Dont you realize that a week is a long time for him to study something. He is probably an expert at kids shows now. ( at least by his standards)

I love the abuse you get on the penguin forums...

Its like no other abuse... much more bitter for some reason..

twilson get about 6 quarters, two un gimmicked decks of cards, a pen, a sharpie, a ring, a rope, your favorite pocket trick, and start performing. Thats about all you'll be bringing to a restaurant. Your going to move from table to table all night performing and most of all before magic comes PEOPLE SKILLS! make yourself likable and entertaining and then youll be a success.
I know a man who performs kids shows and cooperate events and restaurant work. The guy probably does 3 ungiimicked tricks jbut he is the most likeable and entertaining person ive ever seen. When he performs a trick you dont care about the deck of cards hes using you want to listen to him.
First become a good person then work on magic, its not the magic that makes the person its the person who makes the person.