 2, 2009 10:48am by coupcoupdaddy 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... 4,139 60,189 Jul 2, 2009 10:18pm by Clifford the Red Once upon a time... Magic routines presented in story form 161 1,397 Jul 2, 2009 10:54am by coupcoupdaddy Periods & styles of Magic This forum is for specific discussions surrounding various Time Periods and Character Based Magic performing. 33 430 Jun 27, 2009 12:01pm by magictvlv1 Penny for your thoughts General discussion of mentalism. 12,162 226,386 Jul 2, 2009 10:52pm by Greg Arce You are getting sleepy...very sleepy... Serious discussions on the art and practice of Hypnosis. 836 11,992 Jul 2, 2009 1:47pm by JohnRaven 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! 107 1,456 Jun 27, 2009 4:12am by Rock_Slatestone The little darlings Topics on the challenging art of performing for children, including birthday shows,school programs, and magic with a special message. 5,738 96,680 Jul 2, 2009 8:27pm by Futureal All tied up! General discussion covering escape magic. Topics include ropes,chains,boxes,handcuffs,strait jackets,etc. 2,171 27,910 Jul 2, 2009 10:14am by Harley Newman Oldies... but goodies! Discussion on magic collecting (posters,autographs,old props,etc) 555 3,036 Jul 2, 2009 8:42pm by Mario Orsini 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. 900 6,491 Jul 2, 2009 7:46pm by G. Now that’s funny! General discussion on comedy magic 1,233 48,671 Jul 2, 2009 10:11pm by MagicBus The workshop This area is for those interested in building their own props 2,429 23,277 Jul 2, 2009 8:21pm by makeupguy 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) 2,730 40,061 Jul 2, 2009 10:50pm by solrak29 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. 302 2,487 Jun 30, 2009 6:38pm by Neil Tobin 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! 13 150 Jun 30, 2009 8:31pm by Don Wilson 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! 15 601 Jun 29, 2009 5:10pm by mickey.w 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. 882 17,216 Jul 2, 2009 10:40pm by T. Joseph O'Malley Pardon me, sir... Discussions pertaining to the art and practice of theatrical pickpocketing and the classic watch steal. 136 1,197 Jul 2, 2009 6:04am by G. If right you win, if wrong you lose... Serious discussions on Three Card Monte, Fast and Loose, The Shell Game and other such scams. 236 3,540 Jul 2, 2009 7:12pm by Chad Betchas This forum dedicated to the discussion of bar bets, tricks, stunts and other silly wagers. 75 848 Jul 2, 2009 7:41am by G. 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. 291 2,422 Jun 27, 2009 3:48pm by ringmaster Catch this if you can! General discussions on juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, yo-yo, unicycle, poi, meteors and the fine art of contact juggling. 650 5,461 Jul 2, 2009 10:47am by Al Angello Ballooning 101 This forum dedicated to balloons and ballooning. Topics include technique, sculpture basics, types of balloons, etc. 509 4,904 Jul 2, 2009 2:45am by Steve Yarosko 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! 699 7,529 Jul 2, 2009 7:49am by Wes Holly 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. 24 164 Jun 18, 2009 10:23am by harris 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. 202 2,464 Jul 2, 2009 7:39pm by Michael Peterson 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. 1,568 20,998 Jul 2, 2009 8:54pm by Todd Robbins 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. 2,213 20,803 Jul 2, 2009 10:17pm by whateverisisright 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... 1,584 50,832 Jul 2, 2009 10:19pm by Redsixer 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. 329 3,480 Jul 2, 2009 1:40am by Bill Palmer For the record This forum is for topics and discussions related to the history and origins of various sleights, moves, and handlings. 96 964 Jul 2, 2009 3:17pm by hcs 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. 618 5,634 Jul 2, 2009 4:19pm by Pete Biro 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. 233 1,827 Jun 30, 2009 7:21pm by JNeal 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. 335 3,143 Jul 2, 2009 2:35pm by Nir Dahan Seeing is believing Discussions on the use and properties of optical illusions, and how these lines and drawings fool the eye. 126 1,056 Jul 2, 2009 7:23am by G. 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. 909 10,563 Jul 2, 2009 8:04pm by Mickey Soume 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. 42 307 Jun 7, 2009 7:29pm by moualb 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. 94 670 Jul 2, 2009 11:13am by epoptika 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. 67 586 Jun 28, 2009 2:32am by MplsMagic MAGICIAN MAGAZINE Interested in what's taking place in the pages of the newest mag on the street? Then this is the forum for you! All other subject matter will be deleted. 46 1,044 May 31, 2009 10:35pm by cameroncando 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. 27 342 May 5, 2009 10:44pm by jonnyboy 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 71 Feb 15, 2009 2:12pm by greatchach 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. 7 39 Jul 1, 2009 1:08pm by Kjellstrom 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. 46 669 Jun 29, 2009 10:18pm by tedb iTricks.com - Your source for magic news The official forum for discussions relating to the writing of this online magazine. All off-topic matter will be deleted. 10 34 Jun 24, 2009 11:26pm by chrusa 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... 29 29 Jul 2, 2009 1:49am 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? 95 95 Sep 30, 2007 7:43pm 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. 9,024 159,977 Jul 2, 2009 10:43pm by mike storz Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes This area for reviews of books, pamphlets and notes only. 3,171 37,926 Jul 2, 2009 9:42pm by Voldemort Dvd, Video tape, Audio tape & Compact discs. This area for reviews of dvds, video tapes, audio tapes or compact discs exclusively. 3,911 63,774 Jul 2, 2009 9:18pm by Dan McLean Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads This area for reviews of Ebooks, PDF's or Downloads exclusively. 999 16,158 Jul 2, 2009 4:52pm by Mb217 Stage Illusions This area for the review of large stage size illusions (e.g, Zig-Zag, Sawing, Origami, Mis-made Girl, Levitation, etc). 291 3,752 Jul 2, 2009 12:41pm by meyegr Magical Accessories This area is for reviews of magical accessories such as wands, cases, topits, playing cards, etc. only. 866 9,087 Jul 2, 2009 10:46pm by Candin 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! 186 186 Jun 30, 2009 2:15am 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. 155 890 Jun 22, 2009 8:35pm by JNeal 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. 122 917 Jun 22, 2009 7:56am by Sybilmagic 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. 16 40 Sep 15, 2008 12:15pm 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. 57 141 Oct 8, 2006 3:07am by Bill Palmer The Illusionarium - by Peter Loughran Featuring concept, design, performance, and theory in the world of illusion. 12 18 Aug 22, 2008 10:19am 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. 37 55 Jun 20, 2009 3:31pm by George Ledo Magic Friday - by Jamie D. Grant Every Friday a trick will be taken out into the real world- read here for a complete review! 102 103 Jun 29, 2009 1:10am by Jamie D. Grant Enhancing Your Ability to Work Wonders - by Brad Burt Essays on the Art and Craft of Being a Magician 34 35 Apr 27, 2009 12:11pm 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. 664 4,968 Jun 30, 2009 8:25am by joseph A tangled web we weave... General discussion concerning magic on the internet 2,042 15,412 Jul 2, 2009 2:40am by gaddy So Happy together... News and views on conventions,lectures,club meetings,etc. 1,890 17,138 Jul 2, 2009 10:13pm by Steve Friedberg Not very magical, still... A place to discuss things which have nothing to do with magic 8,607 138,338 Jul 2, 2009 10:30pm by LobowolfXXX Did you hear the latest? Discussions on the latest gossip and rumors in the magic community 1,207 14,227 Jul 2, 2009 9:20pm by ERIC 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. 274 1,885 Jul 2, 2009 8:14pm by cairo 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. 550 4,849 Jul 2, 2009 4:39am by michaelmystic2003 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. 1,511 22,142 Jul 2, 2009 5:34pm by MikeSuper 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! 429 3,606 Jul 2, 2009 1:26am by Irfaan Kahan 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! 792 2,785 Jul 2, 2009 12:51am by Bill Hallahan 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 2,968 72,754 Jul 2, 2009 8:22pm by tommy 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. 47 449 Jun 25, 2009 12:41am by MagicJim 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. 423 12,289 Jul 2, 2009 3:44pm by Ray Pierce 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. 82 827 Jun 23, 2009 2:43am by blackandwhiteillusions The words we use This area is to discuss ideas for Patter and the use of Scripts in our magical presentations. 395 4,981 Jul 2, 2009 5:02pm by Bill 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. 501 6,231 Jun 30, 2009 3:28pm by JamesTong 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. 113 1,413 Jun 30, 2009 9:51am by magicalaurie   The Banquet Room Please click a banner to visit our sponsors, who ensure the Magic Café remains a free resource for all magicians!     = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since your last visit

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