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The Magic of Mysterio

How can learning more about fictional characters from pop culture help us improve our performances? Read this post to find out!
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Receiptful Practices

Some thoughts on recent releases "Transaction" and "EDCeipt", and some more general ideas related to mental magic using receipts.
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Exploring Erdnase: Secrets of the Professional Card Cheat

In this post, you'll learn about the philosophy and psychology of cheating at cards according to S.W. Erdnase.
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Hidden Gems: "Out on Location" by Roy Walton and Karl Fulves

An easy, self-working card trick that can be performed with a borrowed pack.
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Exploring Erdnase: The Mindset of the Professional Gambler

In his introduction, Erdnase offers many interesting insights into the mindset of the professional gambler. This particular passage caught my attenti…
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Exploring Erdnase: Show Me the Money!

In this post, we'll be taking a look at the famous preface from the book and discuss whether the author's primary motive was money.
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Understanding the Impossible: Do That Again!

Why do people ask magicians to repeat tricks? And what should we do when someone makes this request?
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Hocus Focus: Deliberate Practice, the Myth of the 10,000-Hour Rule and the Illusion of Mastery

An article on deliberate practice and how amateur magicians can take advantage of a more mindful approach to practising magic.
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Exploring Erdnase: The Bible of Card Magic

Join the Bag of Tricks Book Club and read The Expert at The Card Table with me during 2023.
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Dem Bones!

A short article about performing magic tricks with dice. You will also learn a fun trick with four regular dice called "Sum the Spots".
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Magic Hot List: The Hot Card Trick

In this first magic hot l,ist, I share my top ten variations of "The Hot Card Trick", better known as Chicago Opener or Red Hot Mama.