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Magic and Illusion/Questions Answered by Expert Aidan Heritage
| Subject | Date Asked |
| terminology | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Is there a term (other than "making something disappear") when, during a display of magic, the ... A: The term used would be VANISH. According to "The Trick Brain" by Dariel Fitzkee, the basic effects ... | |
| The Ultimate Mind Reading Trick | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I'm looking for this Ultimate Mind Reading Trick on DVD to learn that's called therevelationeffect ... A: Any reputable magic shop will be able to sell you DVD's of various tricks - but I would not wish to ... | |
| mind reading trick | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: A friend of mine whose a magician told me to think of an African animal, so I thought of a tiger. ... A: Rather well by the sound of it - I'm afraid the purpose of this forum isn't to give away secrets, ... | |
| magic tea Kettle | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: How do you do the magic tea kettle trick where many types of drink comes out of a container without ... A: the trick is "any drink called for" - see ... | |
| Origami Illusion | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the the secret to the Origami Illusion? I have been trying to figure this out for years when ... A: The secret of all illusions is to practice to make sure the performance is convincing - as to the ... | |
| thirsty for more | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I had a magician teach me to palm a coin. After working for a couple of months to ... A: Firstly I'm pleased that you say you are happy to practice as that IS the key to any magic ... | |
| The secret to his power | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| The secret to his power | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| coin tricks | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Do you know eny good illusions with household items and good sleight coin tricks A: a google search ... | |
| Newspaper trick | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: How do you do the trick were you cut or tear a peice of paper/newpaper and restore it. I really ... A: see ... | |
| Change clothes | 1/20/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Making People Select the Same Card Over and Over | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you know how to do the card trick where you make the person select the same card ... A: Its called forcing a card,and there are MANY ways of doing this - the one that is often used is the ... | |
| cpoin trick | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: a friend put 5 £1 coins on a table in a line, turned around and asks one person to either hover ... A: Firstly, glad you enjoyed it- the fun of magic is the entertainment and bafflement - there is rarely ... | |
Magic and Illusion
Aidan Heritage
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Expertise
I'll do my best to help you with ANY aspect of this fascinating subject!
Experience
I've been a childrens magician since 1978, and am a full member of the IBM and Magic Circle (London, UK)
Organizations
IBM, Magic Circle
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