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Sorry for the essay but I'm happy at the moment.

After about 6 months of doing RRTCM / Wilson card tricks and practising them to death, I have finally done some tricks to people who I dont know.

As I was leaving to go on hols 2 weeks ago, I saw a sign in a local hotel that they were holding a wedding fayre. I phoned the organisers and they wanted £75 for a small table and as it was a small fayre, they only wanted one of each type of exhibit - no competition, brilliant.

I booked the table and did the show Last sunday and I really enjoyed it. I had about 10 tricks learnt really well which I tried to make diverse (gimmicked deck, transpos, sleights and a back-up, if all else fails ID!) so that if people did visit and come back they would hopefully see something new.

I turned up about 1hr early and had to get over my nerves quickly as the other exhibitors wanted to see some stuff (I now know that i tend to talk quickly when nervous and am working on this next).

The show was 11-4 and was great fun, I had one definate booking for next summer and a lot of interested people taking my details. The best thing was the experience of getting out there and doing it, I didnt fancy approaching people in my local pub (as its a bit rougher than usual) but everyone there seemed to enjoy my show and my confidence has gotten much better as a result.

In no way am I recommending people to perform in public if they dont feel ready or havent practised enough, but I am saying that if you feel ready, go for it, but be prepared - its a lot more nerve wracking in front of people who arent friends and family!

Well done!

What he said. Well done that man!

Good one, nicely done!

Before you know it, you'll have your name up in lights.