SleightfulWhat's Inside My Close-Up Magic Bag?
Steven Taptuoro, a seasoned magician with 18 years of experience, opens up his close-up magic bag to share the professional routines he uses at every gig. This engaging community video gives viewers a rare glimpse into his working repertoire, carefully avoiding method details to keep his professional secrets safe. Highlights include the Stand-Up Monte for audience engagement, the Ambitious Card Routine with a Joel Wallet finale, the Back in Time Routine using the Timeline app, and his signature Rubik’s Cube Magic. Steven also shares valuable performance tips on routine order, custom case setup, and audience management, emphasizing the importance of a refined, audience-tested approach. His passion for magic is evident, especially in his Rubik’s Cube routine, which he considers his 'baby'.
Key points
Steven starts his sets with Stand-Up Monte for high-energy audience engagement.
The Ambitious Card Routine features a Joel Wallet finale where a signed card appears sealed inside an envelope.
Back in Time Routine uses the Timeline app to make phones 'rewind' minutes with a photo reveal of the spectator’s chosen card.
Rubik’s Cube Magic is Steven’s signature closer, involving visual solves, color predictions, and a mini-cube mentalism phase.
Steven structures his set for escalating impact, starting interactive and ending with his strongest material.
His DIY case is built for practicality, with foam compartments for cards, gimmicks, and noise-sensitive props.
Steven limits sets to ~10 minutes per group for maximum impact, using humor and spectator involvement.