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Hey All,

In alot of the magic demo videos i have noticed the guys using somehting kinda like a mousemat and i was just wondering (as i can't find any reviews) which would be the best to buy to practice some card magic on. Price isn't really a problem but i don't want to pay too much Is there any particular make or model that is best for this type of thing or is it just personal preference?

Cheers

Sam

They're called close up mats and come i a variety of sizes and colours. Most online magic shops will sell these if you don;t have a local magic shop that you can visit.

There are also a couple of threads on close up mats if you use the search button.

Good luck

dat8962 wrote:There are also a couple of threads on close up mats if you use the search button.

Lol that explains why i couldn't find them, i was searching performance mats

Cheers

Sam

I actually make my own close-up mats.....I get a peice of cardboard, wood, anything firm, and go to a craft store.....you can get felt (in any color) that has a sticker backing to it......you simply cut it to fit the surface you are using. If you want more padding, simply double layer it. I like doing it this way, as I can put it on my lap while watching tv, and practice....it doesn't require me to place it on a table, floor, hard surface.

Just a thought for you

I use an old piece of carpet which works really well. I guess a carpet tile would work well too if you've not got any carpet off cuts, most DIY places will let you have one free as a sample.

Google:
close up mat for magic