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My four latest youtubes, again, sorry about the camera quality!
I use these in a pub routine, and no-one ever guesses i do a deck swap! great stuff!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yse0jXhvrBc0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGO3pc-fyEDE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMrWSwXdbKag

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNyaJyY5ymJo


and I know there's no patter!

Cheeky Card Trick - Your handling of this effect leads me to believe you have very recently learned it. With this effect, and the others - it's clear that you require more practice on both technical aspects and presentation. Your shuffling seems strained, so that's one place to begin.

Aces Up and Down - In both phases of the effect it looks like you're doing exactly what you're doing. Your handling still needs polishing. An observant spectator would be able to spot your moves here - so try working on getting the actual moves more fluid - and then start thinking about moves that come afterwards that can help cover what you've already done.

Oil and Water - Half of the video was of you shuffling, followed by a bit of trouble pulling off the actual effect. You need more time with this deck. This separation should be more efficient and smooth. You should get your handling to a level where one cut will do the separation for you - then perhaps follow it up with some false shuffles and/or cuts. As is - you look like you're doing "something" so the magic is lost. I'm assuming you haven't had much practice with this deck - so perhaps keep working at it.

Mirage - With your mirage routine, I'm having a bit of trouble seeing some of the "magic" in it.

The first phase - with the acr-style jump to the top is fine. However, right after this you perform a very awkward looking double. Also - what is the point of the face up "revelation"? This is presented as a special moment (I think), but all you're showing is the the card was lost in the deck.

All-in-all this routine is a bit uninspired. I would look into some resources in getting more out of your deck.

These are good starts, but I really think you need more time to work on them before you start presenting them either on video or in person. Your edges are still a little rough - and that can lead to getting you caught - which only makes your work harder over time. Keep up the practice!

cheers! im getting there, ill get some more recent vids uploaded, assoon as i can get them on my Mac, i like to think iv improved since those vids were shot!