:. Magic Roadshow
:. September 1st, 2005 :. Issue # 30
:. Rick Carruth / editor (C)copyright 2005, all rights reserved worldwide.
:. David Breth & Dennis Regling / contributing editors
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:. September 1st, 2005 :. Issue # 30
:. Rick Carruth / editor (C)copyright 2005, all rights reserved worldwide.
:. David Breth & Dennis Regling / contributing editors
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Hi All..
Welcome to a new issue of Magic Roadshow - magics' premier newsletter. First, I must welcome all the new subscribers since last issue. There are about fifty of you wonderful folks, scholarly and wise beyond your years, who help keep the Magic Roadshow on course...
Don't be shy. If you want to see something in particular in a future issue, email me and let me know. I realize that my writing is 'stuffy' sometimes, but I'm actually a great big honey bear of a guy who loves to hear from, and share with, my readers..
Note: I've changed the header on my site - StreetMagic.info , and I would like to know what you think about it, good or bad...
Some issues feel more complete to me than others. I have a good feeling about this one.. Each day, I seemed to find something else that I wanted to include in this issue. When all was tossed about, MagRoad narrowed it's content to this:
:: Do It Yourself Magic Kits - Dennis Regling
:: The Art of Card Splitting - a review
:: Tricks of my Trade pt.2 - David Breth
:: Free Stuff - 2 Hot Sites
:: Molten Metal - product review
:: Magi Que 2005 - Barron Stringfellow
:: Monkey Business
Please keep the less fortunate folks of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in your thoughts and prayers. I'm sure we have subscribers in harms way. I hope to hear from you guys soon...
As you casually read this issue, think of what could have been in YOUR life if not for the grace of God.
Nuff said..
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:. Do It Yourself Magic Kits
:. Dennis Regling / contributing editor
Recently I did a vacation Bible school for a church in St Louis. We offered a magic kit as a reward for bringing the most guests, one for a boy and one for a girl. Every night we had more and more kids showing up.
These were simple little kits with a magic fish, a snapper, 3 dollar repeat, a devil's hook, and a few other tricks, plus a booklet with 50 other tricks. They were in a nice 9" x 11" x 3" white mailing box. On the cover was a page size label with my picture, a list of the tricks and some other basic information. The cost of these magic kits was under $2.00. They looked to have about a ten to twenty dollar value.
If you are a magician, having your own magic kit, with your face on the box really creates the image of a professional. I used them as give-aways, but they can also be used for back-of-the-room sales. Doing a fundraiser for a school? Offer a free magic kit for whoever sells the most tickets. Plus they can also be sold a! fter the show. Doing a birthday party? Offer a magic kit with your picture on it as an incentive to book you. What a great gift for the birthday child.
If you will use your imagination, I am sure you can think of several ways you could use a professional-looking magic kit to promote your business and increase your income.
The tricks I put in the box were simple tricks from D.Robbins and Company in New Jersey. All of the items were only pennies each. Plus this company sells a small booklet with 50 magic tricks, again for pennies. This booklet makes a great give-away if you put your info on the back. Less than two dollars fills a box nicely.
You can get Two-Card Monte for about 8 cents each. These sell for $2 retail. Fortune Telling fish are 4 cents each. They are not exactly a magic trick, but kids love them. Devil's hooks, butterfly illusions and more are all available very inexpensively. Of course, you can always spend more if you want. Want a deluxe kit? A Sup! er-Deluxe Kit? You are only limited by your imagination.
Boxes can be bought through the mail, wholesale or at your local office supply store. They will have the white mailing boxes with the tuck-in lid. Get white - they look clean and sharp.
Now for the cover label, I went to Staples and bought a package of AVERY 8 1/2" x 11"labels. I designed the label on my computer with PrintShop. I have a caricature of myself pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I used that, a party design background, and listed the general contents of the box on the label. It covered the lid of the box and looked very nice. I wish I could have shrinkwrapped it, but I sealed it across the front with clear strapping tape and it looked great.
I am including some sources for you to use to buy the components for your own magic kit. When you have one completed, drop me an email. Let me know what it cost you, what you put in it and what you used it for.
Thank you and God bless, Dennis
SOURCES:
PAPER MART (boxes)
9" x 6" x 3" White Tuck Boxes for as little as 36 cents
http://www.papermart.com
D.ROBBINS & CO. (Wholesale Magic Supplies)
http://www.ezmagicrobbins.com/drhome.html
Requires Minimum Order
Tricks can be bought for pennies
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Special Thanks to my friend - Dennis Regling. You can read other valuable articles by Dennis at http://www.bellaonline.com/site/magic .
Also, visit Dennis at his personal website.. http://www.bibledefender.com/
Content copyright © 2001-2005 Dennis Regling. All rights reserved.
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:. De'vo XB
Extreme card manipulations taken to - an extreme. So much mind blowing content is included in the XB DVD Double Volume Set, full retail should be about $90.
For beginner through intermediate, almost 4 hours of pro tips, valuable information, secrets of performing and promoting yourself and incredible moves you will NOT find anywhere else (and introducing the brand new "Perching" concept that is revolutionizing XCM)....
$39.95 for the two DVD set, quickly becoming scarce as word spreads. Some sites have already taken down their sales links until they can get additional copies.. honestly!
Go to this link and watch a sample video...
Click Here
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:. The Art of Card Splitting
Hosted by Marty "Martini" Grams, this full length DVD details the art of card splitting. Sub titled 'Learn How To Make Your Own Gimmicked & Gaffed Cards', Marty's DVD details how he divides cards and puts them together again to create professional quality gaffs.
This is not normally a DVD I would purchase. But, when I ran across an ad for 'The Art of Card Splitting' several months ago, I was curious as to how in-depth Mr. Grams would go. I've tossed about the notion of buying 'TAOCS' several times since, but each time I continued to put it off, as I had convinced myself that I would probably not learn enough to justify the twenty-nine dollar purchase price.
I can buy a deck of gaffed Bicycles for about half that, so why spend money on a DVD to teach me to make my own.
Still, I liked the idea of being able to split my own cards and make the exact gaffs I wanted. To speed this review along - I bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago and I would like to share my opinion of Marty and his techniques.
I wish I had bought the DVD several months ago.
The DVD is a video version of Marty's famous "Lickety Split" lecture, in which he taught his listeners his method of dividing cards with nothing more than a hard surface and an Exacto type knife. After watching the DVD once, I actually had a working knowledge of the proper techniques, and it does take proper technique, to divide and create my own gaffs.
The necessary tools can all be purchased at Wal-mart, or a local craft store. (nothing complicated here..) Marty successfully teaches in a professional, clear, and concise manner that makes learning easy. As an additional bonus, Marty teaches how to make "Acrobatic Cards" for the more advanced cardmen in the audience.
At the conclusion of the lecture, Marty both performs and explains the secrets behind, and the gaffed cards used, to perform ten impressive acts of apparently impossible legerdemain. That's what makes gaffed cards special - the ability to make simple tricks appear impossible.
You will learn the secret to: Card To Wallet, Princess Cards, 8 Card Brainwave, Parade of the Kings, Impossible, Ghost of a Chance, Hofzinser's Card, Hunter's Monte, and two versions of The Dam Tricks. Personally, I felt that these tricks alone were worth the purchase price of TAOCS, as they were all extremely do-able, even for beginners, but appeared to be sophisticated sleight-of-hand - thanks to Marty's gaffed cards.
I don't know how to explain it, or how to justify it, but I like knowing how to make my OWN gaffed cards. It's just a man thing, I suppose...
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"The Art of Card Splitting" is available at a number of locations worldwide including. http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk , http://www.misdirections.com , http://www.penguinmagic.com , http://www.zauberschrank.de .. and
http://www.martinismagic.com/index.html
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Special Note !!
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Marty has just made the following offer..
"My wife and I along with our children sent off a check to the Red Cross to help with the victims in the South, and while sitting and watching the devastation, I thought of an idea to get some of you guys to pitch in as well"
"If you'll send me a check for $30.00 made payable to the Red Cross, I will send you my DVD " The Art of Card Splitting" FREE and POSTPAID. We will then take all the checks received and send them together to the Red Cross at one time showing support from Magicians.."
Let's pick a date.. say September 15th, as the cutoff for this..
You get to make a donation to a very worthwhile cause, and you will receive a free DVD as well..
Send your checks to:
Martini's Magic
P O Box 189
Delta, Pa. 17314
Please indicate on the envelope: ATTN RCD ( Red Cross Donation)
( Thanks Tim Q !)
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:. "Tricks of My Trade" ( Part Two ) - David Breth
Fun & practical close-up magic that I perform in the restaurant weekly (Wednesday through Saturday) and in my other close-up shows six days per week.
Order these tricks from a real live magic shop and help keep the ‘magic’ alive.
Lets get started...
‘Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic’
I really think that of all the books on general magic for the amateur, this is the BEST!!! An immense softbound book of over 500 pages covering almost every type of magic. Cards, Sleights, Forces, Shuffles, Gaffed Cards, Flourishes, Coins and Bills, Ropes, Silks and Handkerchiefs, Impromptu Magic, Mental Magic, Betchas, Magic You Can Make at Home, Sponge Balls, Billiard Balls, Cups and Balls, and Stage Illusions. It is an absolutely amazing collection of easy to do material that every magician should have on their shelf. It is also the perfect gift for someone who is interested in magic. This just could be the biggest selling magic book in magical history.
By Wilson, Mark From Courage Publishers 503 pages pages Price: $20.00
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Picture This
If you have ever seen Richard Sanders work, you know that his material is real world class, he is a worker. The magician shows a stack of full color photos supposedly of him as a little boy in his room holding a large fan of cards. The spectator signs the photo and you place it face down on the table. You have him select a card and upon turning over the signed photo, the little boy has dropped all of the cards except the one the spectator selected. The signed photo is then given to the spectator to keep as a souvenir. This is a really great layman pleasing close-up effect.
Picture This...really is a beautiful work to carry ALL the time!
This is a must perform for all magicians some time or other! EVERY spectator WILL ask you to perform this for them (This is one of the illusions that you have the means [without the secret being reveled] to perform time and again in the same setting! Highly recommended. $12.50
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The Results are Fabulas
Holy Moly
Attending Jay's lecture in PA a few weeks ago, I purchased his packet magic "Holy Moly" and wow. The results are in, the response is awesome. This is one packs REALLY light and plays REALLY big effect.
P.S. This trick does (As all others) require practice, if you want your spectators to remember you as the "best" magical performer’s they have ever experienced live! Practice, Practice and oh by the way Practice. GET THIS ONE TODAY!!! $15.00
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UNFORGETTABLE!!!
3D Multiplying Rabbits
If you are reading this about '3D Multiplying Rabbits' you must be wondering "if this is a trick that can be turned into an amazing effect for your audience?" The answer is a definite - Yes, children of ALL ages (3-99) will ask to see this production and endless story line potential many times over! $15.00
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Legacy of Don Alan
This long awaited book on Don Alan is destined to become a classic in magic. It's all here. The routines, the style, the history of this amazing magician. Don Alan is a true legend. Eugene Burger says that if it weren't for Don, he probably would have never become a magician. This is an in-depth look at Don's favorite and most famous routines. The Chop Cup, Devano Card Rise, Invisible Deck, Benson Bowl, Micro-Macro, Ranch Bird, Scotch & Soda, Snake Basket, Nudist Deck, Cap and Pence, Cigarette thru Quarter, and much more. The interview between Jon Racherbaumer and Don Alan is especially priceless and will definitely create some controversy. There is a full discussion on Final Loads and Don's theories on presenting and performing close up magic. Don also covers many of his stage effects as well as his famous close-up routines.
This book really belongs in your library.
By Racherbaumer, Jon From L&L Publishing 270 pages Price: $50.00
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Cardtoon
Here's a card trick for people who hate card tricks. One of the cutest and cleverest effects ever! A small stick figure of a magician is shown to be drawn on the back of each playing card in the deck. A spectator is allowed to freely call out the name of any card. The magician then slowly riffles the cards and the stick figure comes to life, removes his top hat, reaches inside, and pulls out the exact card named by the spectator. One of the most popular effects with cards ever!!
By Dan Harlan, From Hampton Ridge Price: $15.00
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Scotch and Soda (JOHNSON)
Without a doubt, the finest made of this classic locking coin effect. A half dollar and a Mexican centavo coin are shown. Hands are otherwise completely empty. The two coins are placed in a spectator's hand and he places his hand behind his back. He then is asked to hand you the half dollar, which he does. When he tries to hand you the Mexican centavo, he finds that is has changed into an American quarter or some other coin. Use the Johnson model with full confidence. Complete with brass bang ring
From Johnson Products Price: $25.00
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Order these tricks from a real live magic shop and help keep the ‘magic’ alive. May I suggest that you call Denny (410) 686-3914 http://www.dennymagic.com at the world famous Denny and Lee Magic Studio.
When you place your order with him, tell Denny ..."David Breth sent you"... .
P.S. I DO NOT receive any type of compensation from Dennis Hanney/Denny and Lee for endorsing his store and or his products!
Purchase the magic tricks that I have just suggested and you will have a fantastic start to a great routine you can perform almost any where and at any time.
Dear readers: You may have questions and or suggestions: david@davidbreth.com or (443) 866-2758
(Please, do not hesitate to contact me)
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:. Free Stuff
:. FunTymeMagic
I've found a really nice cache of four video tricks from FunTymeMagic. Each trick is a two-parter, one video covers the effect, and a second video explains the secret. You normally don't run across videos of this quality for free. Don't take my word for it.. what do I know..??
Don't Do It
Mind Merge
Conscientious Objector
Where-Dit-Go
My personal favorite is Mind Merge. Where-Dit-Go utilizes a neat little gimmicked card that is explained in detail to help you build it with scotch tape and a pair of scissors.
I bet you'll bookmark this site...
http://funtymemagic.com/free/
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:. Card Trick Central - (200+ Free Tricks)
I'm sure many of you have visited Card Trick Central in the past. But, if you haven't been back in a while, then maybe it's time for a return visit..
I think most of the tricks, and I counted more than two hundred, on the site have been submitted by magicians from around the world. They range from the easy to difficult, and are separated by classifications...
Easy Tricks ------------ Tricks for beginners.
Intermediate Tricks --- Tricks for middle level card magicians.
Hard Tricks ----------- Tricks for advanced card magicians.
Other Tricks ----------- Tricks involving other items.
Impromptu Tricks ----- Tricks that require no preparation.
Mathematical Tricks --- Tricks based on math principles.
Mental Tricks ---------- Tricks using your mind.
Memory Tricks -------- Tricks that require you to remember certain things.
Self-Working Tricks --- Steps to the trick are so simple to follow, that it almost works itself.
Sleight Index ---------- Different sleight of hand tricks including shuffles, passes and more.
Did I mention it's all free...??
http://web.superb.net/cardtric/tricks/master.htm
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:. Molten Metal
I went on a 'gathering' binge the past couple of weeks, and picked up about ten new tricks and effects I want to share with you at some point in the future. Several of the tricks I really haven't had time to explore thoroughly, and don't want to offer an opinion until I do - but, there is one exception....
:. Bob Solari's Molten Metal .:
"The performer casually picks up a spoon from amongst the several pieces of silverware lying on the table. The spoon is held at the performer's fingertips. Slowly and visibly, the spoon begins to melt and bend right in the performer's fingertips! The spoon is turned over and slowly begins to revert back to its original form!"
"Compared to bending spoons that cost double to ten times the price, 'Molten Metal' is the same great effect at a fraction of the price of the competition."
"Molten Metal is 100% under your control at all times, and can be learned in less than ten minutes. The reset is instant and the gimmick made to withstand thousands of performances."
I can attest to all of the above.. You can learn it in less than ten minutes, although I would spend a little more time perfecting your hand movements before showing it to others. Learn to perform this effect the same way consistently, and you'll fool 'em every time...
Metal bending is hot.. and you would be wise to take advantage of Bob's version and incorporate it into your routine, expecially if you're a restaurant performer.
In case you're wondering why I review and recommend Bob's version, it's because Bob has gone to the expense of sending me review items with no strings attached. There are other versions of this effect out there, but I'm not holding any of those in my hand at the moment. I can only report on the useability and quality of Bob's effect, without regard or comparison to similar effects by other dealers.
All I know is .. I like what I see...
Check it out.
http://www.gmrcreations.com/bob/16-50.htm
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:. MAGI-QUE 2005!!
Where? 411 & 425 West 9th Street
Horton, Kansas 66439
When? September 4th for Pre-Set, September 5th For Food & Fun!!
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A Great way to celebrate Labor Day! Magically!! Sunday September 4th from Noon & Monday September 5th ALL Day!!
Bring The Kids/Parents...Bring A Tent...Bring A Side Dish!!!
It’s A FREE Magical Get Together! It’s a FREE Magic Swap & Sell Meet, A FREE Bar-B-Que and It’s FREE Magic Shows - ALL Combined and, did I mention...
it’s FREE! If you are Swapping or Selling, Please bring a Table.
(If you are Selling, 10% of All Sales must go to Synergy House! It’s Tax Deductible!!
Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so!!)
We will begin setting up on Sunday The 4th at Noon, So if you’d like to arrive early, and set up your tent...feel free. Other accommadations available - call for details!
Magic Conversation And Dabbling Welcome into the night!
Bar~B~Que, Shows & Swap Meet are Monday.
Barron and Athena Stringfellow are providing the Space, Ribs, Chicken and Corn...
You provide your Beverages and a Pot-Luck Style Side Dish (Hint: Mark Your Dish With Your Name on Tape!).
Please Let Us Know You Are Coming, So We Can Have Enough On Hand!
To Arrange Stage Time for your Show or Act... Please call to let Barron or Athena know that you’re performing, and how long you will be doing. Walk-Around and Busker Type Acts please R.S.V.P, too!! We will have covered areas!!
RSVP TO: Barron or Athena
barronofmagic@yahoo.com or (785)486-3716
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Barron Stringfellow~ Master of All That Is Magical! 121 West 8th Street Horton, KS 66439 (785) 486-3716
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________ Monkey Business
As hurricane Katrina tore through the South Monday, I sat at my computer as the outer bands of wind and rain swirled outside our home in Spartanburg. With so many people dealing with the event of a lifetime, I contemplated all aspects of being a magician. I learned through experience that emergency and law enforcement personnel often deal with stressful times through humor. You go bananas if you can't keep a sense of humor, you know..
This is what I came up with...
Q: What do you call 15 magicians in a circle?
A: A dope ring.
Q: What should you do when a magician throws a hand grenade at you?
A: Pull the pin and throw it back.
Q: If a mentalist and a magician are tossed off a building, who hits the ground first?
A: The mentalist. The magician has to stop to ask directions.
Q: What does a bowling ball and a illusionist have in common?
A: Who cares? They'll both end up in a gutter.
Q: Why do magicians drive VW's?
A: Because they can't spell PORSCHE!
Q: What do you call a mentalist in an institution of higher learning?
A: A visitor.
Q: How do you get a one-armed magician out of a tree?
A: Wave at 'em.
Q: Why do blondes have big bellybuttons?
A: From dating magicians.
Q.What are the worst six years in a magician's life?
A: Third Grade.
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A painting contractor was speaking with a woman about her job. In the first room she said she would like a light blue. The contractor wrote it down and went to the window, opened it, and yelled out "GREEN SIDE UP!"
In the second room she told the painter she would like it painted in a soft yellow. He wrote this on his pad, walked to the window, opened it, and yelled "GREEN SIDE UP!"
The lady was somewhat curious but said nothing. In the third room she said she would like it painted a warm rose color. The painter wrote this down, walked to the window, opened it and yelled "GREEN SIDE UP!"
Perplexed, the lady asked him, "Why do you keep yelling 'green side up'?"
"I'm sorry," replied the contractor, "But I have a crew of magicians laying sod across the street."
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And on that note.. I'm going to call it a wrap. Hope you enjoyed this issue, and found something that will help you expand as a performer.
Visit my site.. Street Magic Bullets, and let me know what you think about the new header. You can email me here..
Also, don't forget to stop by Magic Bullets - the blog, and see what discussion, news, and general 'stuff' is being tossed about..
May my next issue find you well..
Rick Carruth
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Welcome to a new issue of Magic Roadshow - magics' premier newsletter. First, I must welcome all the new subscribers since last issue. There are about fifty of you wonderful folks, scholarly and wise beyond your years, who help keep the Magic Roadshow on course...
Don't be shy. If you want to see something in particular in a future issue, email me and let me know. I realize that my writing is 'stuffy' sometimes, but I'm actually a great big honey bear of a guy who loves to hear from, and share with, my readers..
Note: I've changed the header on my site - StreetMagic.info , and I would like to know what you think about it, good or bad...
Some issues feel more complete to me than others. I have a good feeling about this one.. Each day, I seemed to find something else that I wanted to include in this issue. When all was tossed about, MagRoad narrowed it's content to this:
:: Do It Yourself Magic Kits - Dennis Regling
:: The Art of Card Splitting - a review
:: Tricks of my Trade pt.2 - David Breth
:: Free Stuff - 2 Hot Sites
:: Molten Metal - product review
:: Magi Que 2005 - Barron Stringfellow
:: Monkey Business
Please keep the less fortunate folks of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama in your thoughts and prayers. I'm sure we have subscribers in harms way. I hope to hear from you guys soon...
As you casually read this issue, think of what could have been in YOUR life if not for the grace of God.
Nuff said..
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:. Do It Yourself Magic Kits
:. Dennis Regling / contributing editor
Recently I did a vacation Bible school for a church in St Louis. We offered a magic kit as a reward for bringing the most guests, one for a boy and one for a girl. Every night we had more and more kids showing up.
These were simple little kits with a magic fish, a snapper, 3 dollar repeat, a devil's hook, and a few other tricks, plus a booklet with 50 other tricks. They were in a nice 9" x 11" x 3" white mailing box. On the cover was a page size label with my picture, a list of the tricks and some other basic information. The cost of these magic kits was under $2.00. They looked to have about a ten to twenty dollar value.
If you are a magician, having your own magic kit, with your face on the box really creates the image of a professional. I used them as give-aways, but they can also be used for back-of-the-room sales. Doing a fundraiser for a school? Offer a free magic kit for whoever sells the most tickets. Plus they can also be sold a! fter the show. Doing a birthday party? Offer a magic kit with your picture on it as an incentive to book you. What a great gift for the birthday child.
If you will use your imagination, I am sure you can think of several ways you could use a professional-looking magic kit to promote your business and increase your income.
The tricks I put in the box were simple tricks from D.Robbins and Company in New Jersey. All of the items were only pennies each. Plus this company sells a small booklet with 50 magic tricks, again for pennies. This booklet makes a great give-away if you put your info on the back. Less than two dollars fills a box nicely.
You can get Two-Card Monte for about 8 cents each. These sell for $2 retail. Fortune Telling fish are 4 cents each. They are not exactly a magic trick, but kids love them. Devil's hooks, butterfly illusions and more are all available very inexpensively. Of course, you can always spend more if you want. Want a deluxe kit? A Sup! er-Deluxe Kit? You are only limited by your imagination.
Boxes can be bought through the mail, wholesale or at your local office supply store. They will have the white mailing boxes with the tuck-in lid. Get white - they look clean and sharp.
Now for the cover label, I went to Staples and bought a package of AVERY 8 1/2" x 11"labels. I designed the label on my computer with PrintShop. I have a caricature of myself pulling a rabbit out of a hat. I used that, a party design background, and listed the general contents of the box on the label. It covered the lid of the box and looked very nice. I wish I could have shrinkwrapped it, but I sealed it across the front with clear strapping tape and it looked great.
I am including some sources for you to use to buy the components for your own magic kit. When you have one completed, drop me an email. Let me know what it cost you, what you put in it and what you used it for.
Thank you and God bless, Dennis
SOURCES:
PAPER MART (boxes)
9" x 6" x 3" White Tuck Boxes for as little as 36 cents
http://www.papermart.com
D.ROBBINS & CO. (Wholesale Magic Supplies)
http://www.ezmagicrobbins.com/drhome.html
Requires Minimum Order
Tricks can be bought for pennies
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Special Thanks to my friend - Dennis Regling. You can read other valuable articles by Dennis at http://www.bellaonline.com/site/magic .
Also, visit Dennis at his personal website.. http://www.bibledefender.com/
Content copyright © 2001-2005 Dennis Regling. All rights reserved.
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:. De'vo XB
Extreme card manipulations taken to - an extreme. So much mind blowing content is included in the XB DVD Double Volume Set, full retail should be about $90.
For beginner through intermediate, almost 4 hours of pro tips, valuable information, secrets of performing and promoting yourself and incredible moves you will NOT find anywhere else (and introducing the brand new "Perching" concept that is revolutionizing XCM)....
$39.95 for the two DVD set, quickly becoming scarce as word spreads. Some sites have already taken down their sales links until they can get additional copies.. honestly!
Go to this link and watch a sample video...
Click Here
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:. The Art of Card Splitting
Hosted by Marty "Martini" Grams, this full length DVD details the art of card splitting. Sub titled 'Learn How To Make Your Own Gimmicked & Gaffed Cards', Marty's DVD details how he divides cards and puts them together again to create professional quality gaffs.
This is not normally a DVD I would purchase. But, when I ran across an ad for 'The Art of Card Splitting' several months ago, I was curious as to how in-depth Mr. Grams would go. I've tossed about the notion of buying 'TAOCS' several times since, but each time I continued to put it off, as I had convinced myself that I would probably not learn enough to justify the twenty-nine dollar purchase price.
I can buy a deck of gaffed Bicycles for about half that, so why spend money on a DVD to teach me to make my own.
Still, I liked the idea of being able to split my own cards and make the exact gaffs I wanted. To speed this review along - I bought the DVD a couple of weeks ago and I would like to share my opinion of Marty and his techniques.
I wish I had bought the DVD several months ago.
The DVD is a video version of Marty's famous "Lickety Split" lecture, in which he taught his listeners his method of dividing cards with nothing more than a hard surface and an Exacto type knife. After watching the DVD once, I actually had a working knowledge of the proper techniques, and it does take proper technique, to divide and create my own gaffs.
The necessary tools can all be purchased at Wal-mart, or a local craft store. (nothing complicated here..) Marty successfully teaches in a professional, clear, and concise manner that makes learning easy. As an additional bonus, Marty teaches how to make "Acrobatic Cards" for the more advanced cardmen in the audience.
At the conclusion of the lecture, Marty both performs and explains the secrets behind, and the gaffed cards used, to perform ten impressive acts of apparently impossible legerdemain. That's what makes gaffed cards special - the ability to make simple tricks appear impossible.
You will learn the secret to: Card To Wallet, Princess Cards, 8 Card Brainwave, Parade of the Kings, Impossible, Ghost of a Chance, Hofzinser's Card, Hunter's Monte, and two versions of The Dam Tricks. Personally, I felt that these tricks alone were worth the purchase price of TAOCS, as they were all extremely do-able, even for beginners, but appeared to be sophisticated sleight-of-hand - thanks to Marty's gaffed cards.
I don't know how to explain it, or how to justify it, but I like knowing how to make my OWN gaffed cards. It's just a man thing, I suppose...
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"The Art of Card Splitting" is available at a number of locations worldwide including. http://www.world-of-magic.co.uk , http://www.misdirections.com , http://www.penguinmagic.com , http://www.zauberschrank.de .. and
http://www.martinismagic.com/index.html
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Special Note !!
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Marty has just made the following offer..
"My wife and I along with our children sent off a check to the Red Cross to help with the victims in the South, and while sitting and watching the devastation, I thought of an idea to get some of you guys to pitch in as well"
"If you'll send me a check for $30.00 made payable to the Red Cross, I will send you my DVD " The Art of Card Splitting" FREE and POSTPAID. We will then take all the checks received and send them together to the Red Cross at one time showing support from Magicians.."
Let's pick a date.. say September 15th, as the cutoff for this..
You get to make a donation to a very worthwhile cause, and you will receive a free DVD as well..
Send your checks to:
Martini's Magic
P O Box 189
Delta, Pa. 17314
Please indicate on the envelope: ATTN RCD ( Red Cross Donation)
( Thanks Tim Q !)
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:. "Tricks of My Trade" ( Part Two ) - David Breth
Fun & practical close-up magic that I perform in the restaurant weekly (Wednesday through Saturday) and in my other close-up shows six days per week.
Order these tricks from a real live magic shop and help keep the ‘magic’ alive.
Lets get started...
‘Mark Wilson Complete Course in Magic’
I really think that of all the books on general magic for the amateur, this is the BEST!!! An immense softbound book of over 500 pages covering almost every type of magic. Cards, Sleights, Forces, Shuffles, Gaffed Cards, Flourishes, Coins and Bills, Ropes, Silks and Handkerchiefs, Impromptu Magic, Mental Magic, Betchas, Magic You Can Make at Home, Sponge Balls, Billiard Balls, Cups and Balls, and Stage Illusions. It is an absolutely amazing collection of easy to do material that every magician should have on their shelf. It is also the perfect gift for someone who is interested in magic. This just could be the biggest selling magic book in magical history.
By Wilson, Mark From Courage Publishers 503 pages pages Price: $20.00
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Picture This
If you have ever seen Richard Sanders work, you know that his material is real world class, he is a worker. The magician shows a stack of full color photos supposedly of him as a little boy in his room holding a large fan of cards. The spectator signs the photo and you place it face down on the table. You have him select a card and upon turning over the signed photo, the little boy has dropped all of the cards except the one the spectator selected. The signed photo is then given to the spectator to keep as a souvenir. This is a really great layman pleasing close-up effect.
Picture This...really is a beautiful work to carry ALL the time!
This is a must perform for all magicians some time or other! EVERY spectator WILL ask you to perform this for them (This is one of the illusions that you have the means [without the secret being reveled] to perform time and again in the same setting! Highly recommended. $12.50
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The Results are Fabulas
Holy Moly
Attending Jay's lecture in PA a few weeks ago, I purchased his packet magic "Holy Moly" and wow. The results are in, the response is awesome. This is one packs REALLY light and plays REALLY big effect.
P.S. This trick does (As all others) require practice, if you want your spectators to remember you as the "best" magical performer’s they have ever experienced live! Practice, Practice and oh by the way Practice. GET THIS ONE TODAY!!! $15.00
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UNFORGETTABLE!!!
3D Multiplying Rabbits
If you are reading this about '3D Multiplying Rabbits' you must be wondering "if this is a trick that can be turned into an amazing effect for your audience?" The answer is a definite - Yes, children of ALL ages (3-99) will ask to see this production and endless story line potential many times over! $15.00
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Legacy of Don Alan
This long awaited book on Don Alan is destined to become a classic in magic. It's all here. The routines, the style, the history of this amazing magician. Don Alan is a true legend. Eugene Burger says that if it weren't for Don, he probably would have never become a magician. This is an in-depth look at Don's favorite and most famous routines. The Chop Cup, Devano Card Rise, Invisible Deck, Benson Bowl, Micro-Macro, Ranch Bird, Scotch & Soda, Snake Basket, Nudist Deck, Cap and Pence, Cigarette thru Quarter, and much more. The interview between Jon Racherbaumer and Don Alan is especially priceless and will definitely create some controversy. There is a full discussion on Final Loads and Don's theories on presenting and performing close up magic. Don also covers many of his stage effects as well as his famous close-up routines.
This book really belongs in your library.
By Racherbaumer, Jon From L&L Publishing 270 pages Price: $50.00
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Cardtoon
Here's a card trick for people who hate card tricks. One of the cutest and cleverest effects ever! A small stick figure of a magician is shown to be drawn on the back of each playing card in the deck. A spectator is allowed to freely call out the name of any card. The magician then slowly riffles the cards and the stick figure comes to life, removes his top hat, reaches inside, and pulls out the exact card named by the spectator. One of the most popular effects with cards ever!!
By Dan Harlan, From Hampton Ridge Price: $15.00
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Scotch and Soda (JOHNSON)
Without a doubt, the finest made of this classic locking coin effect. A half dollar and a Mexican centavo coin are shown. Hands are otherwise completely empty. The two coins are placed in a spectator's hand and he places his hand behind his back. He then is asked to hand you the half dollar, which he does. When he tries to hand you the Mexican centavo, he finds that is has changed into an American quarter or some other coin. Use the Johnson model with full confidence. Complete with brass bang ring
From Johnson Products Price: $25.00
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Order these tricks from a real live magic shop and help keep the ‘magic’ alive. May I suggest that you call Denny (410) 686-3914 http://www.dennymagic.com at the world famous Denny and Lee Magic Studio.
When you place your order with him, tell Denny ..."David Breth sent you"... .
P.S. I DO NOT receive any type of compensation from Dennis Hanney/Denny and Lee for endorsing his store and or his products!
Purchase the magic tricks that I have just suggested and you will have a fantastic start to a great routine you can perform almost any where and at any time.
Dear readers: You may have questions and or suggestions: david@davidbreth.com or (443) 866-2758
(Please, do not hesitate to contact me)
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:. Free Stuff
:. FunTymeMagic
I've found a really nice cache of four video tricks from FunTymeMagic. Each trick is a two-parter, one video covers the effect, and a second video explains the secret. You normally don't run across videos of this quality for free. Don't take my word for it.. what do I know..??
Don't Do It
Mind Merge
Conscientious Objector
Where-Dit-Go
My personal favorite is Mind Merge. Where-Dit-Go utilizes a neat little gimmicked card that is explained in detail to help you build it with scotch tape and a pair of scissors.
I bet you'll bookmark this site...
http://funtymemagic.com/free/
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:. Card Trick Central - (200+ Free Tricks)
I'm sure many of you have visited Card Trick Central in the past. But, if you haven't been back in a while, then maybe it's time for a return visit..
I think most of the tricks, and I counted more than two hundred, on the site have been submitted by magicians from around the world. They range from the easy to difficult, and are separated by classifications...
Easy Tricks ------------ Tricks for beginners.
Intermediate Tricks --- Tricks for middle level card magicians.
Hard Tricks ----------- Tricks for advanced card magicians.
Other Tricks ----------- Tricks involving other items.
Impromptu Tricks ----- Tricks that require no preparation.
Mathematical Tricks --- Tricks based on math principles.
Mental Tricks ---------- Tricks using your mind.
Memory Tricks -------- Tricks that require you to remember certain things.
Self-Working Tricks --- Steps to the trick are so simple to follow, that it almost works itself.
Sleight Index ---------- Different sleight of hand tricks including shuffles, passes and more.
Did I mention it's all free...??
http://web.superb.net/cardtric/tricks/master.htm
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:. Molten Metal
I went on a 'gathering' binge the past couple of weeks, and picked up about ten new tricks and effects I want to share with you at some point in the future. Several of the tricks I really haven't had time to explore thoroughly, and don't want to offer an opinion until I do - but, there is one exception....
:. Bob Solari's Molten Metal .:
"The performer casually picks up a spoon from amongst the several pieces of silverware lying on the table. The spoon is held at the performer's fingertips. Slowly and visibly, the spoon begins to melt and bend right in the performer's fingertips! The spoon is turned over and slowly begins to revert back to its original form!"
"Compared to bending spoons that cost double to ten times the price, 'Molten Metal' is the same great effect at a fraction of the price of the competition."
"Molten Metal is 100% under your control at all times, and can be learned in less than ten minutes. The reset is instant and the gimmick made to withstand thousands of performances."
I can attest to all of the above.. You can learn it in less than ten minutes, although I would spend a little more time perfecting your hand movements before showing it to others. Learn to perform this effect the same way consistently, and you'll fool 'em every time...
Metal bending is hot.. and you would be wise to take advantage of Bob's version and incorporate it into your routine, expecially if you're a restaurant performer.
In case you're wondering why I review and recommend Bob's version, it's because Bob has gone to the expense of sending me review items with no strings attached. There are other versions of this effect out there, but I'm not holding any of those in my hand at the moment. I can only report on the useability and quality of Bob's effect, without regard or comparison to similar effects by other dealers.
All I know is .. I like what I see...
Check it out.
http://www.gmrcreations.com/bob/16-50.htm
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:. MAGI-QUE 2005!!
Where? 411 & 425 West 9th Street
Horton, Kansas 66439
When? September 4th for Pre-Set, September 5th For Food & Fun!!
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A Great way to celebrate Labor Day! Magically!! Sunday September 4th from Noon & Monday September 5th ALL Day!!
Bring The Kids/Parents...Bring A Tent...Bring A Side Dish!!!
It’s A FREE Magical Get Together! It’s a FREE Magic Swap & Sell Meet, A FREE Bar-B-Que and It’s FREE Magic Shows - ALL Combined and, did I mention...
it’s FREE! If you are Swapping or Selling, Please bring a Table.
(If you are Selling, 10% of All Sales must go to Synergy House! It’s Tax Deductible!!
Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so!!)
We will begin setting up on Sunday The 4th at Noon, So if you’d like to arrive early, and set up your tent...feel free. Other accommadations available - call for details!
Magic Conversation And Dabbling Welcome into the night!
Bar~B~Que, Shows & Swap Meet are Monday.
Barron and Athena Stringfellow are providing the Space, Ribs, Chicken and Corn...
You provide your Beverages and a Pot-Luck Style Side Dish (Hint: Mark Your Dish With Your Name on Tape!).
Please Let Us Know You Are Coming, So We Can Have Enough On Hand!
To Arrange Stage Time for your Show or Act... Please call to let Barron or Athena know that you’re performing, and how long you will be doing. Walk-Around and Busker Type Acts please R.S.V.P, too!! We will have covered areas!!
RSVP TO: Barron or Athena
barronofmagic@yahoo.com or (785)486-3716
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Barron Stringfellow~ Master of All That Is Magical! 121 West 8th Street Horton, KS 66439 (785) 486-3716
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________ Monkey Business
As hurricane Katrina tore through the South Monday, I sat at my computer as the outer bands of wind and rain swirled outside our home in Spartanburg. With so many people dealing with the event of a lifetime, I contemplated all aspects of being a magician. I learned through experience that emergency and law enforcement personnel often deal with stressful times through humor. You go bananas if you can't keep a sense of humor, you know..
This is what I came up with...
Q: What do you call 15 magicians in a circle?
A: A dope ring.
Q: What should you do when a magician throws a hand grenade at you?
A: Pull the pin and throw it back.
Q: If a mentalist and a magician are tossed off a building, who hits the ground first?
A: The mentalist. The magician has to stop to ask directions.
Q: What does a bowling ball and a illusionist have in common?
A: Who cares? They'll both end up in a gutter.
Q: Why do magicians drive VW's?
A: Because they can't spell PORSCHE!
Q: What do you call a mentalist in an institution of higher learning?
A: A visitor.
Q: How do you get a one-armed magician out of a tree?
A: Wave at 'em.
Q: Why do blondes have big bellybuttons?
A: From dating magicians.
Q.What are the worst six years in a magician's life?
A: Third Grade.
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A painting contractor was speaking with a woman about her job. In the first room she said she would like a light blue. The contractor wrote it down and went to the window, opened it, and yelled out "GREEN SIDE UP!"
In the second room she told the painter she would like it painted in a soft yellow. He wrote this on his pad, walked to the window, opened it, and yelled "GREEN SIDE UP!"
The lady was somewhat curious but said nothing. In the third room she said she would like it painted a warm rose color. The painter wrote this down, walked to the window, opened it and yelled "GREEN SIDE UP!"
Perplexed, the lady asked him, "Why do you keep yelling 'green side up'?"
"I'm sorry," replied the contractor, "But I have a crew of magicians laying sod across the street."
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And on that note.. I'm going to call it a wrap. Hope you enjoyed this issue, and found something that will help you expand as a performer.
Visit my site.. Street Magic Bullets, and let me know what you think about the new header. You can email me here..
Also, don't forget to stop by Magic Bullets - the blog, and see what discussion, news, and general 'stuff' is being tossed about..
May my next issue find you well..
Rick Carruth
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