by artinct » Jan 3rd, '07, 20:27
Hello there. My name is Art, and I'm living in Connecticut, USA. I'm an avid pool player and an amateur magician.
Once upon a time long-long ago, I got the chance to see Doug Henning perform on Broadway in New York. Well, that made me to want to do more than just watch the art of MAgic. So I started reading up on magic and learning a few tricks. I got to do a small amount of magic for my children and their friends. I'm not sure if they were bored but I sure enjoyed it. I've been retired a few years now(I'm 68) and the past couple of years I've gotten into it more and more. I enjoy doing close up magic for friends and acquaintances. The internet has made it easy to meet new people who share my interest in magic. I hope I can share my love for magic and my knowledge here at Talkmagic.
My latest effect is the STS which I did at lunch today for the folks at the senior center. It got great reviews. Normally I will carry with me a few rubber bands on one wrist for CMH and Pinacle Ring and Band, plus a few other band tricks. I always have a 3 card packet for "Close up Illusion" in my wallet. If I'm carrying a TT, I'll have a couple of special bills for the "Traveling Holes" effect. A deck of Bikes in my jacket is set up for "Here then There" and "Red Hot Mama". With the "Biddle Trick" thrown in between those two.
I've posted a few videos on YouTube if anyone would like to look at some of my work. I'm listed under Artinct.
That's about all the news that's fit to print. I'm glad to be here and hope I can add to your discussions. Thanks for having me.