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Old Magic Books 

by Dominic Reyes 1 Comment

Wise words from a magician who knows what he is talking about:

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  • Anniversary Waltz Free Magic Download
  • Approaching Magic Practice Ebook
  • Approaching Tables Ebook
  • Recommended For Magic Beginners
  • Cagey Tutorial
  • Choose Magic Set Kids
  • Cloud of Smoke Free Ebook
  • Double Lift Project Free Download
  • Duplex Free Magic Download
  • Epoch Free Magic Tutorials
  • Electric Touch Free Ebook
  • False Shuffles and Cuts Magic Download
  • Faster Than Light - Magic Download
  • Finger-Exercises
  • How to Break In Playing Cards
  • How to Learn Magic Tricks
  • Tips for Leaving a Magic Gigi
  • LSQ Ebook - Free
  • Magicians Fees Ebook
  • Mistakes in Magic Ebook
  • More Icandy
  • The One Minute Magic Business Ebook
  • Pitfalls Magic Family and Friends
  • Safe - Free Magic Ebook
  • School of Cool Free Download
  • Sleight of Hand Beginners Course
  • Split Free Magic Video Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 2 Download
  • Sweet 360 Free Magic Download
  • The 80's Called Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 3
  • Think Tank Free Magic Download
  • Turnover Pass Free Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Download
  • Understanding Misdirection Free Ebook
  • Watch It Free Ebook
  • Wedding Exhibition Guide for Magicians
  • Confidence For Magicians
  • The Indian Shuffle

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Vegas Aces and the Simplification of Magic Tricks

by Dominic Reyes 1 Comment

Vegas Aces

I was discussing Vegas Aces with a fellow magician at a gig last night. We were talking about the ‘art’ of magic and if simplification was an admirable goal

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Which aspect is more central to the art: The mechanics or the presentation? If we say that the meat and meaning of a trick is its performance and the effect it has on the spectator, then the more simplification of method, the purer the art?

Or does the degree of effort/mechanics/complexity, add or subtract value? Should we, as we develop as magicians, strive to strip away all unneeded, wasteful, or needlessly complex methods, to aim for the most direct, stripped down, pure method for any part of a trick?

Vegas Aces creates an ‘easier path’ to the effect.

Funny what you get talking about whilst the awards/speeches take place…

Later, I received this argument on the subject by Tom Cutt:

This is an erroneous assumption. Simplification for simplification’s sake does NOT make for purer art. The pureness of an art form is in its experience upon its audience. Much of simplification comes with a cost to the magical effect, a cost to that experience upon its audience.

In the case of Vegas Aces the gimmick makes for a much cleaner visual image and, therefore, a more magical experience. The fact that it involves less difficult sleight of hand is a fortunate byproduct of making the effect stronger.

Quote:

Should we, as we develop as magicians, strive to strip away all unneeded, wasteful, or needlessly complex methods, to aim for the most direct, stripped down, pure method

No, we should strive to present the most magical experience for people, regardless of the method that requires.

 

What do you think? Let us know in the comments section below:

  • 6 Free Magic Tricks From Jay Sankey
  • Anniversary Waltz Free Magic Download
  • Approaching Magic Practice Ebook
  • Approaching Tables Ebook
  • Recommended For Magic Beginners
  • Cagey Tutorial
  • Choose Magic Set Kids
  • Cloud of Smoke Free Ebook
  • Double Lift Project Free Download
  • Duplex Free Magic Download
  • Epoch Free Magic Tutorials
  • Electric Touch Free Ebook
  • False Shuffles and Cuts Magic Download
  • Faster Than Light - Magic Download
  • Finger-Exercises
  • How to Break In Playing Cards
  • How to Learn Magic Tricks
  • Tips for Leaving a Magic Gigi
  • LSQ Ebook - Free
  • Magicians Fees Ebook
  • Mistakes in Magic Ebook
  • More Icandy
  • The One Minute Magic Business Ebook
  • Pitfalls Magic Family and Friends
  • Safe - Free Magic Ebook
  • School of Cool Free Download
  • Sleight of Hand Beginners Course
  • Split Free Magic Video Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 2 Download
  • Sweet 360 Free Magic Download
  • The 80's Called Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 3
  • Think Tank Free Magic Download
  • Turnover Pass Free Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Download
  • Understanding Misdirection Free Ebook
  • Watch It Free Ebook
  • Wedding Exhibition Guide for Magicians
  • Confidence For Magicians
  • The Indian Shuffle

Filed Under: how to do magic tricks Tagged With: magic advice

How to Remove Sharpie Marker Pen from a Prediction Board 

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Remove Ink Sharpie Marker Pen

How to Remove Sharpie Ink from a Prediction Board

A lot of magicians use wet wipe marker pens when writing predictions, but sometimes only a sharpie is at hand.  Here’s a quick easy tip to remove sharpie marker pen ink when needed. This also works if you have used a sharpie on a whiteboard or similar surface. This is specifically useful when performing Priceless by Richard Sanders.

To remove the marks made with a Sharpie permanent marker, simply write over the marks with a dry erase pen, and then wipe it all off. I believe that this allows the ink to be wiped off because of the alcohol in the dry erase.

Show me the range of magic tricks that use a sharpie marker pen? 

 

  • 6 Free Magic Tricks From Jay Sankey
  • Anniversary Waltz Free Magic Download
  • Approaching Magic Practice Ebook
  • Approaching Tables Ebook
  • Recommended For Magic Beginners
  • Cagey Tutorial
  • Choose Magic Set Kids
  • Cloud of Smoke Free Ebook
  • Double Lift Project Free Download
  • Duplex Free Magic Download
  • Epoch Free Magic Tutorials
  • Electric Touch Free Ebook
  • False Shuffles and Cuts Magic Download
  • Faster Than Light - Magic Download
  • Finger-Exercises
  • How to Break In Playing Cards
  • How to Learn Magic Tricks
  • Tips for Leaving a Magic Gigi
  • LSQ Ebook - Free
  • Magicians Fees Ebook
  • Mistakes in Magic Ebook
  • More Icandy
  • The One Minute Magic Business Ebook
  • Pitfalls Magic Family and Friends
  • Safe - Free Magic Ebook
  • School of Cool Free Download
  • Sleight of Hand Beginners Course
  • Split Free Magic Video Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 2 Download
  • Sweet 360 Free Magic Download
  • The 80's Called Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Vol 3
  • Think Tank Free Magic Download
  • Turnover Pass Free Download
  • Self Working Card Tricks Download
  • Understanding Misdirection Free Ebook
  • Watch It Free Ebook
  • Wedding Exhibition Guide for Magicians
  • Confidence For Magicians
  • The Indian Shuffle

Filed Under: how to do magic tricks Tagged With: magic advice, Questions and Answers

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