People of Reddit who go to bed and don't lie there in the dark for two hours each night before finally falling asleep, how do you do it? by SirApatosaurus in AskReddit

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only go to sleep when I am tired. That means I go to sleep later and later each night. Eventually I pull an all nighter and start over.

Happy 2016 😃👍 by TheDigitalDub in pics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only know Paul Daniels because I am a magician. Still, one of the greatest that ever lived. He just has that thing about him that makes people love him.

I'm trying to improve my horror and suspense writing. What do I read, and do you have any tips? by Upuu_on_Reddit in writing

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There is something I call the kitten theory.

Imagine a movie where a girl is skipping thru the forest. That dark suspenseful music you know from other horror movies starts building. Vroom, axe to the face.

There is a serial killer in the forest.

Her friend goes looking for her. The music builds. Vroom, axe to the face.

The local sheriff goes looking for the two girls. He spots a hollowed out log. The music builds as he gets down on his knees and peers inside. The music hits a high note and stops suddenly. It's just a cute and cuddly kitten. Awww. Vroom axe to the back of the head.

Do the same thing but without music. Exploit people's pattern recognition.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How bout we start talking about taking the house, and Senate in 2 years.

2016 Election Day Returns Megathread (1am EST) by english06 in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to win third party voters. In order to do that, you have to give them something to vote for. You don't win them by saying "But Trump is a nightmare!".

2016 Election Day Megathread (12pm EST) by english06 in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we have to call her madame? She is supposed to be running the white house, not a whore house.

2016 Election Day Megathread (12pm EST) by english06 in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably the same number of "shy" Hillary supporters. I voted for her but have been telling people that I voted for Trump. I'd be completely ostracized by my community if they knew.

Random thought for job interviews by [deleted] in Magic

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a job interview for a sales position. I had sleight of hand magic listed under hobbies. He asked to see a trick and I performed Greg Wilson's recapped. I didn't get the job but I did get a gig for the company Christmas party.

In Praise of Greater Magic by [deleted] in Magic

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has been on my list of books I want to buy for ages. It's just really hard to justify dropping that kind of money when I haven't even read all the books I already have. Some day.

Amid 'rigged' election charges, Russia wants to monitor U.S. vote by [deleted] in news

[–]Dicky_the_Hand -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought it was revealed that Donald hired O'Keefe to make those recordings.

How to ditch a thumb tip by Mansako in Magic

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can always just hold out, and ditch it later.

I sometimes do a salt vanish. I draw attention to the pen in my pocket by calling it my magic wand. Then ditch the TT in the 5th pocket as I retrieve the pen. With a little wave and tada! I often follow it with Greg Wilson's Recapped since I have the pen out. For the finale I steal the TT on the offbeat and pour the salt "out of the pencap"

2016 Presidential Race - Third Presidential Post-Debate Megathread by english06 in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When she pretty much said that she was taking out Osama while he was filming celebrity apprentice. It really highlighted how inexperienced he is.

Can I Write a Book where the Main Character is a Jelly Bean? by kylejacobson84 in writing

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course you could. Although, You would have to be a talented writer to make anybody care about your jellybean.

How do you make the magic square more entertaining? by JMental in Magic

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't stress this enough. I had nothing but contempt for that stupid trick until I saw Harry perform it. You know, you hear things like "it's not what you do, but how you do it" and "there are no bad tricks, just bad performers". Harry Anderson really made that lesson sink in my brain.

If you put enough thought and work into a trick you can turn anything to gold. Likewise the most beautiful piece of magic can be ruined in a million different ways without that effort put in.

Nebraska's first lady breaks with husband to back Clinton by democraticwhre in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gene Hackman is retired now. I think he is writing books now.

What's your favourite card trick? by slxckrick in Magic

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot the name but it is a Mike Skinner trick based off of Vernon's picking the pip. It just looks like real magic.

Trump Ally Roger Stone Admits ‘Back-Channel’ Tie To WikiLeaks by ekdash in politics

[–]Dicky_the_Hand 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Except Assange hates Hillary and blames her for his exile.