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Magic Hot List: The Hot Card Trick
In this first magic hot list, I share my top ten variations of “The Hot Card Trick”, better known as Chicago Opener or Red Hot Mama.
Card Plot Chronologies: The Hot Card Trick
A chronological timeline of significant variations of The Hot Card Trick plot, more commonly known as Chicago Opener or Red Hot Mama.
Obscure Origins: Chicago Opener or Red Hot Mama?
In this post, we explore the history of the most famous card trick to emerge from the Chicago magic scene and find out why it has two names.
Twisting the Aces Three Ways
In this post, I share three ways to perform “Twisting the Aces” as well as some ideas to make the magic easier to follow.
Thematic Thinking
How to develop a strong theme for your magic, using a puppy-inspired presentation for "Twisting the Aces" as an example.
The Power of Premise & Plot
Writing a script is one of the best ways to improve your magic. In this short article, we discuss the concepts of premise and plot.
True Voodoo: 5 Voodoo Myths Busted!
Five popular myths about Voodoo busted. Should we even use it as a presentational hook for our magic? Learn “Twodoo Voodoo” for FREE.
Tricks, Tricks and More Tricks: I Got 9 Card Problems, But a Trick Ain't One!
A new monthly column featuring three tricks. This month, we're looking at "The Nine Card Problem" by Jim Steinmeyer.
Which Waddingtons?
An article about the most popular playing cards in the UK. Did you know that they were printed in two factories?