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In general, I'm not referring to any particular mentalist. Feel free to pick specifics, that you're aware of, if you like. We were discussing mentalists, IRL I mean to say. Apparently they do these impossible mind-reading feats. And I was wondering how exactly they do this. (Me, I haven't...

This mailing list has started showing up in my e-mail (I'm on a bunch of such magic lists): https://discourseinmagic.com/ I've listened to the one on Banachek so far: https://discourseinmagic.com/the-truth-about-mentalism-with-banachek/ Best advice, "Don't panic". Quite interesting. ;) And...

Matthew Furman seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxM6FBXB-ik Without any irony rips into another magician https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWP87XWZnwc

You've found the Secret Amanda Knox thread! If you're here for magic, be assured that illusion and misdirection is the whole point of this thread. And please remember the injunction not to reveal magical secrets to outsiders! Those interested in further discussion of the Trials of Amanda Knox...

I feel I already know the answer to this: I just watched a very silly show called "The Manipulation Game" with Derren Brown. In it, he purports to program an unsuspeting dupe into confessing to a murder he didn't commit. The standout moement for me was when he used hypnotism to put the guy on...

There's a good article by Adam Gopnik in the BBC's online magazine - A Point of View: Science, Magic and Madness - that may be of interest to some here. A clear and simple explanation of what the scientific method is, why it's important, and how it differs from simply absorbing information...

Magic videos you like or dislike or want to talk about could go here, hopefully! I dislike: David Copperfield's Portal oZJVWXb92gA If you have an illusion which you pre-emptively defend yourself from accusations you are insulting the audience's intelligence with (3:38), that's not a good sign...

I have a good pile of books and have shown him a few tricks. He has a "Gross Magic" set and I have given him a few sets of gimmicked cards and a thumb tip. I have caught him reading "The magic world of the Amazing Randi". Unfortunately there is no hologram on the cover. Thanks AgeGap

As to not derail another thread here I thought I would just start a new one. I don’t see a problem with the exposing of magic tricks and methods. With the exception of intellectual property and marked gimmicks, what is the problem with exposing a method or sleight that is in the public...

Well no he doesn't. Its the Magic Cafe loons up in arms about his recent Science of Scams youtube broadcasts! http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=342168&forum=15&start=0

Heavy Mental + Science, Magic, and Skepticism These events are sponsored by National Capital Area Skeptics and Center for Inquiry DC to Promote Skepticism, Critical Thinking and Science Understanding Jamy Ian Swiss World-renowned skeptic, magician and mentalist is coming to Washington, D.C...

I've been asked to do a magic act for the local amateur theatre group - they're doing an 'old tyme' music hall. I thought it would be the ideal oportunity to pull out the old card star that's been sitting on display in my lounge since I brought it cheap at an auction. I've been playing with it...

On a thread on Magic Cafe dear deluded Professor and his mentor/sidekick Jim Callahan claim Dave predicted Superbowl score(a 4 point win) http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=296852&forum=15&9 I can only find a 3 point victory but hey! Its relevant to here as he claims EVP...

Very interesting BBC doc on mentalism, which covers the history of the art as well as spiritualism, psychics, etc. Interviewees include Randi, Geller, Derren Brown, David Berglas, and many others. Part 1 of 6 on Youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q_EjG-Oa3hE

Since there hasn't been one started, I thought I'd put down my thoughts on this year's International Magic Convention in London - specifically the recipient of the Berglas Foundation Award: Uri Geller. Now, I am a relative newcomer to magic. I've been doing it as a hobby for a couple of years -...

There is a site I'm a member of that is made for magicians. It's an absolutely marvellous site which I'm sure you'd all enjoy. I recommend it and if any of you guys want to join, I just thought I'd advertise it here for any keen magicians, or those who want to learn (which this would be a great...

As Blu-Ray seems to have become the clear-winner in the format wars, I have begun to think about the permanence of that part of my magic library comprising instructional DVDs. (Not to mention the VHS instructional tapes I haven't watched in eons.) As I understand it, Blu-Ray players will...

A reading from the word of God: Exodus, chapter 7 verses 10 through 13: "So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh and his officials, and it became a snake. Pharaoh then summoned wise men and sorcerers, and the...

This news is just breaking. The Feds have just raided a warehouse owned by magician David Copperfield. Updates as available at: http://tinyurl.com/29mebn UPDATE: FBI agents also went to look around at the MGM Grand: http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=7234182

Hi to all the magicians here, Does anyone know (and can share with us) how THIS is done? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXB1mI1jlp8&mode=related&search=http%3A//www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DeIEIaE_Ti1Y Is he using mirrors? My jaw dropped when I saw this :jaw-dropp Regards, Yair

From the New York Times (reg. req'd): The opening photos accompanying the story show Teller demonstrating principles of the famous effect, "The Miser's Dream." Teller even gives away a secret or two behind this classic illusion. Some of the presentations at the meeting will be familiar to TAM...

What magic tricks or routines you learning now? I have got my snap change at a level where I can demonstrate it. Shown it to my six year old son who was spestacularly unimpressed.

Don't miss the New York City Skeptics Association's inaugural activity featuring Jamy Ian Swiss performing at Monday Night Magic! On September 10 Jamy Ian Swiss will be headlining at Monday Night Magic, New York's longest Off-Broadway magic show. For this performance, Jamy has graciously...

He seems to come in for a lot of stick. I'm from the UK and this may have some bearing on why I don't get it cos he is not big over here.

As he is looking rather handsome, does he by any case perform his magic in the buff, or is that only happening at his girlfriend's discretion behind closed doors? I'd love to know more about magicians who have performed their tricks unclothed, if there are any, that is. :shy:

Here is a cool card trick.

OK, Gospel Magic. This is something I've always heard about but never bothered to explore. Gmail, which can't be too creepy if it's sending me ads for Gospel magic, led me to this link: https://www.dazzlemagicshop.com/categoryNavigationDocument.hg?categoryId=9 Here's the ad copy for Kingdom...

I sent this to Randi the other day... I still just... can't... believe... it... I was browsing through ebay, and came across a section that has genies for auction. As if that wasn't strange enough, people are actually bidding on them. And the prices are over a hundred dollars. The first I saw...

From David Ray Griffin's reply to George Monbiot: http://www.ichblog.eu/content/view/812/1

i thought this was a great demonstration of human succeptibilty to the concept of "god"...... see the vids below. basically derren brown takes a group of atheists and by the end of a group meeting gets them to say they believe in god....using a trick in which they close their eyes and are...