I ordered some coins last November, still have not received them. I've tried calling, leaving voicemails, emailing, and have not been contacted back. Does anyone know if they are even still in business? Is there another way to contact them?

Very disappointed with the lack of communication and losing out on $100.

I got back into performing after a 12 year hiatus. Going through all my old stuff is nostalgic, but I also feel like I need to learn/ go through everything that I have currently before buying new effects or books lol

Anyone else ever been in a similar situation?

I've been booked to do some stuff at an R18 event. Other than the ol sponge scholong any other good r18 stuff floating around out there?

Good day gents,

I'm a novice who's looking to create a decent routine for Halloween revolving around a seance. I'm thinking of using a Ghost Key to "open the door", pk touch, haunted deck, spirit bell, etc. I'm looking for any advice on other tricks to consider for the routine since I'm not really familiar with this area. As far as skills go with cards I have no issues with the basics of sleight, so those can be practiced.

Any help would be appreciated in this endeavor. Its to entertain some cousins (7-8) along with adults. Spooky themes are absolutely acceptable.

Longshot, but I used to have a chain escape which utilized a trick padlock when I was about 12. The lock had a sliding release mechanism hidden within the keyhole cover. I have been looking for it for all of my adult life because it got lost in a move a couple of years later. Any ideas? It was purchased from Stevens Magic Emporium catalog, circa 1995-1996. TIA!

Good Afternoon (to magicians of the EST atleast)

I have in the past year or so rekindled my magic hobby after an about 10 year hiatus for the hobby. In this time I've learned many card effects such as ACR, Twisting the Aces, Spectator cuts to the Aces and etc

I have also recently begun experimenting with coin nd rope magic, having learned David Roths coins across (not winged silver, the one with the "turtle) as well as Daryls ring and rope routine

I have but a simple question, and that is, what should routines should I learn next to get a better understanding of the fundamentals of magic? I wish to eventually begin gigging, and my repotoire currently, while I believe to be polished, is quite small.

I ordered a DVD from Losander's website, but have not heard back from him. It's been a while. I messaged him on Facebook, to no avail. Does anyone here know him and can nudge the order along?

Or maybe someone has a copy of the Floating Table DVD, and we can work out a deal?

Hi guys, i work in emergency medicine and am looking for some easy tricks to dazzle and draw attention from kids (all ages). It would realy help and bring some smiles i hope. I have no experience in magic, so nothing to difficult to learn, please.

Thanks!

Hey all. I am once again feeling the urge to bring my TT out. I do almost all my magic at the local bar where we gather with friends several times per week, so I'm looking for effects to do which use organic props and fit into this casual context.

The stuff that comes to mind is basically, broken and restored toothpick, or torn and restored tissue. The latter I would probably prefer to just do with sleight of hand. When I've looked into TT effects that go beyond vanishing a tiny silk, I haven't found much that resonates with me. But I can nonetheless feel the untapped potential of this classic prop.

What are your favorite effects to perform when casually out and about with a TT in your pocket?

I recently came across an anti faro tutorial on youtube. I love having a random move to practice, but are their any routines with the anti faro that are worth learning?

This weekend I'll be going to a fairy festival with my family. My wife will have a booth, and I'll be watching our kids. I thought it would be fun to bring a few tricks along for the kids. I have thumb Dlights, a floating handkerchief, and can do some simple productions. What are some fun illusions that I could put a "fairy" spin on?

Hi everyone

I’m not a big fan of gimmicks. I’m more into close up magic and hence a great admirer of sleight of hand. I’m into card magic mostly. Double lift is the first technique that got me the most amazing reactions. Recently stumbled upon Simon Coronels presentation and loved his sleight of hand.

What’s the first sleight of hand that got you crazy reactions?

What sleight of hand techniques are you looking forward to learn?

As it says in the title I am looking to work on my hand flexibility, anyone know anything?

I'm working on making a drag number to The Rose by Bette Middler. I'm looking for a couple flower productions/disappearances that can totally be rather cheesy/outdated. I'm already using torch to rose and would love a few points in the right direction :)

Is anyone doing this. I find it wonderfully practical to be wearing the prop and make a miracle happen for someone when I come across a string.

Who has the best material on this.

I’m not talking about the bigger ring and rope effect, but the finger ringer and a string.

Thanks!

Visited the penguinmagic website today to find it has received a minor facelift after looking the same and outdated for decades. It looks modern but still familiar. i like the sort items by price feature.

This is a follow up on my last post. I’m a graphic designer and hobby magician looking to design an ESP deck.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Magic/s/qCoi7mR0uu

I’m still toying with many variations for back designs but I had an interesting idea for this one.

The biggest complaint about ESP cards is that they look too much like playing cards or a magic prop.

So this idea is to make ESP cards more of a DIY piece than a manufactured item.

These are designed at business card size, and can be printed at home on Avery business card paper.

This has several benefits…

- it gets away from them feeling like playing cards or card tricks
- it is more portable than playing cards and fits in a wallet.
- printing them yourself means you can easier make double-face cards, double back cards, leave one side blank, or put your own contact info on the back.
- most ESP decks cost more than a deck of cards. But these however are DIY and you don’t have to worry about folding and tearing them.

This last point introduces another ppportunity: the esp cards themselves can be used as billets. So not only are these back designs marked, but they are designed for Acidus Novus. Then the circle/square cards are perfect for center tears.

The thin-line artwork leaves room for writing on the cards, saves ink, and helps prevent the shapes from bleeding through and becoming visible on the back side.

Let me know what you guys think of this version and what could be improved even more.

I am starting to dabble in the world of magic here in my 30's. A bit late to the game, but better now than never. Mostly going through card college right now, but also want some fun stuff for the nieces and nephews. I came across the trick scotch and soda and figured it was easy enough and could be used in lots of ways.

My only problem arises as I purchased it through Vanishing Inc. as it seemed like a good website, but the quality of these coins leaves me worried. Hard to trick people into a coin moving places if they arent the same color/shine.

Is there any website(s) people recommend in particular?

EDIT: Vanishing Inc is replacing the coins. Very quick response from them and I am impressed. So long as the next coins are correct, very happy with the response.

For some background, I did magic a ton as a kid and teen and then dropped it for ~20 yrs.

I am practicing to do a performance at a friend's birthday party in August, nothing too serious but trying to put on a good show.

That being said, my main hobby now is training/competing strongman. Was wondering if this community knew of any ways I can utilize my strength to perform magic:

- outside of your general bending nails/frying pans etc?

- not necessarily fake things that look like feats of strength but maybe illusions i can pull off being stronger than average. My mind goes to the chinese performer in the Prestige who allegedly carries the fish tank between his legs.

Most of my current routine otherwise is card magic and spongeballs. Hope this is ok to post here!

Hi! so I have recently introduced my son to Penn and Teller and he has quickly become absolutely enamoured with magic. He is already trying to develop his own tricks. He's a bright boy and I'm so proud of him.

My question is this: does anyone have recommendations for resources? Best tricks for a kid to learn, cool stuff to show him, professional tips, that kind of thing?

I love this little dude and really wanna do right by him and support his interests.

Thanks in advance 😊

Edit: thank you so much everyone for the great response. Some fantastic suggestions here. it's so appreciated ❤️

Been doing magic for quite some time now and I realize I only practice in one hand. Even with coins, I always French drop with right hand and do retention vanishes into my left. I can classic palm very good into my right hand but it looks awkward on my left. Is it worth learning mastery in both hands? Should I only do this with basic moves and not do so in more advanced moves?

Hi! I'm getting back into magic since my grandkids are interested.

I've got a chunk of my old stuff still sitting around but am missing the shaved half dollar that fits the shell.

Any chance anyone can sell me one, point to where I can buy one, or share some easy way to make my own?

(I have a Dremel and figure I can grind the edges down, but getting them even and fitting properly is probably tricky.)