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motivation. How can not watching the top athletes in the world do
the incredible things they do not inspire all forms of human endeavor?
I like to often compare the study of magic to studying an instru-
ment. For awhile, I was a music education major in college. A music
teacher must be required to be able to play just about every major
band instrument with some degree of proficiency. I can tell you from
personal experience, the effort necessary to master a good Pass or
Second Deal in no way surpasses even rudimentary skills in playing
most instruments. In addition, the expertise it is necessary to attain
with an instrument before playing in public is far greater than it is with
magic. In short, there should be no such thing as giving up on some
magic sleight or routine because it is too hard.
Two of my favorite effects are the Cups and Balls and the Linking
Rings. Like so many others, I prefer the Dai Vernon treatments of both
of these classics. Dai evolved these two routines from the ideas of
some of the greatest minds in magic. They both represent the highest
standards in our art. To me, practicing them is like practicing the scales
of magic. Taking the basic segments of each and applying the Magic
State to every move is the best way I have found to apply these prin-
ciples in a practical way. When you are through, you will have two of
the finest routines in magic.
In conclusion, I hope I have inspired you to at least think about
approaching your magic in the Magic State. I have long ago learned
that almost anything I am so sure about may be totally wrong for some-
one else. I hope, however, in this case, I am not.
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