Dustings #72
/One of the weird things about doing this site for so many years now is the way certain types of emails will come in waves. There will be a wave of emails suggesting I start a Discord or Facebook page or something. (Nope.) There will be a wave of emails asking me about my Every Day Carry. (I’ll get to that soon. It won’t be satisfying.) There will be a wave of emails asking why I save my best tricks for my books that supporters get, rather than posting them free online. (As if the normal thing people do is giveaway the stuff they’ve worked hardest on for free.) There will be a wave of people asking my a/s/l and if I “wanna cyber.” (14/f/California, and yes I do, you sick fuck.)
Okay, “wave” might be a bit of a grandiose term. But these emails definitely come in cycles.
One subject I’ve been getting more emails about recently is if I’m available for consulting work. The answer, as of now and for the foreseeable future, is “No.” I have an exclusive consulting contract with one client. It’s an annual contract and won’t be up until February of next year. (Although it’s likely to get renewed.)
I wanted to announce that because there was a time where I did offer consulting, but as of now that’s no longer available.
Of course, this only goes for magic and mentalism. If you want to hire me for some other purpose—maybe to build a dock for you, or something—feel free to get in touch.
More Bad Equivoque
From this trick.
It’s almost shocking how bad people are at using equivoque. You’ve lived on this earth for some time, yes? Have you ever chosen or eliminated something by raising it slightly? Well then that probably shouldn’t be your equivoque script.
When people say that they’re not a magician, they’re a mentalist, I’m always reminded of this clip from Law & Order.
To clarify my point, I’ve subtly edited that clip.
It’s okay, guys. Come out of the closet. There’s no shame in being what you are. You’re a magician. Yes, you may be drawn towards mentalism. Which is a branch of magic. Own it, you sassy little bitch!
