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Postby Pickman » May 7th, '11, 15:21



I've been performing magic (amateur) since I was 8 years old, it was mainly 'self working'/magic set type effects but just over 30 years ago I concentrated on learning sleight of hand methods.

I have listed on my profile 'skilled hobbyist' though I have no claim on being an expert I have learned quite a few things over the years, some of them useful! :wink:

I love Close up magic, especially cards and have always had a great interest in Mentalism/Mental magic. I think seeing Chan Canasta on TV as a child instilled this interest.

I perform mainly for family and friends and anyone else who will tolerate me.

I look forward to becoming involved in the forums here; although I'm knocking on a bit there are always new things to learn.

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Postby jim ferguson » May 7th, '11, 15:26

Hi Pickman, welcome to TM :)


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    Postby Mandrake » May 7th, '11, 16:09

    Pickman wrote:I look forward to becoming involved in the forums here ..... although I'm knocking on a bit
    53? Nah, you're in your prime with loads of the good stuff still to come - welcome :D !!!

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    Postby BrucUK » May 7th, '11, 16:21

    Welcome aboard.
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    Postby Pickman » May 7th, '11, 19:33

    Thanks everyone for the nice welcome, I look forward to settling in here.

    @Mandrake - The right knee's a bit dodgy but there's life in the old dog yet! :)

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    Postby user24 » May 7th, '11, 21:25

    Welcome! Nice avatar :D

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    Postby DeadSweet » May 7th, '11, 21:50

    Welcome! hope you have a great time here! :)

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    Postby Pickman » May 8th, '11, 10:49

    Thanks user24 and DeadSweet, much appreciated :)

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    Postby spooneythegoon » May 8th, '11, 17:28

    user24 wrote:Welcome! Nice avatar :D


    Nice? Nice?

    I can't get my head round it! It seems to go up, then down, then it apparently punches you in the brain and ends up going up again! Ive been sat trying to work it out for at least 15 mins! Please tell me its an illusion and I'm not going crazy again...

    Welcome to talkmagic, by the way :wink:

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    Postby Pickman » May 8th, '11, 19:30

    Heh heh! It's definitely an illusion, it's based on an old one which was I think, originally a wooden triangle but it does do your head in a bit!

    And thanks for the welcome :)

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    Postby dat8962 » May 14th, '11, 09:19

    Welcome Pickman 8)

    Member of the Magic Circle & The 2009 British Isles Close-Up Magician of the Year
    It's not really an optical illusion - it just looks like one!
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    Postby Pickman » May 14th, '11, 13:43

    Thanks dat, it's nice to be here :)

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