PS (DVD)

In all the excitement of the upcoming "Built to Last" release, I've neglected to mention that the Pinky Swear project will also be released on DVD.

I have no problem asking $15 for this wonderfully produced package: another great release from TRCKY.com  Pinky Swear is 45 Min of detailed descriptions on the Pinky Count, Pass and several routines that imploy the devious combination.

Both will be available Oct 1

In between ho-blog posts, I'm hard at work preparing connmagic.com (shopping cart, site upgrade, etc etc etc) Nuff blabbering... back to work

Are you ready?

Release date Oct 1

TRICS

In Charlotte NC
(@ TrICCC con)
Lecture tomorrow ,
DVD Debut

It's late, must rest
End gloat

Diamond Mine

"Diamond Mine" is my version of Elmsley's classic "Diamond Cut Diamond"

*In Tricks of My Trade - The Magic of Doug Conn
Paul Cummins describes two versions of this thing. Because the Royal Flush leaves room for lots of patter variants (and/or seques from other effects) I prefer this 5 card handling.
 
Alas: My 2nd is shit (specially from this angle / with bordered backs) but It looks okay in real life (when the eye is naturally misdirected to the face up dealt cards.)

While my deal needs work, I must say, the Truffle shuffle is coming along nicely and the MP sidesteal is serving justice as usual. Ditto dat for Carney's Versa switch (heck; 3 outta 4 aint bad)

Regardless... I Just wanted to document the effect (why? good question... I'm not sure what drives me to put these craptactular videos online.)

Here's it is: Diamond Mine

http://youtu.be/P0qeRbWagdw

SideNote: Yes, the selection is any of the named (flush) cards

A Higher Power: P & T

Spoiler: aside from the appearance of Penn & Teller, these videos have nothing to do with magic. As with most things I post here, I do so for self reference (and in hopes that like minded people will find something of interest.) My/Our/Their topics today will be: Guns, God, Drunks and Happiness. Enjoy.

Happiness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4p1AzV-hRc
Life explained in 30 seconds.

2nd Amendment 
http://youtu.be/1GNu7ldL1LM
I'm not a fan of guns (but that's my problem.)

Okay... maybe just one magic trick.
This one seems to fit this blog-ramble:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF2iX2VG6e4
12 Stepping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU2YliYttnQ
GOD grant me the serenity... Many people are required / forced to attend this religious based organization (which has an VERY high failure rate... sigh.) 

on a sidenote... speaking of drunks and P&T:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9hNw4rSZv8
drunk guy movie review (of "Penn and Teller get killed) not particularly good and/or funny review, but it was a nice reminder about this dark comedy that is worth a look.

and last, but not least
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PaHcZUHI00

Ya know... 
It really is truly amazing what these two have accomplished in their career.
from 'humble' busking - beginnings to international superstars (movies, TV, Broadway, Vegas... etc etc etc.) IMO: They're the penultimate variety entertainers (and along the way, take the time to share some 'truth') Bravo Penn and Teller.

P. P.

If you like card magic
I highly recommend a visit to Peter Pellikaan's You Tube Channel 

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAtfusatfus

his output is strong, creative and plentiful...
(over 340 videos at the time of this post)

Subscribe and you'll be treated to a never ending barage of Dali-esque style card effects... heh: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ock6se2mmw&feature=share&list=UL3ock6se2mmw

He wants to show you something...

Go watch it.

Thanks Peter.

Magic Hat

Yes... You should be jealous
(not only is it mine: it was free ;)