by stevebo » Mar 26th, '06, 14:11
I watched a few of them.
Drunk coin - after you tap to the card, the coin is still between the cards, making it very obvious. Watch your videos afterwards and double check the angles etc.
Two cards gone wild - you need to work on the handling of your cards. It looks as though the cards are totally foreign to you. Practice in front of a mirror or film yourself to see how you can improve and make everything smoother.
Crazy Spongebobs - not exactly invented by you... Very common trick. The trick's called "Crazy Spongebobs" yet it has nothing to do with Spongebob (the worst cartoon ever IMO lol). Try and relate your trick back to your trick name. Maybe give it some patter that relates back to your trick.
Rope through neck - again, is this invented by you? I've seen a few sources teaching it. You don't show the rope before it's on the neck which makes it suspicious.
Coin through soda can - don't get people to fake their expressions. You might as well film it in public otherwise and get real spectators rather than family or friends. I just found that a bit annoying. You've got the routine down. All you need is to work on making it smoother. Some parts, your hand movements were a bit distinct. Watch the DVD again and look at how Criss Angel and Wayne Houchin do it, and try and get it like theirs. Or maybe change it to your style.
Maybe I've been a bit harsh here, but I'm being totally honest and I think you should work on getting everything smoother and with good patter before you start performing or filming. Practice is the key. I'm sure you'll be great sooner or later but you need to practice!!