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...

Blizzard!

Blizzard is a GREAT card trick from the mind of Dean Dill
I actually view it more of a utility device than an effect (think: Brainwave that ends with an examinable deck, etc) if you like magic and are not familiar with this wonderful secret, I HIGHLY recommend 2 place it on your 'must list'

Note: this is a freely named card and at the end, the deck is examinable
http://www.deandill.com/blizzard.html
all Dill's stuff is great. His Coin Work is Stellar:  I highly recommend the Extreme Dean DVD's

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Blizzard is also a game developer that is akin to crack of the video game world.

I got both Diablo 3 and Starcraft 2 for xmas and have done little more (in my free time) than play those games since xmas. (*usually my free time was spent improving my sleight of hand or magic knowledge)

Fortunately, I can always reflect on the words of John Lennon "Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"
(and in the case of Starcraft 2, this is a brain battle that requires keen senses and creativity to win against the amazing online players: I LOVE playing real time strategy against other players and their new system includes a 'ladder' ranking that is awesome (plus the campaign, single player mode is simply incredible: no wonder this game took 5...count em: 5 years to develop, I purposely avoided buying it, because I knew I would be sucked in. I was right. Devils work I tell ya! I shall not stop, but I shall delegate time: I'd think 30 minutes of Diablo and 2-3 games of Starcraft per day (aprox an hour - 1 & 1/2 hours of gaming is plenty) Considering I don't really watch TV, I don't think that's too much 'wasted tme")
Jeez, I feel like I'm confessing my sins!  But oh, the joy, just look at a couple of these screenshots, amazing
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Diablo 3 ^

Starcraft 2 ^

It's starting to be an issue and thankfully, I'm now starting a new phase of life that will have me out of this house 5 days a week from 7:30-2:30 a..m. I'll be busy most of the time, but there will be stints when I'm not and I intend to use those stints to be magically productive. Time to administer some will power!

I mean really: I was rocking and rolling last year (with a couple lecture tours (one BIG One) and a couple convention appearances) I'd like to double that this year...This was scheduled to be MY year. So far, I've only wasted 1/2 of January (speaking of Blizzards, Ive also just started watching Game of Thrones ;) wow. So yeah, my free time slots are full
.
That's about to change :)  and with my todo list: more lecturing, working the Magic Castle, developing a one man show, release 4-5 downloadable products by my own hand / self publishing and last but not least, working sans table on the streets of NOLA (Or whereever) I've also got a few 'secret' things in the works that should prove to be interesting.  I've got LOTS to accomplish and more!

I got off to a rocky start, but I feel the change is coming (and as Warpo says "the Change will do me good" a hat / tip line when someone dumps change in your chapeau)

Keep your eyes peeled (or get Starcraft 2 and join me in battling! I'm "Connjure" (always :)

As I type the deck of cards at my side is beckoning, I shall now reach for my muse and bid you adieu
have a great day

Gracie Vote

My Granddaughter Kaitlyn put her in a cutie contest, I'm doing the proper grand-pa thing and supporting her :) next thing ya know, I'll be on Toddlers & Tiaras ;)!

Cart Beta (freebies to test, try & enjoy!)

This is a raw test of the ejunkie .pdf distribution system.
Eventually the (new) .pdf's will be stamped / personalized
Feel free to try a freebie

Connfidential 2.0


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Marriage Notes!
Something old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue!

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Okay, all for now, I'm anxious to have a test myself. Stay tuned, more to come!

EJunkie

I'm giving EJunkie a try as my new shopping cart platform
It seems to have all the functions I need at a fair price.
And I CAN'T wait to have customized .pdfs available.

It's so flexible, so much so, I can post cart buttons in this blog
And so, I now give you a chance to test drive that function and receive a bonus.

The button below is a special "Connjuring" only button that is good for one Built to Last DVD and a complimentary set of Animal Farm (Spongology) bunnies.  You get:

 &

Shipping is Free
$50 is the total (free rabbits and shipping)





If you have ANY problems, questions or comments, please email me: connjure@gmail.com

the rest of my wares can be found on www.dougconn.com/shop/
more coming SOON

M.O.M.

So... I've been "off the grid" (unintentionally)
and have a lot of catching up to do...
so... instead of writing a blog, I'm gonna suggest you read someone else'
I know I've mentioned Niko / Magician On a Motorcycle before
well, I'm gonna do it again. He's a rising star in our field and deserves extra / double notice

His Website:
http://magicianonamotorcycle.com/

Here's his current blog:
http://magicianonamotorcycle.com/2014/01/06/hi-hoarse/

*N is a great writer and I'm sure you'll enjoy his prose

and/or Maybe take a look at his Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/MagicianOnAMotorcycle

If you happen to be visiting NOLA, be sure to stroll up Royal and maybe into Jackson square where you might be lucky nuff to find Niko performing his unique brand of prestidigitation. I , for one, love his style and enjoy the breath of fresh air he brings to the art.

Open thanks to Niko the M.O.M. (Magician On Motorcycle)
aight, I've now written enough to make this a regular post
I've got a shopping cart to fix... off to work,
Conn

www.dougconn.com

Connjuring Sale: BTL , Bunnies, PS & Free Shipping ($90 retail only $50)

Hey Folks,

Well, I just noticed my shopping cart is down (I guess the recent upgrade to my system K.O. d it)
anyway, I'm trying to switch to Shopify and soon that will all be a bad memory

I need a quick boost to the bank account,
so, I'm gonna offer a nice lil package here

BTL DVD Set (2 disks 20+ routines / 3 1/2 hous)

Learn more here: http://www.trcky.com/built-to-last.html

This Set has received strong reviews and retails for $50

I'm offering this with free shipping and if you order within 24 hours (before Sat @ 5 pm)
I'll include TWO Free sets of my new "Spongology" bunnies (these are featured on the disks: well, I scrapped using the old Adams rabbits and had Goshman craft some Ultrasoft sponges that are nice, big, soft and just perfect for this routine) @ $10 each, that's a $20 freebie
http://dougconn.com/animalfarm.htm

Last but not least, I have a few "Plastic Surgery" packets and I'll toss in one as an ueber bonus
this is soon slated to be a DVD: I'll include access to online video instructions
get the jump and start performing the awesome underground routine before it goes mass market

Ok, so that doesn't suck

and... while I'm at: why not: I'll  include
FREE SHIPPING & HANDLING ($7 value)

So, that's 2 DVD's (the Built to Last Set) Two Bunny Packages (6 adults 16 babies) and a GREAT monte packet trick that will fool anyone

I'm only going to sell 3-4 of these packages (I just need to catch up on a phone and internet bill)
so it's first come first served (and you'll be helping a kindred spirit whose a bit down and out

Interested?
Please paypal  $50 to reserve a set
Connjure@gmail.com  (is my paypal addy)
Any orders received today will ship tomorrow.

*If you're interested, I also have the Pinky Swear Project DVD (Pinky Count and Pass combo vid with technique and six effects) These Retail for $15 ( so that'd be $65 for everything)

or if you just want the PS DVD, it's $15 alone and I'll be charging shipping if you just order that, so, $18 total

Okay, that's enough sales blabber... I'm hurting my eyes be reading it
Thanks for listening/reading.... & if you can help a brother out (and get a GREAT Deal at the same time)
I'd most appreciate it.

Thanks,
Doug Conn

Nothing (to Hide)

Open Congrats to  Derek Delgaudio (2011 & 2012 Close-up Magician of the Year) and Helder Guimarães (2011 & 2012 Parlor Magician of the Year) whose "Nothing to Hide" has broken the $1,000,000 mark in ticket sales

This is amazing when you consider the theatre seats less than 200 (more like 120) and the props are nothing more than a few decks of cards for the most part.

Skill and Charisma go a long way :)

They've taken this (Neil Patrick Harris directed) card/close-up show from LA to NY and it looks like the only thing to stop them is their will to do so. I'm thinking Chicago (and NOLA) need to see this sleight of hand exstravaganza

Learn more about this astounding run here:
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/NOTHING-TO-HIDE-Enters-Final-Two-Weeks-of-Performances-at-Pershing-Square-Signature-Center-20140106

Congrats Gents

Funny I should just cross this inspirational story as I was reading their Magic Magazine cover article (From late last year) last night while having some 'me' time...
I hope this thing gets recorded for posterity and that one day I get to see their production.

In the interim, thanks for the inspiration.

NEW!

My "New" years things I'd like to accomplish (because I can't 'resolve' to do anything)

#1 quit doing the same old tricks: break the mold and shake things up a bit
#2 put some of this (and some of that) into a one man show: at least 50 minutes
#3 NEW shopping cart
#4 NEW products
#5 NEW (and LOTS more) online videos
#6 NEW Tricks (time to release the inner beast and be an artist again: lets get creative)
#7 NEW outlook: Eliminate the negative!

On that note...

what.

... is the name of Bo Burnham's
Performance Extravaganza (comedy?) currently being shown live across the world
(and as luck would have it: on Netflix)

I was instantly hooked by the ingenious first few minutes

"what".

A lil Bo On YouTube

HNY!

Wishing ya the best during these holidays and into the new year.

I might be on break for a bit (or might not)

Not feeling very magical right now.

I'll spare ya the details,  I think it boils down to: I'm sick and a bit depressed
(holiday dulldrums?)

But, I wish the best for you and yours.
for reals
Peace
love
&
HNY