I promised a bit of an update about my magic exploits from the medieval event, Gulf Wars (SCA event) in March. So here is that update. Busking I had already been asked to do magic busking outside a merchant stall during Midnight Madness. That's the one night during the week where the merchants stay open until - well - midnight :). That allows people to come out to the … [Read More...]
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My Version Of The Messiah Vanish, by Jay Sankey
I recently - finally - got my hands on Jay Sankey's video, "Revolutionary Coin Magic." Woot! I learned a routine called Mr. Clean Coins Across from this video … [Read More...]
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What’s Happening With My Magic In 2017?
I know. I have not posted here in a long time. I apologize for that. Have I quit magic? Oh heaven's no! I've been practicing daily still - now 2.5 years into my … [Read More...]
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Liwag Subtlety and Crimp Change
My coin magic mentor, Marion Boykin ("MB"), has created something truly wonderful from developing a variant of something called The Ramsay Subtlety (a way of casually showing a hand that seems to be empty even though there is a coin there), and making it the … [Read More...]
The Best Starter Kit For Learning Magic
Lots of folks (kids, especially) start down their magic road with a starter kit of some kind. Usually these box sets contain several gaff tricks that people can use right away. I can see the logic in that. But I don't think it's the best idea. Let me ask you a … [Read More...]

Making A Drawstring Bag For Cups And Balls
In Michael Ammar's book, The Magic of Michael Ammar, there is a description of a drawstring bag used for holding 3 cups and their balls, along with instructions for loading it so it's ready to go when you are ready for performing. Since none of the drawstring … [Read More...]