Magic often feels like a choice between two extremes. On one side, you have grueling sleight-of-hand that takes years to master. On the other, you have "self-working" tricks that sometimes feel mechanical or transparent.
If you are diving into the series, keep an eye out for these gems: Steve Beam's semi-automatic card tricks
: By using "semi-automatic" methods, you free up your brain to focus entirely on the audience. Magic often feels like a choice between two extremes
Steve Beam found the perfect middle ground with his legendary Semi-Automatic Card Tricks series. What Does "Semi-Automatic" Actually Mean? often performed over the phone.
: A propless mentalism effect where you divine a thought-of card, often performed over the phone.
