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by **Mikey.666** » Nov 12th, '06, 14:22

hey peeps.
ok. i love learning new card tricks; there are so many card effects out there, and some times i just want to learn them all. i've got quite a bunch of card effects, and sometimes i just forget them and things like that

how do you restrict yourself??

by **Renato** » Nov 12th, '06, 14:52

I work with each one. Find the ones I can get a really good presentation for, and stick with those. Then I practice, practice and practice until I can do them flawlessly. Perform them, learn and re-evaluate. I have about six or so which I really know well. Their plots are also quite varied. Once you've got a good working set which you know like the back of your hand you can start experimenting with others.

Generally, when performing for friends who have seen my 'main ones' I just take various techniques I know and improvise. It usually works well.

So, in short - take your time. Choose a few which are quite different from one another, and work with them for a bit. There's no rush or hurry.

Hope that helps!

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by **Mikey.666** » Nov 12th, '06, 15:17

sounds like a plan

how many card effects/routines would you recommend to stick to for a while? just a number

by **Renato** » Nov 12th, '06, 15:49

My number is six

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by **Mikey.666** » Nov 12th, '06, 16:28

Cardza wrote:My number is six .

thanks

by **JackWright** » Nov 12th, '06, 16:54

yes, 6 sounds about right.

Is this in the right area?

by **Mandrake** » Nov 12th, '06, 19:43

Guys can you please be more careful about where you post - this was originally in the area for discusion about specific magicians. Now moved to Miscellaneous.

by **JackWright** » Nov 13th, '06, 17:12

I wrote:Is this in the right area?

Mandrake wrote:Guys can you please be more careful about where you post - this was originally in the area for discusion about specific magicians. Now moved to Miscellaneous.

thought so.... I'm not going mad after all.