You can recreate the Wizard of Oz. Have cards printed with each of the main characters by themselves: Dorothy, Tin-Man, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. At the end of the assembly, all the...

An alternative method would to design the smoked card on some photo editing software and print it directly on to the back of a playing card using an ink jet printer. You'll have to experiment with...

1. two of diamonds, eight of spades, queen of spades
2. king of hearts, nine of hearts, jack of hearts
3. ace of clubs, ten of diamonds, ten of spades

Jamie,

Great review. I keep Cartomancy in my wallet as well; you're absolutely right-- it's one of those effects that's just fun to fall back on when you're minimally prepared for a spontaneous,...

1. Do you believe the skill in cardistry can be entertaining by itself-- or does it need to be supplemented by showmanship and character in the same way magic does?
2. Whose work do you admire...

Denny's shop is incredible... it's everything a brick and mortar shop is supposed to be. I love how there isn't one whoopie cushion or handshake buzzer on any of the shelves. Instead, the shop is...

INSANE - Andy Nyman

I've always been a fan of Andy Nyman's work, and when I heard he was going to be a T11 artist, I was excited to see what he was going to offer. His debut effect, INSANE, is...

Can I just post a video of me breaking 100 in 60-secs to win a brick?

GUESS: Patrick with 90; Andrei 59.

4 of clubs, number one in Mnemonica...

Chad Nelson...?

For those looking for an alternative method, I believe Michael Weber published an improvisational effect with a similar plot in his book, Lifesavers. It doesn't call for a gimmicked gumball machine...

I recently made a (drastic) cross-country move from San Diego, CA to Lady's Island, SC. The change of pace in the South is definitely going to take some getting used to; I'm pretty unfamiliar with...

Dan,

Congratulations on the special. You're one of the most deserving artists to get the opportunity to share your style of magic.

1. Now that you've been able to make the transition to being...

I received a response from the EMC Team today and they rectified the situation by sending another set to my address, this time complete with a shipping confirmation and tracking number. It took...

Are there any magicians who registered/participated in EMC 2010 but still haven't received the bonus DVD set included with the event?

I've patiently waited for these DVDs to arrive since late...

1. Describe the events and experiences that led up to you getting hired to work for David Copperfield. I think that'd be an interesting story for everyone to learn from.

2. Who would win in a...

I think it's important to state that a fabricated character should not detract from who a performer actually is. The point is debateable but I think it's worth some valid consideration. Before you...

I just returned from another deployment to Afghanistan and noticed how much everything's changed around T11. It's pretty awesome. Several new features, products, and overall aesthetic. I'm really...

@ JB, I'm currently putzing around Air Force Base Manas, Kyrgyzstan waiting for my final military flight into Afghanistan. We're expected to stay here for a few days, so naturally, I finally had an...

It's actually not a force. It's a (very) natural way to glimpse the information in the book. I wouldn't necessarily say it's something new, but it definitely shows Rich's creative thinking. It's...