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Magic By Misdirection

- by Enrico Varella
(Based on Bob Chua's Lecture on the 3rd February 2007 SMC Gathering)

[Enrico Varella is the founder and editor of The Quantum Ring, the official newsletter of IBM 115, Singapore since 1995. He has been published in The Linking Ring, and The Encyclopaedia of Card Forces (by Lewis Jones). He has received credit for his creation, the Tiepit (a jacket-less topit) in Bob Fitch's The Topit Workshop 3-DVD set (Kohler Magic). He is currently completing his omnibus of his Tiepit principles and application.]

Magic without misdirection: can this premise work? Can we perform magical effects without the principles of misdirection? The answer seems YES. However, can misdirection enhance the impact of the magic being presented?

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[Advertorial] ThelittleMagicShop.com Re-launch PDF E-mail
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Friday, 10 November 2006
The Little Magic Shop has re-launched their website! Bigger, better and fully functional.
www.TheLittleMagicShop.com

The Little Magic Shop celebrates the re-launch of its official website with an all new and exciting online Treasure Hunt Challenge for the next ten days! Don’t miss out…


The Online Treasure Hunt Challenge

The Prize
ONE lucky winner will take home a Triple Combo Magic Hamper worth over $120, compliments of The Little Magic Shop! The Hamper consists of::

*Sleightly Magical Book by Dan & Dave Buck
*Ever so Sleightly DVD by Paul Squires
*Strange Travelers Trick by David Blaine

What are you waiting for? Read on for the rules of the game… you could just be our lucky WINNER!!!


How to play:
1. The Little Magic Shop’s online Treasure Hunt Challenge starts today and spans a total of 10 days (10 – 19 Nov ’06), taking place at The Little Magic Shop


2. There will be a total of 5 stages, with 2 hidden checkpoints to find per stage in this online Treasure Hunt Challenge. The FIRST person to solve the given clues and locate all 10 hidden checkpoints on the TLMS website wins!

3. 2 new clues will be released online every 2 days. Simply head back to your previously solved checkpoint to get to the next clue. Do note that all 10 checkpoints must be completed in the correct order. Use your smarts and creativity to solve the given clues… don’t be afraid to explore the TLMS website!

4. ‘X’ marks the spot so you’ll know that you’ve found the right place when you see this icon.user posted image
To progress, simply click on the icon to get your next clue! You have to be logged into your TLMS account for your checkpoint to be registered.

5. You can also see all competitors' progress throughout the various stages and see where others are in their online quest on the website too. However, there will only be ONE winner… the first person who reaches the final checkpoint wins!!!

6. This is a genuine competition with fair terms & conditions, as well as, transparent judging. The name of the winner will be reflected online accordingly and s/he will be contacted for prize collection.

7. The Little Magic Shop’s online Treasure Hunt Challenge is open to all Singaporeans and Permanent Residents residing in Singapore. Prizes are not exchangeable for cash. Management decision is final. All late/ incomplete entries will be voided. So don’t wait! Sign in and get a head start on The Little Magic Shop’s online Treasure Hunt Challenge now!!!


Let's Get Started!

Here’s the Clue to Check Point 1

Check Point 1 Clue:


"Registered Users Only"


Visual Clue:
user posted image

For more details, please visit www.thelittlemagicshop.com.
Good luck!!!

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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 February 2007 )
 
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