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Curtis replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'Paper balls over the head'

Dai vernon is the earliest reference I have of the ambitious card from "stars of magic" which d blaine performs....the rising card has existed for a good hundred years.

January 15

Magic Ian replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'Paper balls over the head'

I always heard it referred to as Johnson's Paper balls over the head. That was over 35 years ago.

September 10, 2009

Marvin Silbermintz replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )'

Another simple paddle idea is to draw a crude bug or spider on the end of one side, and closer to the handle on the other. Ask kids to try to catch the bug, and flip it to make the big seem to avoid them.

August 27, 2009

Phil Tawa replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )'

Love paddle tricks.

August 27, 2009

Jordan replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )'

Yes Marvin, I did a paddle trick once with a pencil and really it is easier to use than most flat paddle handles. I did the pencil trick wherein I erased the pencil's brand and copied it on both sides. I remember seeing a version of the paddle trick…

August 26, 2009

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What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )

Just a thought........... What would you do if you SUDDENLY found yourself in a position where you either WANTED to perform, NEEDED to perform, or HAD to perform Without your "bag of tricks" ????????? I know that some wiser magi than myself have wr…

August 26, 2009

Marvin Silbermintz replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )'

Absolutely. Old props had fake looking labels, especially gimmicked soda bottles. That's one way magic has definitely improved. I think the intention of Joshua Jay's book was to offer tricks that could be made without visiting a magic shop. (With s…

August 26, 2009

Jordan replied to Nick Roberts's discussion 'What would YOU do ??? (Or, Wal-Mart Magic Show )'

I read Joshua Jay's book and I agree he had a lot of effects there using everyday objects. The best thing about using everyday objects is that it has a very big impact since it appears to be that an object is unprepared.

August 25, 2009

Profile Information

My level of experience as a Magician:

Professional Magician

My years of experience as a Magician:

21+

I specialize in magic for:

Kids (schools / birthday parties), Corporate Events (trade shows / meetings / product launches)

My favorite type of magic tricks are:

Close-up (cards/coins/other), Parlor Magic (magic for audiences larger than close-up and smaller than audiences for stage magic), Stage Magic (large magic / illusions performed on stage for larger audiences) - famous magicians include David Copperfield / Lance Burton

About Me:

Hello magic lovers,

I'm a semi-pro. I started studying the performing art of magic after receiving a magic kit at age 10. At first I was intimidated by the thought of trying to fool people who were older than me. I took lessons in magic at age 14; this really sparked my interest.

I've performed in just about every venue that you could imagine, from strolling-close up style magic, to private and corporate functions, and even did some cruise ship work! My largest audience, which was for a company event, was 800 people ! Typically I do about 100 shows a year, for anywhere from 30 - 300 people at a time.

Now, at age 42, with thousands of performances behind me - I've come to find that adults are easier to fool than children! But I think children are a better audience , cause they REALLY BELIEVE it's MAGIC !

"Saw you later !" ,

Nick Roberts / " Tricky Nicky "

Website:

http://nickroberts@knology.net

My dream in life is:

Making as many people as I can to briefly forget their problems, and believe in the wonderful art we know as "magic".

My favorite quote:

A magician is really just an actor-playing the part of a magician. Robert Houdin

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At 6:02pm on December 8, 2008, Magic of Jonathan Ng said…: Hey! Join my group in www.friendster.com! Here's my group title- The Magic Circle of Jonathan Ng (Open)! Join in!

At 8:34pm on September 26, 2008, Mark said…: thanks nick, for the advice, sorry I have'nt answered you sooner, but having trouble finding my way @..... regards mark

At 11:08am on September 25, 2008, Kipp Sherry said…: Hello Nick!

Thanks for making me one of your friends. I hope to get to know you better, so stay in touch.

Until we appear again,
Kipp Sherry

At 12:20pm on September 15, 2008, Ryan Ogaard said…: Hi Nick!

You'll have a chance at a Limited-Edition Magicians.com T-Shirt simply by visiting on Tuesday (9/16), tomorrow, at 8pm CST for a live video chat with our Guest of Honor, Justin Meitz! Also, I may be randomly selecting members who participate in the discussion with Justin throughout the week!

Hope to see you there!
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At 2:13am on September 11, 2008, yehel EDEN said…: Dear Nick!
Thanks for your aswer!
I come from Central-Europe and here it is a little bit different to the other world.
In the forums from the old world most older magicians belive that they are better and cooler than the young ones, forgetting that years ago they also were young.

Getting help in some questions is nearly impossible.
Thats why I decided another time to go to an international platform.
Now, I´m here!
(Glad to be so)

At the moment I´m reading a lot of old magic books and training some tricks with cards and trying to get the right feeling for misdirection.

Most of the magicians here say, If you not be able to perform a trick 100% right, you should not perform it!

I say: If I don´t try performing on an spectator, I will never get the feeling for my audience!
If I perform, sometimes little things go wrong, but I´m controling my nervousness everytime better!

What do you think?

Many Magical Greetings from Good Old Europe,

yehel EDEN

At 10:03pm on July 13, 2008, Rafael said…: Venezuela is jumping of happiness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Our fith Miss Universe coronation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At 9:24pm on July 13, 2008, Rafael said…: nick thx to remember me that today is miss universe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At 6:44pm on July 13, 2008, Rafael said…: Nick , i investigate, and renee is from argentina just like fantasio and Henry Evans.Some great magicians here in venezuela are mago sandro,luis otero, great henry , henry jr. , and others.

At 1:50pm on July 13, 2008, Rafael said…: Hi nick! i really like your comment in my page!It took me time to go with.Looking videos of ball manipulation to find the good stuff!How is Venezuela?I f you want to go now, i recommend you to go ! Venezuela is beautiful, skipoing our political problems.Venezuela has so much interesting things!Also here there are so many talented magicians!
When you can , come here!
Magically,
Rafael G.

At 3:36pm on April 23, 2008, Kwame Thompson said…: Thanks for the words of encouragement. You are right. If I don't use it I will lose it and that's not something I want to happen. I have spent countless hours growing up practicing and performing. My father is actually from TN. The Martin, Weakly County area. I am going to try to convince him into going to the convention this summer in KY.

-ktt