I Can’t Figure This Trick Out…

http://www.pubtricks.com/?trick=pub-dartboarddeception-trick.wmv&id=452

It looks to me like someone could take this idea, add some presentation skills to it and have a really strong routine.

Any thoughts?

- Timmy D.

A Magician Who “Gets It”…Do You?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#36107119

Follow that link. Watch that video. Learn from that magician.

‘Nuff said.

Go spread some wonder! (Never have those four words been so appropriate.)

- Tim David

Inhuman Card Manipulations

A magic friend of mine sent me this video called, “Opera”:

My question for you is this:

What’s more impressive to you…a great magic trick, or a great demonstration of skill, like in the video above?

Let me know your thoughts by posting a comment below.

Our Favorite Magicians Ever

Look at this list of magicians and read WHY they made the list of “favorites”…

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2009/11/27/favorite-magicians/?test=faces

As a magician, what can you learn from this? Remember, this list was created by non-magicians.

Post your biggest lesson as a comment below.

The person who posts my favorite lesson will win a free downloadable magic trick from TimDavidMagic.com.

Speaking of magic tricks from TimDavidMagic.com, today and tomorrow ONLY, everything will be 40% off in honor of the biggest shopping day of the year.

While everyone else is out buying clothes and gifts for the holidays, treat yourself to some new magic!

Use the coupon code:

TURKEY

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MOTION
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The demo video of this trick is so good, people are forced to accuse me of lying or trick photography in order to try and explain it.

I’m not lying. There are no magnets. There is no trick photography or special effects. It really is impromptu.

http://www.TheMagicTeacher.com/motion.html

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SOLID BREATH
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Another impossible-to-explain demo video. Another impromptu piece of beauty. Another low price tag.

http://www.SolidBreath.com

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NUMISMATIC
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This trick has become somewhat of an underground classic.

The pro’s and critics agree that it is the BEST way to push a coin through a glass table.

Also, the price just came down on the download AND the DVD.

http://www.TimDavidMagic.com/numismatic

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Probably my most creative work to date. I’m so proud of this DVD and the clever secrets behind the visual and impressive magic.

The smart magicians who have it send me emails all the time about how sneaky, ingenious, and fun the methods are.

Not only that, but the tricks absolutely blow everyone away…Including other magicians.

http://www.TimDavidMagic.com/sos.html
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http://www.TheMagicTeacher.com/solstice.html

Nutty:
http://www.TheMagicTeacher.com/nutty.html

Unmake:
http://www.TimDavidMagic.com/unmake.html

Symbiotic:
http://www.TheMagicTeacher.com/symbiotic.html

Derren Brown’s Lottery Prediction Revealed?

I’m not 100% sure this is right, but it seems plausible at least. We’ll know for sure tomorrow night.

Go spread some wonder!

- Tim David

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Showing Magic Tricks To A Monkey

This is one of the most magical things I’ve seen in a LONG time.

There is a major lesson here for magicians and I hope you catch it.

It’s not your magic that’s important…it’s the experience you create for your audience. It’s the entertainment value you deliver.

I’ve been saying it for years, but I think this video is the best thing I’ve seen that actually represents that idea fully and completely.

Without the monkey, this magician is very mediocre. WITH the monkey, he has a home-run act that he can perform ANYWHERE for ANYONE on ANY STAGE.

It has universal appeal and I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want to watch this guy do magic tricks for his monkey.

Heck, I’m not ashamed to admit that I was almost brought to tears by the overwhelming sense of wonder that the chimp re-ignited in me. As a magician, I’ve seen a lot of great reactions to magic (including thousands of live performances for children), but the chimp’s reactions in this video were absolutely pure, completely uncomplicated, and truly magical and wonderful in and of themselves.

There are going to be some magicians out there who complain about this guy’s magical ability and the tricks he selected.

I’ve got three words for you…”Get a LIFE!”

This is one of the top 3 magic acts I’ve EVER seen.

Please comment on this post and let me know you’re alive out there.

High Impact Coin Magic Trailer Released!

John Calvert Turns 98 Today…Watch Him Perform!

Super-Creative Magic by Jerome Murat

Beginners take note.

Jerome Murat has created an extremely original and artistic performance piece combining magic with music, mime, theater, and not to mention a killer costume.

If you want to add more artistry to your magic, then STUDY what Jerome Murat has done here. It is lively, engaging, entertaining, and mesmerizing.

Most of all, the magic is a supplement to the story and the ENTERTAINMENT.

Kudos to Jerome Murat.

Marco Tempest Performs Augmented Reality Routine