A Few of My Card Magic Performances

[EminemBase]

For those who don't know: I did card magic from about the age... of... 11-17 very seriously as in, took it as seriously as somebody living rap music would in terms of writing lyrics; I practiced pretty much 24/7 and was completely in love with the art... I got very good at it, almost pro level in terms of actual card-handling but was always a shit performer, and actually pretty much got discouraged when I saw Derren Brown as I thought "fuck... he's doing it better than I ever could" and it just made me want to quit lmao because he was the epitome of greatness of what I wanted to be.

So I kind of just stopped caring as much but still to this day have never put it completely away, I still always have a deck in my hands and intend on going back to it when I have time. And I pretty much exclusively did card magic but the basic psychology of a lot of card tricks applies to pretty much any kind of mentalist or psychological magic routine you'll often see, so I was a student of it.

So here's a few of my videos which I want to share, to see how you guys react...

Change Extraordinaire



The Invisible Palm



A Basic Card Trick...



Momentary Illusion



I basically sucked fucking ass at... creating a persona for myself. I was good at handling cards and actual technique... but I couldn't figure out how to present it as myself in a natural and entertaining way, I'd always sound so awkward and... not like me. So it's the equivalent of like an underground rapper being great at putting rhymes together but not knowing how to shape it artistically.

Anyway, would be interested in how the videos look to you guys, they're years old and I'm quite a bit better now, even without practice, as you just get more naturally fluid the longer you do it. I'm thinking about going back to it but I don't think I'm interested in doing it professionally now... I think I'll just try to become one of the greatest card handlers ever and just go back to total solitary practice and try and contribute through sheer technique... or maybe I might figure out a way to present it, since I was so young (11-17/18) back then - the most awkward years.

I'm 23 now so could probably talk and present it more naturally...

To any of you who may be a fan of magic or who like my videos, feel free to subscribe to that channel, as I'll slowly be getting back in to it and adding a lot more performances soon

[12characters]

basic card trick my ass

you're a fucking wizard

[Trimss]

TRhogwarts

[Notalius]

I thought you were american o.O

[Mr.DGAF]

Some good stuff in here. I've never actually tried my hand at magic, but I love watching that kind of stuff. Trying to figure how something happened, etc.

[cheeseburger]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSTEqHxh3fI

[EminemBase]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSTEqHxh3fI

Really great sleight of hand card and coin magic actually takes a staggering amount of obsessive practice and analyzing things from every angle doh. Nuttin' phony about it. It's an art.

[Hansen]

This was great man, I enjoyed it.

[cheeseburger]

Just fucking with you man.
Tried to be funny but I failed

Good magic though. Im not that fond of magic tricka. But I can respect anyone who puts down time into something to become great.

[SliK]

I really hate "magic" and most people who practice it. Probably because I take it about as seriously as I take shadow puppets or The Lonely Island, yet "magicians" think their craft is the most amazing, awe-inspiring artform that exists.

I'm curious though, how did you get involved in it? How did you end up dedicating 7ish years to it?

[CrashBand]

I really hate "magic" and most people who practice it. Probably because I take it about as seriously as I take shadow puppets or The Lonely Island, yet "magicians" think their craft is the most amazing, awe-inspiring artform that exists.

I'm curious though, how did you get involved in it? How did you end up dedicating 7ish years to it?

Derren Brown bruv.

[SliK]

I really hate "magic" and most people who practice it. Probably because I take it about as seriously as I take shadow puppets or The Lonely Island, yet "magicians" think their craft is the most amazing, awe-inspiring artform that exists.

I'm curious though, how did you get involved in it? How did you end up dedicating 7ish years to it?

Derren Brown bruv.

Lol.

Anyone who wants to be like Derren Brown is a fucking retard.

[SliK]

So is porn. Would you want your daughter growing up to be a pornstar?

Honestly, to me, my son aspiring to be a magician is even more embarrassing than that.

[cheeseburger]

I summon the Yelabeard on you for harrassing one of its belivers. Be sure to say your prayers.
You can put on "fear of the dark" or something while you wait for your unstoppable defeat.
Goodbye Slik, its been real.

[SliK]

So is porn. Would you want your daughter growing up to be a pornstar?

Honestly, to me, my son aspiring to be a magician is even more embarrassing than that.

Good argument, have an L for your efforts.