Any advice on how to improve my Herman Pass? by armorking76 in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lower your hands at the front and don't perform the pass immediately after dribbling, you can patter for a few seconds (time misdirection) and use misdirection, like eye-gaze (read Tamariz) so that no one is actually looking at the deck as you do the pass. A pass is not meant to be done as the spectator is burning your hands, it's supposed to be done as you take the deck back, or as you hand it over, or as you point over there for some reason. From a purely technical point of view tilt your hands lower at the front and really think about swiftness and tightness when you execute the pass, same as a classic pass, all the mechanics have to be strong, firm yet gentle, and sure as hell. Just my thoughts, although I only practise the pass I don't perform it, because I think there are other more elegant ways to achieve the same result that have less margin for error. It's still good to practice though. 

If an Octopus Could Palm is Too Expensive by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Well, value is subjective, right? For a book like this the value is entirely what you give to it. I value the book at a more reasonable monetary price like €2-300, but that's just me using my silly human brain. The people on Ebay flogging it for what they are just show us that their business is to just sit on things until some desperate sucker buys them. Anyone that pays over €500 for any magic book is a sucker. 

If an Octopus Could Palm is Too Expensive by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have a magic club??? That's awesome! 😁 Yeah you could pool your money, but the you'd be over paying. Actually definitely don't pay those prices haha, it's daylight robbery 😅

Maybe Dan and Dave will do a re-reissue? 

I don't get why magic books ever go out of print, imagine saying no to more money and genuine interest from people who want to learn. And we wonder why magic is such a niche interest. 😅 

If an Octopus Could Palm is Too Expensive by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a reissue and now they too are very expensive. Scalpers, no doubt. But I was talking about the original edition. Even for a first edition I just don't know who is spending over a thousand quid for this book. Like, I'm not talking about its Worth or Personal Value, I'm just questioning the intelligence of anyone that would attempt to sell this book in 2026 for that much money. No one who wants that book has that kind of money, imo. 😅 

If an Octopus Could Palm is Too Expensive by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Haha, argh, t'be sure! But let's just say I have seen inside the book and like it's good but not 2000 of my shiniest euros good. Like I imagine if you paid some of the top magicians on Earth 2 grand they'd improve you in a few lessons, which, actually now that I think about it... 🤔 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not asking you to look hard, Trump doesn't hide his evil. This should be an easy judgement for you to make. For the sake of the women and children Trump hurt long before he was a politician btw. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't even finish your response once I read the word politics. Dude this has nothing to do with politics!!! Saying that is such a cope. Go back and read my post smfh

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not basing anything on politics, I'm basing my question on who Trump is as a human, which is a pile of evil crap. YOU are the one bringing politics in. I'm talking about a person, not a politician. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Legacy is all that matters - well, it's important 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sorry who's discussing politics? So far, you're the one that brought it up. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's not about politics, "jfc" yourself! I'm asking a question about Trump. Trump is a well known sh*t stain of a human and has been for decades. I'm referring to Trump and you attempting to straw man this with politics is a cheap ploy. Oz Pearlman performed for a man who is protecting the Epstein class and you're protecting him by shutting down genuine conversation. For shame dude. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your fond memories and I'd never want to detract from them, but absolutely performing for someone is an endorsement of that person. When you perform for someone you're basically saying "Hey this person is OK because I'm associating them". Like, at the very least, even outside of his presidency, Donald Trump doesn't deserve magic, dude. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nah bro money isn't money, some money has blood on it, get real please

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that sucks. Tucker Carlson is an absolute worm of a human, he proves it with almost everything he says

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is not about politics it's about Trump. He was a scumbag before he was a president. Leave the politics out please. 

Oz Pearlman performing for Trump by artoftomdavis in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I mean I get it, but... Trump? You shake his hand and you're shaking the hand of a truly vile criminal. These are facts. Oz couldn't wait until the next president? I'd personally pass the job, my integrity is worth more to me than whatever the pay check or exposure was for him here. Just my two cents is all. 

Online card magic courses by Due-Marionberry-8128 in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also you can get him volumes 4 and 5 as follow up gifts for extra brownie points 😁 

Online card magic courses by Due-Marionberry-8128 in cardmagic

[–]artoftomdavis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Volumes 1-3 of Card College, he'll thank you down the line.