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Magician's Palm
The Magician's Palm is a method for hiding a playing card, in which the card is placed in the hand lengthwise, the hand is curled inward slightly, and the card is thus retained in the hand. It is important with this palm that you do not have one's thumb sticking out as if "hitchhiking Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, autostop or hitching) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking individuals, usually strangers, for a ride in their car or other vehicle. The ride is usually, but not always, free. Nomads hav ..." as this is a "tell" or sign that a card is being palmed. The Classic Palm (Using a Coin), p. 190. Erdnase System of Palming, pp. 48-53. References Card tricks {{magic-stub ...
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Hitchhiking
Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, autostop or hitching) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking individuals, usually strangers, for a ride in their car or other vehicle. The ride is usually, but not always, free. Nomads have also used hitchhiking as a primary mode of travel for the better part of the last century, and continue to do so today. Signaling methods Hitchhikers use a variety of signals to indicate they need a ride. Indicators can be physical gestures or displays including written signs. The physical gestures, e.g., hand signals, hitchhikers use differ around the world: *In some African countries, the hitchhiker's hand is held with the palm facing upwards. *In most of Europe , North America and Australia, most hitchhikers stand with their back facing the direction of travel. The hitchhiker typically extends their arm towards the road with the thumb of the closed hand pointing upward or in the direction of vehicle travel. In 1971, during the Vie ...
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Mark Wilson's Complete Course In Magic
''Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic'' is a book on magic written by magician Mark Wilson. The book is a popular reference for magicians and has been in print since its first issue in 1975. Description of '' Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic'' :''This description is based on the 1988 edition.'' The book is organized into sections; each devoted to a particular topic, as follows: Introductory sections * Table of Contents ** Listing of all sections and effects with page numbers. ** This volume contains no index. * Dedication * Introductory Letter ** Mark Wilson addresses his reader as "Dear Student," and expounds on his views of the basics of performance magic. ** Throughout, Wilson refers to illusions as "tricks." Biographies * Mark Wilson ** Nani Darnell Wilson (his wife and partner on stage) ** Greg Wilson (their son) * Walter Gibson, co-author * U.F. "Gen" Grant, co-author * Larry Anderson, co-author * Rakesh Menon, Budding Magician Practice Makes Perfect ...
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