I learnt Panic on Thursday, practised a few times and then tried it out at work yesterday for
co-workers and customers. It went fantastic and had perfect reactions each and every time (I did it
about 10 times). I am a hobbyist magician and I'm always looking for the trick that is idiot-proof,
easy to do and learn and totally fools my spectators. Panic fills all those requirements and more. I
can't believe how convincing it looks. Some of my co-workers watched me do it two or 3 times and
concentrated completely to see if they could work it out and still they have no idea how a full deck
of cards just disappears. Aarons teaching on the DVD and online videos is very good and it's
important to follow his lead. He teaches the correct handling of the cards and the positioning of
the fingers, etc. Also the correct handling just before the disappearance of the deck. This is all
very important and makes a big difference. I can hardly wait to get back to work again today to keep
on performing this. This trick has my highest recommendation.
Ed said he is a hobbyist magician, and from his excitement it is easy to see how much he enjoys performing for his friends. I would caution Ed, and all magicians, whether hobbyist, amateur, or seasoned pro to follow the long standing 5 rules of magic.
1. Practice
2. Practice
3. Practice
4. Never repeat a trick for an audience or a spectator. Repeating a trick greatly increases the chances for exposure. Exposure destroys the astonishment and the magic is lost.
5. Practice some more.
Repeating a trick is, in a sense, challenging the spectators to "catch you." Your magic becomes little more than just a puzzle for the audience to solve. Magic should not be a puzzle. It should be a create a moment of suspended belief, visual and mental euphoria.
Sure, people will ALWAYS ask you to "do it again," but politely decline and LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE.
Understanding this fact is often one of the major differences between a magician and someone who simply does a few tricks. A magician wouldn't present puzzles to an audience. No, he would perform magic, real miracles. If they beg for more, then show them more, but show them different effects, not the same ones.
I just wanted to say that I was reading reviews because I am considering buying this item, and wanted to know if was suited for a beginner/future hobby magician like me. I appreciated both the review, but the tips from the other person who replied. Thank you Ed, and thank you charlest777 too. Both helped me a lot.
Presenting a trick once is entertainment...twice is education.
Presenting a trick once is entertainment...twice is education.
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Super Easy and Idiot-Proof
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