“I’ve been performing a newspaper tear for years. It used to be my stand-up opener but is only brought out on occasions when I need it. The tear, based on a popular method, has served me well, but I may well be tossing it to employ Andrew Mayne’s excellent ‘Tear Down.’”

Fives stars - Wayne Kawamoto Magic.About.Com

Magic inventor and legend Jim Steinmeyer has finally released his book on supernaturalist Charles Fort. I’ve just ordered my copy from Amazon and look forward to reading it. Link

I swear it wasn’t me! Link

I just received a message from a mysterious magician (who prefers to remain nameless) who wants to give away 3 free advance copies of his latest unreleased DVD (also nameless).

To win a copy you must send an email to andrew@maynestream.com with Mystery DVD in the subject line. There will be a drawing on Friday (March 7th) for the free DVDs.

“Twisted adds a whole new dimension to the bill change. Now it’s visual! You create an impossible object and then fix it right before their eyes. And the ability to do it with a signed bill fooled me!”

- Joshua Jay

A borrowed bill is signed on both ends by a spectator and then ripped in half. The magician attempts to put it back together but accidentally restores the bill in a mis-made twisted state with half the bill facing the wrong way! The signatures are plainly visible on either side! He finally restores the bill back to its original condition.

Twisted allows you to perform both a torn and restored and a mis-made bill effect using a borrowed bill that can be signed by a spectator. It’s easy to master and can be performed anytime anywhere.

*Special Bonus: The Remixed Bill - Learn Andrew’s quick and easy mis-made bill effect where you give away a twisted bill!

Featuring clear step-by-step instructions including performer point of view angles.

Presented in Widescreen. Running time 26 minutes.

Price $15
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What would you expect/want to see if you were going to my lecture? I have a few ideas. But I’m curious to hear what you have to say. Since my material ranges from stage illusions to mentalism, I’d like to get an idea of what you might be expecting.

Let me know at andrew @ itricks.com

I’m going to be appearing at Wizard’s Apprentice on Saturday the 26th at 7:00 PM. Seating is limited. I mean really limited. 1.866.920.1475

Wizard’s Apprentice
2051 B Holllywood Blvd.
Hollywood, Florida 33020

Rip the centers out of some spare cards, give them a flick and in a flash they’ve all linked together in a chain of cards nearly as tall as you!

Chain Reaction is a huge effect with visual impact. You can perform it up close or on stage anytime in your show.

You can even use Chain Reaction to produce a selected card.

Chain Reaction combines the visual impact of two of magic’s most enduring stage effects, the Linking Rings and the Newspaper Tear, into a card illusion that fits into your card case and is ready to go at anytime.

The card chain can be inspected! Resets quickly!

Includes three routines ranging from beginner to advanced skill level. Each routine includes easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Grab some spare cards and create a Chain Reaction today!

DVD length 20 minutes. 16:9 image format

Price $15
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