Magic Tricks

I met Daryl when I was in my early 20's back in the 70's at the Magic Castle, he was excellent then, he still is. I don't think one should watch these lectures for the new best trick, new gaffs or material, but more for what works, what's entertaining, and the little nuances that help create more than a trick, that's the meat. Try to grasp what makes a pro a pro. Sure go buy your flipper coins etc. but you are doing yourself a disservice by not learning a classic or finger palm and putting it into a simple, non-confusing routine that works. Daryl understands and shows this. Do a double lift like his..., classic palm a coin like him..., then work out some material without all the gaffs, when you have all that, then add them in if need be. Daryl showed more than just tricks and if you miss that then you will miss the lecture. An example would be the sponge balls. Anybody who has done this enough, especially table hoppers will tell you that people once in a while will open their hand early. He taught how to combat that problem or at least know if there will be one. He also said once you have made a ball appear in their hand there is nothing more you can do to make it better. He gets it, and passes it on to us. I wonder how many magicians use this trick as I personally feel it's the best trick on earth (sorry for the personal side note). Professor's Nightmare is another overlooked effect, nevermind the awesome routine he did with it!! It's this insight that needs to be learned and he did a fantastic job explaining it - along with some great routines. Personally I loved the no bounce glass! Thanks Daryl.