SleightfulBest Tricks Of Blackpool, Dealing With Hecklers, Cheap Peek Devices & More | Q&A With Craig Petty
Craig Petty answers a variety of magic-related questions in this Q&A session, covering topics like dealing with hecklers, favorite tricks from Blackpool, learning sleights, and more.
Key points
Coin magic is less accessible than card magic due to the need for palming and sleight of hand.
Dealing with hecklers involves kindness, identifying their motives, and aligning responses with your performance style.
Lectures at conventions are fair game for learning and performing tricks, but bar conversations require permission.
For custom card decks, Craig recommends Print by Magic and Made Playing Cards.
Favorite tricks from Blackpool include 'Cube Buster' and 'Drop,' with high praise for Julio Montoro's work.
Learning the Faro Shuffle requires practice; Craig recommends 'Unshuffled' by Pogo for a great trick using it.
For palming practice, 'Whack Your Pack' by Paul Harris is ideal as it shifts focus away from the deck.
Craig shares a clever method to keep kids entertained and away from following him during gigs.
The Midwest Magic Convention in Ireland is highly recommended, featuring top magicians like Jay Sankey and Michael Finney.
Craig's favorite Henry Harris products are 'Cuban Bottle' and 'Rubik's Dream,' though 'Cube Buster' is a new standout.