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| CINDY'S TRANSFORMATION | 11/11/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I am directing a Jamaican Pantomime version of "Cinderella" for my high school to be mounted in the ...
A: I've been away so sorry for the delay in response. I'd like to give this more thought and ask some ...
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| vanishing | 10/26/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: i amd doing a competition play and in the play my character is a memeory that comes in and out of ...
A: There are many ways you could vanish without walking off. The best method choice will be dependent ...
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| The secret to his power | 9/18/2009 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: How does Criss Angel perform his miracles? I've read his book Revelation and it's still a mystery to ...
A: The problem with the TV magicians of late is that they tend to enhance what is done by using ...
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| The secret of his power | 9/18/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: How does Criss Angel perform his miracles? I've read his book Revelation and it's still a mystery to ...
A: It's great that you find magic and magicians you admire and love their work enough to want to follow ...
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| The secret to his power | 9/18/2009 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: How does Criss Angel perform his miracles? I've read his book Revelation and it's still a mystery to ...
A: Give me some idea of your knowledge, and what kind of books you study and I may be able to point you ...
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| Classic Disapear | 9/2/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: John. I am an intermediate magician and there's one act I haven't found a good technique for: ...
A: There are many many ways to disappear ... and the method you choose will be determined by many ...
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| trying to get started | 8/28/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I'm new to the performing art and I'm trying hard to find resources for knowledge. I've found a ...
A: The ninternet is FULL of information Ron .... problem is that some is poor, wrong and badly ...
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| buildinig illusions | 8/22/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I know that most stage illusions, those using specially designed boxes or things were developed by ...
A: Good question, and great that you are consiodering and being concerned about this. There are many ...
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| How to become proficient in magic | 8/16/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I am interested in learning the art of magic. Is magic something that can be taught or is it ...
A: I'm not sure I understand what you are wantin to know here. Degrees of empowerment? This is not ...
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| coin tricks | 8/6/2009 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: Do you know eny good illusions with household items and good sleight coin tricks
A: a google search ...
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| person vanish | 7/15/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I would also like to know how to make someone vanish so I am going to give you an event. I am doing ...
A: How do you mean I "asked for an event"? Tel me what you know about magic already. I am unable to ...
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| quick cloth change | 7/15/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: This is sandip from Calcutta, India, am a professional magician and i have been performing in ...
A: Quick Change acts are very popular now. They've been around for many many years but I think because ...
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| wrong email | 7/14/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: ilve just sent you an email about where to buy the david blaine magnet, i think i spelt my email ...
A: Stuart You said: "hi, ilve just sent you an email about where to buy the david blaine magnet, i ...
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| Building disappearing box | 7/7/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I've seen magicians do this time and time again! I've even seen how the illusion is done! I want ...
A: The illusion you describe was invented by HArry Houdini as is called The Sub Trunk (Substitution ...
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| Dress transformation magic | 6/13/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I saw in one of a television programs that a magician may transform from clothes to other clothes in ...
A: Yes Quick Change has become very popular over the past couple of years and is now seen on Britain's ...
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| Quick change clothing | 6/5/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I am a sideshow performer and am writing a show where I change characters several times throughout ...
A: Preacher Muad'dib The sideshow sounds interesting ... and I fully understand the context of the ...
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| magic/illusion | 5/28/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: i am 15 and i really want to learn magic. i live in north queensland in australia and i dont know ...
A: It's great that you like magic and want to learn it. What Magic Clubs HAVE you discovered in ...
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| Marching band Show | 5/12/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I am the band director at a school in Florida. Next year I would like to use Magic and Illusions ...
A: As you may know, I've been helping people with Arena Illusions on here for some time and have just ...
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| magic | 4/17/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: Have Penn Jilette and David Copperfield done sleight-of-hand with cards, balls, candles, etc.? I ...
A: Don't be sorry for the questions ... that's what this site is for. If I ever delaty a response it's ...
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| comedy math | 4/7/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I am putting together a science magic show and want to include math tricks, I have some, but was ...
A: OK.... First the 1089 trick. (You say 1098...are you sure?) I don't like the predicting 1089 ...
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| Stage Illusions | 4/7/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I read a post from last year (~4/27/2008) in which you responded to a young man about building his ...
A: >> Thanks for your reply! It's great that you guys offer this free service for magicians and laymen ...
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| Stage Illusions | 4/3/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I read a post from last year (~4/27/2008) in which you responded to a young man about building his ...
A: It's possible that conversations continued in Private mode... and that's a problem here. You have ...
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| magic | 3/19/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: What is the Silver Wand, and who are the other 4 magicians who have been awarded it? Which group ...
A: The Silver Wand is a special award given by The Magic Circle for recognising outstanding ...
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| Topas | 3/18/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I'm not asking for secrets for the whole thing, but my question in general is, do you know how this ...
A: Yes, I can follow the entire routine! I am not sure what you mean by "in his jacket pocket". This ...
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| illusion | 3/18/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: Can you please tell me how the following illusion is done: ...
A: John This has not been asked in Private mode so unable to answer specifics. Maybe magicians DO ...
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| Newspaper trick | 3/12/2009 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: How do you do the trick were you cut or tear a peice of paper/newpaper and restore it. I really ...
A: see ...
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| Marketing your own stage illusions | 3/10/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: Gordon, my name is Ross Kennedy and I am not a professional magician, but I have extensive knowledge ...
A: Ross I must start by noting that my answer is restrained as you have posted this in Public ...
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| Optical Illusions | 2/25/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I hope you can help me or maybe know someone that can. I chose you because of your comprehensive ...
A: Firstly, I am unable to reveal 'secrets' when the question and therefore response) are in public ...
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| Topas | 2/14/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I watched a magic act with Topas where he pulled 7 or 8 speakers out of a small box. Before he ...
A: There are 2 switches ....he is covered first time.... another person takes his place ... and then a ...
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| Quick Change Act | 2/3/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: for a college performance I really want to try a quick change act, where the person changes clothes ...
A: Quick Change is great but very difficult to do ... I CAN help, but would need to know the context ...
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| Change clothes | 1/20/2009 | Aidan Heritage |
Q: I am very interested in learning the illusion of changing clothes on stage so fast and so many time. ...
A: A little specialised I think - there are many ways of doing what you wnat, but as I'm in the UK I ...
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| Leavation | 1/18/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I want to learn how to Leavate I'd seen some many people do it an I wanna do it to I know it takes a ...
A: I am not sure I can help you for several reasons: 1) You question is in public (not private) mode ...
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| disappearing act help | 1/17/2009 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: i am a performing arts student, and for my final exam i am creating a weird circus piece and within ...
A: I am unable to give any methods when the question is asked in public mode. Please write a) in ...
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| Person production from thin air | 12/22/2008 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: Mentalism is my area of expertise,not illusions. However I'm teaming up with some people to create a ...
A: The Time Travel show sounds like a great idea..... I used that theme myself for some corporate ...
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| stage illusions | 12/21/2008 | Nick |
Q: He recently performed Houdini's metamorphosis illusion with fog, lights and music for his 8th grade ...
A: It's a bit out dated I think, but it goes over the same basic principals that almost an endless ...
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| stage illusions | 12/15/2008 | Nick |
Q: He recently performed Houdini's metamorphosis illusion with fog, lights and music for his 8th grade ...
A: There's a series of DVDs/Books called "Illusion Works" which has directions on how to build the ...
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| Bigger illusions | 12/12/2008 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I was wondering what are some bigger illusions i can learn? I am 13
A: Illusions can be as big as your imagination! There are only a small number of effects in magic ie ...
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| Bigger illusions | 12/12/2008 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I was wondering what are some bigger illusions i can learn?
A: Illusions can be as big as your imagination! There are only a small number of effects in magic ie ...
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| Taking the Step to Professional | 12/11/2008 | Edd Fairman |
Q: Mr. Fairman, I have been a magic enthusiast for many years, and I have enough magic ...
A: You decide what tricks to do by asking yourself, "Who is the audience for this show?" If the show is ...
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| illusions | 12/2/2008 | John Gordon - Master Magician |
Q: I live in Greeley Colorado and I am very interested in illusions and magic tricks. I am not sure ...
A: I can help....... but only able to do so when it's a private discussion (which this isn't). There ...
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