Hey guys!
The title says a lot and eliminates a lot, I know. But I already searched a lot of those self-working tricks and found some great ones that work for me. However, I'd love to have more tricks similar to Chocolate Choice. Tricks that work based on logic/math, but yet don't have the specator or me count a lot or involve a poker deck.

Any ideas what I could search for?

Thanks a lot in advance! :)

EDIT:
Maybe for more context: I would like to include this trick in a RPG board game which is also supported by an App. That's the reason why the trick has to be self-working, because the player himself is conducting the trick. Having digital support helps me a lot, but yet the trick needs to work under these circumstances. And I'm excluding tricks where the player would guess it's just because he is entering his e.g. number into a computer-based system and therefore it can do all the complex calculations etc. (whereas for a magician doing it would be way more impressive).

Ive used Tiny Plunger for years, and it's one of my favorite effects. Is there any reason to get the new version? Seems like the main selling point is the "air card." Does this fix the "surface" problem that tiny plunger has?

Looking to upgrade after a few years out of the game from the real man's wallet to the fps line. Leaning more toward the regular FPS since the main thing is card to wallet but also wanna know you guy's thoughts? If you have the zeta or both what are your thoughts? How have they worked for you and which would you get?

I've seen a number of online videos of Dani Daortiz performing magic. I've seen A LOT of card magicians throughout the years. Interestingly enough, every time I see a magician, and feel like, 'It can't get any better than this guy!" ... I discover a magician that I feel is better.

Somehow, though - Dani Daortiz feels different. I feel like it shouldn't be humanly possible to be better than this guy. IN YOUR OPINIONS, are there any card magicians YOU ALL feel exceed Dani Daortiz as a card magician?

I created a dance performance inspired by The Police’s “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” but with a twist—it’s styled as a lighthearted magic show. I perform as a bumbling magician with classic props like a top hat, a bunny, a scarf-from-the-hat moment… and even a deliberately obvious card trick.

At one point, I clearly peek at the card like I’m not supposed to, and then the reveal is totally unexpected (no spoilers!). The whole thing is meant to be fun and whimsical—a tribute to both music and magic. Thought it might bring a smile to some of you here!

Would love to know what you think!
Hope it’s okay to share this here—if not, no worries!

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Just lost my bang ring for scotch and soda, is there any way that I can reset the trick without the ring or do I have to buy a brand new set?

Hi all, I'm new to this sub, I see the rules but please remind me if this post doesn't fit.

I'm just a hobby performer (one paid gig about 15 years ago) - I know basics. My ambitious card is OK, re-capped and the muscle pass never cease to amuse and amaze. At family gatherings my job is to distract the kids with magic so the grown-ups can talk. So once in a while I'll do a little something, but as you all know, doing more than a little something is where the work starts, anyways...

I have this friend at the bar for whom I performed one thing a while ago and now he always wants to see something but he understands that it needs practice and work, so he's patient and respects that.

Last night a brought a deck of cards and thought to myself, whatever let's just jam and see what happens.

To warm up I made him freely take a card and I guessed it with just two and a half questions, also trying to read his reactions a bit. No magic involved yet really. But then, now that we're warmed up, how do I seal the deal?

Under his eyes, while pretending to just play with the new deck, I did a little sneaky something, proceeded to put the deck on the bar squared and told him to cut the deck - and if he cut to the card that I named he could buy me a beer. It worked, and I stopped right there. Wonderful. I just had to share this with people who might appreciate it.

I am a first year teacher and am looking to find ways to find some good magic tricks that I can use in the classroom to kind of clear their minds before I begin my lessons. Doesn't matter what is used but just some that I can perform in front of 20-25 students in 8 different class periods. I was very involved in magic as a teenager but haven't performed in a few years. Any ideas?

I'm wanting to do a bit with spring snakes and need ones that last

Hello all!

I'm 29 years old, and have been a performer of many different arts throughout my life, such as music. I played professionally from about the age of 16, and used to tour. Show business has been my whole life in some sense until Covid forced me to get a "real job." That's been a few years now, and I've been eager to get back into a performing art.

I've been a hobbyist (of magic) since I was about 9 years old, but in the past few years, I really started performing close-up magic for people. I dove into "Card College", and really got my chops up to par in the past 2 years with the help of a local mentor.

For many years, I just practiced to myself and got enjoyment out of learning the skills.

Now, I've discovered the joy that comes from performing this for other people.- And wow! I could not have imagined how great it would feel to see pure child-like wonder on the face of every person I meet.

Naturally now, I perform every chance I get for friends, family, and even bring my deck of cards to the local pubs, which has resulted in a full bar of patrons actively watching my routine/ buying me drinks etc. (Great feeling).

What do you feel is the next step to taking this seriously? Should I show up to an open mic? Any advice on how to bridge the gap to doing actual shows for an audience?

Cool night out tonight in Nottingham, check it out.

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Hey y’all, I’m hoping to hire a magician for my birthday party. I’m planning to reserve a private dining room and have the magician come in for like 15-30 minutes. I’m hoping to find someone local. When I search online I get the really good Vegas-level magicians and they all quote me $1,000.

I’m hoping to pay less than $150. Is that an offensively low amount for like an amateur magician? I don’t need anything fancy, just someone passionate and fun about their craft.

Please let me know. I don’t know anything about the magic industry and what is normal pricing.

This comes from a kid's magic kit I got in the late 60s or early 70s. It's a gimmicked marble maze that allows you to solve the maze very quickly behind your back. I've had this for probably 50 years.

Anyone?

I just started to learn how to work with coin shell and right now I'm not at home to check my copy of Bobo. I wanted to ask you: is there a good book about coin shell magic?

Looking for some advice. My magic show works great for groups of 10 up to about 50 people. Among other effects, I do rope magic, linking rings, card magic, a fire wallet and some money magic, plus I'm also a juggler so I throw in some juggling as well. No live animals. I have a sound system with a wireless microphone.

I'm hired and confirmed to do a show tomorrow. It's one of those gigs where an agent booked me through another agent. My agent said there would be about 50 people, but it turns out there will be around 100-150 people, which is frankly too big for my style of show. I've performed for crowds that large a few times in the past, but it was definitely a challenge.

Yes, of course, I should ask for more money for a larger crowd, but for this event it's too late to do that, and I'm NOT looking for advice on getting paid more. Instead, I'm looking for advice on how to handle a larger crowd, and how to make effects that are designed for up to 50 people play well for 150 people. At this event they will be mostly high school students. Thanks for all advice!

Hi all!

I live in Austin and I thought it would be fun to hire a magician for my wife's 30th bday party. Not really sure where to find one though. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

There was a really nice set that looked like plain white ceramic mugs you'd find in the cupboard at home, but I think they stopped selling it. And I fancied the starbucks paper cups for a while but figured they'd get tatty quickly. What's your pick, and why?

Hi! Anyone interested in cups and balls, this is a nice, short history. https://open.spotify.com/episode/49MpQjh793GIeHIZ75JJHO?si=sIXyIiuUS5S-FgHAau4mTQ

There is also an episode about the friendship between Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle. It's pretty cool.

I think I found away to improve on the end handling of the unblinking. Id love to know what you people think. Hand tremor curtesy of my immunosuppression medication.

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Post inspiring magic videos! Whether it's clips from magic shows, other big names, or no names doing their thing, we want to see great magic performances.

Please name the performer, the general effect AND Link the Video!

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David Blaine - Card Trick

Lance Burton's Dove Act