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New To This...looking for a mentor

Postby Randolphous » May 24th, '06, 17:00



When I was 10 I got into magic but let go for some reason. I'm 23 now and I'm starting to get into it again. I am a real estate agent and have figured out that my clients love it when I entertain their children. I also work at a bar on the weekend and the stuff works great there. I went to Ellusionist and got a few things (ID, tiger deck, stigmata dvd.) I can do basic stuff right now. I've gotten 2 card monte down really well, I can work the ID pretty well, I have two forces that I'm comfortable using and have been effective. I'm not shy in front of people at all, when I got the stigmata DVD i went to the mall and approached total strangers. I think I have the basic traits you need to be a magician but I lack the industry knowledge. I stumbled accross this site and love the set up. I'm looking forward to getting great advice, helpful tips, and good conversation. I have a million questions and can't wait to ask them. anyone looking to take someone under your wing? :)

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Postby Stephen Ward » May 24th, '06, 17:01

We are happy to help (but not with secrets) so welcome to TM

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Postby dat8962 » May 24th, '06, 19:07

Welcome - we're all into giving guidance here without revealing any secrets.

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Postby Pitto » May 24th, '06, 19:10

Welcome to TM

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Postby Renato » May 24th, '06, 19:17

Welcome to TM!

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Postby tkof » May 24th, '06, 21:18

hi and welcome to talk magic


if you ask for advice i.e "what book do you think will be good for me, i perform the following tricks" you would get some good feed back.
but if you ask "i saw this guy do this trick, how dose it work???" you will probaly get some bad feed back.

basically DONT FISH!!

but remember have fun tkof

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Postby Stephen Ward » May 24th, '06, 23:24

So what do want to know first?

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Postby Randolphous » May 25th, '06, 09:14

There are a million things I want to learn first...that's the problem. I just bought a lot of 15 ellusionist dvds and I'm trying to cram it al into my head. I think I'm picking it all up pretty quickly. I've gotten shape shifter down quite well, I also have a decent ambitiouxous card routine down. Basically, what is worth the most time? Is it basic sleight? What props are worth getting? Any information you're willing to give basically...but shhhhh, no secrets!

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Postby Stephen Ward » May 25th, '06, 12:04

I did write an essay on the subject. I will PM you a copy as it does not contain any secrets or exposure.

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