Having done magic all my life, I was wondering if any of you would like to learn a little. If there's an interest I would be happy to share some easy ways to amaze your friends.

Sure, I'd like to learn some

Paul Mantz, Jr. wrote: Having done magic all my life, I was wondering if any of you would like to learn a little. If there's an interest I would be happy to share some easy ways to amaze your friends.

I have no friends

Count me in!

Trying to get video up.

Hmm i now some magic.
I am good on the cigarett rutine, but i have stop smoking. So i can not practice on the trick.
I love to see your video paul.

This Jack-A-Donkey can sit and rollover... sure Paul....

Me too Paul, please count me in..

Some Video explanation would be nice

salento wrote: Hmm i now some magic.
I am good on the cigarett rutine, but i have stop smoking. So i can not practice on the trick.
I love to see your video paul.

Can you not roll- up a bill/note?
A little saliva(spit) Will keep it rolled for the MAGIC.

Here's my idea:
First of all...it's a secret.
Secondly..."OUR MAGIC" THREAD! It's open to all & all can contribute.
HEADs up! BUTT, if post off..off topic...vanish.
Turdly...DENT.
FOUR-SOME! TEE OFF!

It takes time to fulfill my desires to only offer the best.

pierce a small hole at the bottom of the beer box. take an squeeze it so it becomes half full, so it appears truncated. Color the top black, so it looks like it has been opened. Add so the beer box somewhere on the way where you and your friend have to go by.
shake the beer box and it will magically blow up again because carbon acid. open it to take a sip.

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Let's see if this works. New Kindle & haven't got it all figured out yet.

Paul Mantz, Jr. wrote: www.evernote.com/shard/s258//sh/e051b7a1...e52f1b9e001f4b346134

Let's see if this works. New Kindle & haven't got it all figured out yet.

That was great! (You have to click on the link after the link.)
Manfred

Nice Paul! Good thread. We, the Cub Scouts, had our Blue and Gold Ceremony/Banquet last nite. The theme for this year was "The Magic of Scouting". Our guest entertainment was a local magician and he amazed the kids with all sorts of slight of hand and good ole comedy. Made me think of you while I was sitting there.

So, with all that said, can I make a request? Have any rope tricks that a novice can pull off? In the pack and troop I'm the knot guy and I'd love to throw a couple tricks in to keep the boys engaged.

My name tag says

"I'm knot crazy,
I'm Mr Gary"

Can now post videos again. Here's a little something to get the fingers warmed up.



Here's an old friend doing his thing.

Please, let me know if it works. It shows on my phone, but not Kindle Fire HD. Don't know why.

Thanks Paul, that was insane..very entertaining to watch

The first is the way my hands used to work. Sure miss it.

Ylhmmmm I sont think I've even been ok here.so you are involved in cub scouts. I'm in boy scouts and venture scouts

Here's another flourish.

Key points:
1. Elbow up.
2. Back of your fingers level.
3. Fingers curled.
4. Practice. Practice. Practice.
5. Have fun.

Challenges:
1. Fast forward & backward.
2. Multiple coins.
In my prime...4 on each hand.

Yeah Hamers, I have a son in cubs and in Boy Scouts. One is a tiger the other just got his Star rank. Stay with scouts Hammy. It will be something you cherish for the rest of your life. Get that Eagle!

And thanks again Paul. Very cool!

Grab a deck of cards and amaze yourself.



And, remember, never repeat a trick, unless you can "DAZZLE" them.

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By carefully observing the forum, I have determined the average attention span of most is.....
By carefully observing the forum....where was I?

Here's 10 quick and simple tricks to have fun with.


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Let me know how you do.

Here's one that takes a little effort & practice but well worth it.

ParrotHead wrote: Yeah Hamers, I have a son in cubs and in Boy Scouts. One is a tiger the other just got his Star rank. Stay with scouts Hammy. It will be something you cherish for the rest of your life. Get that Eagle!

And thanks again Paul. Very cool!

I am an Eagle Scouts. It benifits me still today at 48yrs old.

The Award itself at the time says more about my parents than about me.

ParrotHead wrote: Nice Paul! Good thread. We, the Cub Scouts, had our Blue and Gold Ceremony/Banquet last nite. The theme for this year was "The Magic of Scouting". Our guest entertainment was a local magician and he amazed the kids with all sorts of slight of hand and good ole comedy. Made me think of you while I was sitting there.

So, with all that said, can I make a request? Have any rope tricks that a novice can pull off? In the pack and troop I'm the knot guy and I'd love to throw a couple tricks in to keep the boys engaged.

My name tag says

"I'm knot crazy,
I'm Mr Gary"

Hi Parrot I loves them knots too! I used to instruct outdoor pursuits and always had fun with a simple rope trick. It involves two people to play it. Instead of trying to explain, look up 'rope escape trick' on youtube. (I can't attach the vid). Its simple, versatile and a good ice breaker especially with new group members... Good luck.

I believe you might be referring to the "Kellar Rope Tie".
I've been doing it forever. Easy, astonishing, and funny.
I've tried to find a video of the explanation, but not much time right now. (I'll keep trying).
Plenty of videos demonstrating it. Do a little research and I'm certain you can find it. You'll find out it's worth the effort.

No but that Kellar rope tie looks much trickier!

Go on Paul, reveal the secrets!!!! i.e cutting a rope in half, then it's whole again... I was stopped at Glastonbury Festival of contemporary performing arts by a magician, he proper blew my mind. He produced a deck, asked me to choose and mark any one card, not visible to him. the full deck was then shuffled and placed on the back of my hand. With my palms together, he tapped the deck and my card appeared between my hands! I still wonder how, but its best left that way

Great idea, Paul...look forward to staying up with this thread.