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I often think I would like something new in my close up routine which is practicle and NOT a card trick,I was thinking of getting Ninja + ? Would you recommend it for muggles or is it just a routine just for magicians?

Thanks

There was a book written some years ago by Chris Carey that you should get hold of entitled, "Do the Stuff That's You". It is quite appropriate in your case because you aren't certain about direction and where to make an investment. When I was first getting started we didn't have the ability to ask others about an effect, we simply had to go with what we were attracted to based on how it fit our personality and goals as a performer. If we were lucky we would have one of those old crusty shop owners give an opinion (and frequently insist that we didn't need such garbage) but such integrity is very rare these days.

If the effect appeals to you, then try it on for size. But be willing to give it an honest go and put some effort into it; this includes scripting it to fit you, not using a stock presentation. Make the effect your own vs. what other magicians may do with it. If you do this then you have that something that will be "unique" to you even though it's a commercial piece of business.

A SUGGESTION: Take a long look at the various beginner's books, especially Tarbell, in that you will end up with dozens of great effects for about what you pay for one trick from a magic dealer; including bits that don't use playing cards. . . especially if your invested in Bobo for an example (all coin work). Some of the best routines you'll see the pros work come from such humble sources, so serious contemplate this option when it comes to putting your budget to work for you in the most effective manner.

Books every time. Apart from the ones Craig suggested, take a look at the Mark Wilson Course and Hugard's Modern Magic Manual.

Barry

You can't go wrong with a good book, but Ninja + is great, well worth getting.

I have bobo,but like most another book or trick takes it place,I find OBJECT TRICKS (sponges,chop cup,money,etc) far easier to remember as my memory shot lol I do card tricks and probably know quite a few but when your under pressure at a gig I forget them.So items usually work best for me than card crippling manuveres which is usually pick a card losing it in the deck and oh,I've found it again!
Plop sheer samey plop. Lol
Thanks for the tips lads though it's did out the old books !

The best thing to do when it comes to remembering effects is put them into routines. Build yourself a couple of routine containing 3 or 4 effects. Practice those routines from start to finish and you'll find that instead of having to remember say 12 different effects, you'll only need to remember 4 routines. Give it a try, also but routining your effects you shouldn't ever be in a position where you need to think of which effect to perform next, you'll just flow into the next one in your routine.

killaklownkris wrote:I have bobo,but like most another book or trick takes it place,I find OBJECT TRICKS (sponges,chop cup,money,etc) far easier to remember as my memory shot lol I do card tricks and probably know quite a few but when your under pressure at a gig I forget them.So items usually work best for me than card crippling manuveres which is usually pick a card losing it in the deck and oh,I've found it again!
Plop sheer samey plop. Lol
Thanks for the tips lads though it's did out the old books !

I have considerable brain damage due to stupidity in my past and more recently, how my MS is slowly eating away at things and costing me my memory. . . in other words, my memory stinks a lot!

I literally have to sit down and practically re-learn material I've done for years, at least a three days to a week prior to doing a show. That includes my own material; it is something that's plagued me for decades but gotten worse in the past 5 or so years. BUT, if I am working the same material weekly or better yet, daily, I won't forget it during that time. So maybe you need to look at it from that point of view; sit down and create an actual presentation using Bobo and Royal Road and practice it daily for a week; then go out and start doing it. I'll bet you'll do exceptionally well and you may even surprise yourself when it comes to remembering things; our memory, if there's no genuine medical cause for complications, can be developed. Even people in my type of situation can work at retaining as well as recovering their memory; usually by way of repetition. So don't give up so easily and chase after the easy way... that kind of habit will keep you from becoming a true magician.