Hiatus

Just a head's up
I've taken a lil hiatus from the magi-grid (plogging, forums, vid viewing, etc)
These breaks are a necessity
never intentional or with mal intent
just taking a break

after 40 years of eating, drinking and sleeping magic
I've discovered from time to time, one needs a breather from the deep end

don't get me wrong, I still keep a pocket full of coins and a deck of cards by the bedside (and in the car) but I'm not actively learning, creating or devoting any real time or energy to the art

I find this allows me to return with renewed vigor each time 'it' happens

it's happening now, and I'll be back soon

so, that's wuzzup (in case anyone was curious)
see ya on the flip side

Blue Crown / Red Sale!

Happy Valentines Day!

I was happy to see The Blue Crown "celebrating" the holiday with a sale on their Red Crown decks

These top notch packs (none better IMO) are normally $5.95

But

Today (2.14) thru Sunday (2/17/14)

The Red Crowns are only $2.14 a pack

If u haven't handled these beauties: NOW is the time

http://thebluecrown.com/the-crown-deck-red.html

I have no connection / affiliation with this company, I just think they make good cards.

BTW: each pack includes an extra "special" card (a dupe or a dbl backer, etc) and you also recieve a free download that explains an effect to go with the pack

Why are you still reading this?

Click above & send TBC your $

(Note: shipping is a bit pricey; I'd order 6-12 decks to really get your $ worth)

Enjoy!

Apps

One of my "hobbies" is playing with new apps (it used to be called software: wonder what we'll be calling things in the next decade...?)

Anyway, I'm currently an iPhone user & so, this Info will be geared to that platform. I imagine the more popular apps will be available on other platforms (google / android, etc)

So anyway, just thought if mention a few apps I found that are useful &/or fun

First of all, is the Blogger app (for blog spot) that I'm using to thumbp this out.

It's simple, clean & robust

"Paper" is an interesting way to peruse Facebook. Check it out

"Magical Pad" is a useful app that combines mind maps and outlines (along with pictures , shapes & colors) to make organizing any project (a show, a routine, an effect) visually & memorable

"Grid" is another outline tool worth a look

Popograph is an incredible photo app that performs masking and tons of other edits formerly only available through high end software: check it out

All if these are free & all of them useful to the professional entertainer (and beyond)

While on the subject I'll (re)mention some other apps that I've talked about before ...

My favorite magi apps are

Iforce , Stacked Deck (men deck tool) and iPredict Max Krause Card Stats is another winner

Games: Fieldrunners (1&2) are atop the heap wit lots of close seconds

Most useful app is probably "Evernote" it's capabilities are awesome 

Ok, nuff  for now... Cya next time

Mike Ammar live for a buck!

Vanishing inc Michael Ammar lecture

Only $1 to preview V-Inc's new online lecture format.

Tonight 2/5/14 @ 7pm est

http://www.vanishingincmagic.com/magic-downloads/live-lectures/michael-ammar-live-lecture/

Check it out

View it live or download it later (but ya must purchase today to get the deal price)

That's the news for today

Best wishes to all!

Card Carrier?

Recenty picked up one of these on clearance at Walmart & realized it'd be a great way to carry your cards (& your 

Cell phone)

I'm sure you can find lotsa variants with extra pockets & such. Note: this clips on your belt which keeps your pocket free (of deck & phone & ?)

Something to consider 

Keep your eyes open

Hobb's Toolbox

If you like handling the paste-boards;
There's a great new resource being published by Stephen Hobbs (whose name you may have seen here, there & maybe everywhere...)

www.StephenHobbsTechnicalToolbox.com 

This is not really a beginner site and it's really recommended for the card enthusiast(and is password protected to keep the laity at bay)

I found it fun, enlightening and useful 
and if Hobbs can keep it up, it's destined for a year long run (something new every Fri.)

I've already found a couple things that made me think... and I'm looking forward to more
I hope you find the same
www.StephenHobbsTechnicalToolbox.com 

Shopify...

Well, due to some of e-junkies limitations (in filesize & such) I'm switching to Shopify (an online shopping cart system) to start things off. I'll very likely return to e-junkie to distribute some specialty items (as I like their format VERY much) but for the time being, I need more space than 'options'
I'm working on some projects that will include video Shopify seems to fit my needs.
Just posting this brief to #1 thank everyone for testng e-junkie (and I hope you enjoy your freebies)
and that #2 there may be a short (as short as humanly possibly) delay as I learn and integrate my cart into this new system (it can't possibly be more challenging than the wordpress plugin I was using and hope this new system makes life easier for everyone involved in my world.)
Stay tuned to www.dougconn.com for some serious changes in the VERY near future (broken record much?) Aight, That's all for now and on that note, lots to get done...
off to it...