The Big Blind Friday Ep. 60

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Hey Owen,

A new week means a new Tutorial Friday episode! This week we're looking at 7 different ways to make playing cards fly out of the deck. These aerial card tricks are really fun to do and should turn some heads the next time you're performing card magic! So pick up your deck and lets learn to shoot some cards out of the deck!

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And, as every Friday, we have a bunch of news from around the world, so let's get right into them!

🎙️ 1. Why does Joe Rogan hate magic?

A curious thing to look at.

If you listen to Joe Rogan, like hearing Chris Ramsay talk and want to see David Blaine blow Rogan's mind with a double lift, then this video might make you chuckle.

Watch it here

🎮 2. One Hobbyist Magician’s Disillusionment With The Magic Castle

"Carly Usdin describes the draw — and the drawbacks — of the Magic Castle's old-timey atmosphere."

Mixed feelings on this one, knowing just how sensitive of a subject this can be to some people and how easy it is to offend others unknowingly when you're older. Still, curious to see how Part 3 unfolds.

Shared part 1 a while ago. I like these sort of articles because they open discussions and have the ability to create bridges.

Read if you're curious

🪄 3. From magician’s assistant to tech mogul

"The rollercoaster family story behind London’s theatrical new Broadwick hotel."

I love discovering that some successful business people used to be magicians. Honestly, I get very jolly when I hear that an adult used to perform magic. Don't you?

It's a bit crazy to discover just how much money these people have to invest in buildings (they look good though!)

Discover their story

📚 4. ‘Wartime magician’ performs 26 shows in nine days for kids in Israel

"Alan Sakowitz brought smiles and wonder, as well as gear and supplies for two Israel Defense Forces units."

While the whole Gaza conflict is taking part, I like discovering that there's people out there that are making events for the children who have nothing to do with the war (and are probably very scared).

I like to think that it's not only this guy that's doing good deeds as a performer (but he's the one that made the news).

🃏 5. The Catalyst interview: Magician Michael Carbonaro

"...anyone who does any kind of performance, where you’re creating something out of nothing, channeling and transcending emotions and feelings and images, it’s a kind of magic."

A beautiful interview with Carbonaro where you get to see more about how the thinks. He's also promoting his new show (something which I would love to witness in person!).

The Carbonaro Effect is still my favourite magic show.

Find out more about him

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In case you missed it...

The False Shuffles and Cuts Project - Liam Montier - gb/DVD

Whether you are a complete beginner, or a seasoned pro looking to brush up on the classics, I can’t think of a better resource of these moves. My Lovely Assistant, 5/5

This is another excellent Project that the beginning and intermediate student of card magic should have in their video library. Dustin Stinett, Genii Magazine

There are some great tools taught here and I highly recommend this video to everyone. Marc DeSouza, M-U-M Magazine

This is an excellent source for learning these sleights and very highly recommended. Something in here for everybody from the complete novice to seasoned pro. Paul Romhany, *Reviews Vanish Magazine

First, I agree wholeheartedly that cutting and shuffling is a vital part of magic. The ability to convince your audience you've fairly shuffled and mixed a deck is paramount to your success. I'm probably preaching to the choir here.. but I had to say it.. Time is important to me.. and the FALSE CUTS AND SHUFFLES PROJECT was time well spent.. Rick Carruth, Magic Roadshow

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