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Finding Ideas for Magic Presentations – Faster Than Light

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Faster Than Light

Finding Ideas for Magic Presentations

By Tom Phoenix

Magic books and dvds are great for learning the mechanics and bare-bones presentations. But what is a great resource for finding presentations? Before I get into that, here is a routine called Faster than Light I enjoy, and you are welcome to use it.

Presentation of Faster Than Light:

You address the audience: “The great question of traveling as fast or faster than light has had scientists and physicists scratching their heads and engaging in heated debates for well over 100 years. And the mysteries surrounding the relationship between light, space, and time itself, are baffling. For instance, if one were to travel forwards in time, they then would have to travel faster than light, And if this was so, where, in space, would they be?”

“For this, I will need a volunteer, you ma‟am, what is your name?”

“Tracy.” She says.

“Wonderful. Tracy, if you could, take this paper and pencil and take a seat here. I am going to count backwards from five, and when I get to one, you will slowly close your eyes. Take a deep breath in. Five. Slowly let it out. Four. A breath in. Three. Focus on relaxing. Let it out. Two. Breathe calmly now, you‟re doing very well. One. Your eyes are closed, you are fully relaxed, and all the stresses of the day have melted away. In your mind, you are sitting in a white room, in front of you, there is a table, and on that table, there is a deck of cards. Watch as this deck spreads itself on the table. A single card slides out, rises off the table, and you see which card it is. The card floats back onto the table, slides back into the deck, and the deck fades away.”

 

Get Faster than Light by Tom Phoenix Free of Charge

The presentation method for the above effect is very simple to do. We would like to give you this effect free of charge as an example of the power of building presentation on even a  simple magic trick.  You can download the method in a FREE pdf ebook here

How to develop an engaging premise.

I recommend song lyrics, fictional books, scientific books, psychology essays…. Essentially, go read anything which sparks your interest, and read a variety of subjects and genres within a short period of time. For instance, read an essay on astrophysics during the day, and then before bed, read a chapter in an art history book. The next morning, take ten minutes before breakfast to read a chapter in a sci-fi book. And then repeat the process that day.

The idea is to feed the brain with otherwise disconnected bits of information, and in the minds‟ effort to find order, you‟ll find yourself coming up with abstract connections between subjects. For the artist, this often leads to tying these connections together and expressing them through a medium (magic, in our case).

Write down those connections, with a brief explanation of how they relate, and then find a way to model/illustrate this new concept, using magic. For example, here is a quote from “Reaper‟s Gale”, by Stephen Erikson – “There’s only so much mortal flesh and bone can take. The oldest rule of all.” That quote, combined with this song: “Torn Beyond Reason”, by Woods of Desolation, resulted in my creation “Rebirth”.

The idea of restoring a card without remnants of harm, seems too perfect. Too perfect for our world. Wounds always leave scars, and though the card is „reborn‟, the memories of our past will ever remain.

 

More Material from Tom Phoenix:

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  • 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: ebooks, free tricks, magic ebooks, Magic Freebies

A Free and Easy Alternative to Magicians Smoke Devices

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Cloud of Smoke by Jordan Victoria

Cloud of Smoke by Jordan Victoria – Free Ebook

Magicians smoke devices can be very expensive. Jordan Victoria teaches a free, easy alternative to magicians smoke devices that are commercially available.

If you are looking into choosing between the various commercial, professional magicians smoke devices on the market, you may find this guide to magicians smoke devices useful.

Or:

Download this free ebook that will teach you a simple method to produce a cloud of smoke when required. Here’s what magicians are saying about it:

“Very clever use of a common item to get smoke just where you need it. Thanks” – Simon Tarrent

“Excellent. Why didn’t I think of this?!?“ – Bran McCreed

“Hardware stores and toy shops.. It’s a gold mine for creative magicians. Jordan has indeed found gold, with this simple little ‘hack’ to get smoke where you need it.” – Mark Hanson

“I own Cloud 9 which I brought from MoM. I’m also going to be using Cloud of Smoke.. Thank you so much for all the free magic and support you give me. It’s unique amongst magic shops.” – Sian Greensford

 

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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

Filed Under: how to do magic tricks Tagged With: free tricks, magic ebooks, Magic Freebies

Approaching Magic Practice – Free eBook

by Dominic Reyes 1 Comment

Approaching Magic Practice eBook

Approaching Magic Practice – Free eBook on Effective Practice Techniques for Magicians

Over the years, many magicians visit the magic shop to get personal tuition or simply for us to help with a routine or technique they are struggling to learn. There is often a common reason for their lack of progress:

The method of practice they are using to learn their magic tricks.

Do you find that you are spending a great deal of time 'practicing your magic' but seem to be making little progress? Do you get disheartened because you don't seem to be able to perform a trick as well as you feel you should?

 

In this free 102 page book, Dominic Reyes shares advice and techniques he has learned about effective magic practice over more than 20 years. The book is intended to give you a structured plan of action, ways to get faster results, and practical tips that will make a huge difference to your approach to learning magic tricks.
 

Topics Include:
 

  • Why magicians waste so much time getting little result
  • How to avoid the 'pitfall of choice'
  • A structured, focused practice program
  • Ways to stay motivated
  • How to judge your progress
  • The psychology of practice techniques
  • How to spot and correct errors
  • Example study programs
  • Ways to Improve your existing material
  • How to build presentation into your practice
  • The 20/20/20 method of practice
  • Techniques to avoid performance drift
  • How to set practice goals
  • The bst way to remove a practice plateau
  • And much, much more

 

 
 
'I think this is a really great e-book, lots of very useful information and suggestions – I definitely have to implement some of these strategies.  Hard to pick a favourite, but I think a great idea for me is "choice is your enemy when it comes to getting things done" – something I really need to keep in mind!' – Dan Pearman
 
This is what I have needed for so long, and the book is full of very wise and useful information thank you 5 out of 5' – David Phillips 

 

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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

Filed Under: how to do magic tricks, practice Tagged With: ebook, magic ebooks, practice

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