I have a few pretty worned out boxes. The cards are still good enough but the box is almost gone.

Is there a place where people buy deck boxes or do Magicians just get rid of their decks eventually ( rip effects and so on)

No secrets revealed I just wanna repair that damaged part. Anyone have any suggestions?

Anyone know where I can get a copy? Always wanted this book as a young adult but could never afford. Seems to be out of stock everywhere.

My 12 year old can do basic magic and enjoys performing for family. Any recs for easy stage/parlor routines that have a comedic and/or audience participation element?

I just got Gypsy Queen from the Asi Wind store. And I am perplexed. The order just came with two decks, no links to any video explanations. I didn't get any emails about the order, and the website doesn't have any contact info for support. So I'm feeling a little stuck, wondering if any of you have ordered from Asi Wind's store in the past.

I was also under the impression that this was an RS effect based on what I read beforehand, but the deck doesn't seem to be prepared that way. But it's hard to verify without access to the video instructions. Just all around not the best experience purchasing magic, I'll probably stick to the bigger retailers in the future

I'm looking at getting at least one restaurant residency. My thoughts were to approach the restaurant in person on their least busy day and chat with the manager and offer a sample night so they can see what I'm like with no strings attached.

The question is when is the best time to go to the restaurant and ask to speak to the manager???

surprised yell! As opposed to stunned silence 😂 This is another clip of me from my most recent performance! Notice how sweaty I am bc I was hella nervous 😃

I reached out to bicycle to see about printing some specially made cards for an oil and water routine I plan on selling. I realized that I was going to be investing 2,000 plus dollars for this. I also was planning on selling the effect for $30.00 on one, maybe two magic e-markets. Can anyone who has experience printing cards tell me if this is a worth it endeavor?

Watch Wednesday

Post inspiring magic videos! Whether it's clips from magic shows, other big names, or no names doing their thing, we want to see great magic performances.

Please name the performer, the general effect AND Link the Video!

Examples:

David Blaine - Card Trick

Lance Burton's Dove Act

Had a quick visit to Mallory Square and thought I spotted Gazzo. Any word on whether he is performing again? I'd heard he had some health issues.

Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone has come across or knows a good technique for disappearing an entire deck of playing cards box and all.

I use a few ginmicked decks on occasion and I would like to come up with a creative way to make the deck disappear before the audience even has the chance to ask to examine it. Any ideas?

For context: I've been doing card tricks my entire life and am not afraid of learning and practicing some advanced sleights.

I'm looking forward to hearing ideas! Thanks in advance!

Edit for more context: I usually perform "street" type magic - impromptu and in front of a handful of people at most. No stage, usually no table, and almost always standing.

I have considered swaps, and if anyone has any good suggestions for that as well - id love to hear them! I just want something with a bit of flair and "magic" to it if possible.

How is your time spent? Working on new material? Promoting yourself? Blowing time, waiting for your gig at night?

If you could include the type of performances that keep you the busiest--corporate, restaurant, kids, etc--that would be great to know.

Thanks!

Does anyone here use these tricks? Do you think they are strong magic? Do you have a variation of paddle trick you particularly like? An impromptu one, or color changing knives?

Right now, these are the three biggest magic e-markets. Do you have one in particular that you purchase from a lot?

Hello!

I’m a college senior who enjoys magic, and I have often performed for free at open mics and talent shows around my community. I am by no means a professional, and have only been practicing for about a year. Recently, a college student who saw one of my performances reached out to me offering a paid gig doing magic for her birthday. I want to be cheap as it is for a college student, but have absolutely no clue what is a reasonable amount to charge. I would be doing around a 20 minute set, but it’s gonna take pretty extensive prep and learning new tricks for me to feel prepared for it. Any suggestions?

Is it possible to hire a magician to do tricks online via a discord call to see some tricks? I have no idea where to even look this up but I was hoping to find one for my birthday next week.

I’m in a local band and I’m looking for a way to blend magic into a music stage show somehow. If anybody knows of any effects that could be useful without breaking the bank or hogging the spotlight that’d be awesome!

Hello, i was wondering if you know about magicians that have simmilar performing style and have published effects simmilar to Andy from The Jerx? I find him pretty unique and it would be great if i could find more resources for this type of magic predentations.