The Big Blind Friday Ep. 33

Your weekly dose of magic from around the world from BBM

Hey Owen,

I can't believe we're already on episode 33 of The Big Blind Friday. It's been quite an adventure until now. We hope you're enjoying all the things we're sharing with you each Friday ^^

This week we have a combination of videos, podcasts and articles from around the world. Let's get into them!

🎙️ 1. A Magician’s Secrets for Becoming More Commanding, Convincing, And Charismatic

Steve Cohen, "The Millionaires' Magician", shares how to build your boldness through “put pocketing,” develop “spontaneous resourcefulness,” get people wrapped up in the magic of your message by suggesting rather than stating and much more.

My favorite part is when he also talks about allowing yourself 5 mistakes in a performance (an idea from Juan Tamariz).

Listen to the podcast

🎮 2. 100 Hours Practicing the Second Deal

Jacob and Benji spend 100 hours practicing different types of Second Deals and record their progress.

I love videos like this as it shows how fast progress can be made with a certain sleight.

See the progress they made

🃏 3. Gimmicks vs Sleight of Hand

Continuing last week's video, in this episode of "Try Not to WOW" two magicians compete against each other to see which one can get more reactions.

I love these sort of magic videos (because they are also scarce). The two featured magicians have also very beautifully different styles. One is more sleight orientated, using Mnemonica as well, and the other uses props and gimmicks.

See what the magicians perform

✨4. Mike Tyson punches Criss Angel

Criss Angel sits down with Mike Tyson on his YouTube show "Hotboxin" and discuss their friendship, Mindfreak and much more.

Criss also talks with Tyson about the clip in which Tyson punches him in the face.

See the full Hotboxin episode

See Tyson punch Angel

✍️5. Ant saves magic trick on live TV

Britain's Got Talent Ant McPartlin hides a fake thumb in order to save a Cillian O’Connor’s magic trick.

This was so amazing to see. Ant didn't even flinch, or react to the thumb. He truly reacted on instinct and hid the thumb in his hand. Props to him.

See Ant save the moment

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