Allen Tipton wrote:Many Many magicians are to blame for the 'I hate magicians' syndrome.
3. Card tricks. Oh God! I once took a young magician to task when he said he went to the local pub. EVERY week and did 2 hours of card tricks.
Allen Tipton
Well, I have been very successfully performing ONLY card tricks for over 30 years. And, I also do two hours. As a professional for 20 years (and thousands of gigs later), no one has ever complained; quite the opposite in fact. But, i do them in an entertaining fashion! I shouldn't say this myself, but those who have seen me perform will know that I'm pacy, energetic, fun, humourous and engaging. So, Allen, It's not what you do but the way you do them... (And my card tricks are visual and commercial.)
By the way, when you say "I took a young magician to task", that, to me, sounds like you are forcing your negative opinion of card magic on him; and also bullying him. Maybe you, Allen, can't entertain with card magic, but others can and do! Why didn't you encourage the lad? Why be mean to him?
“Paul held some fifty people enthralled as he demonstrated some items from his books. In situations like this, his command is phenomenal. With his showmanship and personality he makes card tricks entertaining and meaningful. He has them hanging onto his every word – not just for a few minutes but for an hour or so! He has the attack of a Ken Brooke or a Rovi” - Walt Lees (Abra)
Paul Gordon