That's right! Trick to Pick Up Chicks is now available on Kindle at Amazon! If you've just come across this blog, Tricks to Pick Up Chicks is a combination of Magic Tricks, Bar Bets, Psychology and so much more. It's the perfect book for anyone looking for fun tools, tips and tricks to break the ice and have fun meeting people. It's not a seduction book to get women to sleep with you! Rather, we teach you to open doors and get women or everyday people attracted to you. What you do once doors are open and people are eating out of your hand is up to you. The dating game has never been so fun and easy!
Here's the fun content of this unique magic and "dating" book:
• Chapter 1 - “Quickies”
Tricks, ice-breakers and pick up lines that can be done to instantly get the attention of any dream-girl.
• Chapter 2 - “One Night Stands"
Full blown magic tricks, bar bets and scams to meet girls, make you stand out and make them want more.
• Chapter 3 - “Threesomes”
Gain an advantage by secretly using your “wingman” to trick, scam or set-up your target!
• Chapter 4 - Body Language
Learn how to read body language, gestures and expressions so you know exactly what she is really thinking!
• Chapter 5 - Rules of the Game
Become aware of the dating rules that separate the men from the boys. Learn the do’s and don’ts of the dating game.
Tricks to Pick Up Chicks is available at Amazon as a Book or in Kindle Edition.
One of the my favorite shows, called Scam School, called upon my services as a creative consultant. Brian Brushwood, the host of the show, was a blast to work with and I was honored to be a magician guest on several segments. Brian is awesome! Check him out: http://shwood.squarespace.com/
Too much magic fun with host Brian Brushwood
As it turned out, we filmed my episodes in San Francisco - which is near the company "Revision 3" that runs Scam School along with numerous other highly popular shows. A lot of the Rev3 group showed up to watch and help with production. What a great group of creative folks! I even got to do a bunch of magic for the CEO of Rev3. I had a blast as usual. I had announced that I'd be in the area filming and several good friends even showed up to enjoy some magic. I was especially surprised to be able to hang out with my best friend from high school days, Ernie! That was a great treat to make this fast paced trip complete.
Brian at work doing intro's for the segments
With CEO of Rev3, Jim Louderback
Don't Scam the scammers!
Now, for those who have no idea what Scam School or Rev3 is, take a quick peek at what you are missing! Scam School with Brian Brushwood is your headquarters for learning magic, bar bets, scams and much more. In fact, to quote the host, "Scam School - the only show dedicated to social engineering at the bar and on the streets..."
If you are interesting in learning a ton of Magic Tricks, Bar Bets and Scams, check out my #1 Book on Amazon - Tricks to Pick Up Chicks. Don't be fooled by the title, it's a play on words my fellow geeks. Yes, indeed, it teaches awesome "pick up" magic, but it's not a seduction book. It reveals some awesome tricks, lines, bets and scams to have fun with the ladies or friends alike! Available now at Amazon.com.
Being a special magician guest on Ellen Degeneres was like magic! I'll quickly share the path leading up to my first appearance on her show. By the way, there will be many more!
When they called to see if I was interested in meeting to see if I would meet there standards, I jumped right on the opportunity. I mean, there was nothing to think about. I could care less what was on the calendar because it was going to be moved! As it turns out, I was going to be in the LA area to attend the Magic Castle a few days later from that first call. I suggested that we meet that Friday. It worked out well. Upon arrival, it was apparent that her offices and studios were quit a bit larger than any other show I've been involved with. The Ellen Show takes up two entire airplane hangers! From the instant I walked in the door, I knew I would be working with people that would be fun, professional and committed. We had fun together instantly. The quick meeting turned into at least an hour of me performing for segment producers and staff. The gut feeling of IF I was going to be on the show transformed to HOW SOON can I be on the show to when will I be on AGAIN. They have seen a lot of magic, but my approach to entertainment fits dead on with what they like it seemed.
I left feeling fairly confident that they found their man but nothing is ever in stone until it's done! They were preparing to head to Orlando and I was going to "hear back" from them in a couple weeks. Two weeks went by and they called saying, "We'd love to have you on next week!"
I prepared a few new tricks for Ellen and packed up to catch my flight. The tricks were closely based on what we agreed I'd do. You'd be amazed on how little control I really have as far as doing any tricks I wanted! Anyhow, they flew me into LA, provided a driver to get me to the Universal Sheraton Hotel at Universal Studios and took care of every professional concern you could possibly have. Again, Ellen has a tight ship and top people working for her. It's no wonder they are so successful with their show. They flew me in a day early due to some juggling of schedules. See, they were heading back to Orlando to film Ellen's show back there and were filming double shows for the next couple days to cover the time during travel. So, I had to be ready for any possible changes. In the end, it all went according to plan. I enjoyed a nice day at Universal Studios, watched a movie and practiced some magic on fun people at the hotel.
Sign on the wall outside my own changing room
The day of the shot was interesting as well. A driver took me over to the studios where I was greeted by the segment producers again. Slade and Chris are the main guys I had been talking too and it sure makes life easy when you really like people! I had my own room waiting for me with drinks, food, DVD, TV, music and more. All sorts of celebrities were walking by because the Ellen Show was taping those extra episodes that day. La Toya Jackson and family, Christian Slater, Helen Hunt, Jennifer Hudson, Vin Diesel, Savannah Robinson, James Marsden to just name a few people walking around that day!
From the "Green Room", I watched rehearsals, dance competitions and an entire episode prior to our own rehearsal and show. So much goes into this show that it would make your head hurt. When my rehearsal time came up, we mic'd up and headed out to the main Ellen Showroom. We easily went through the tricks and adjusted the patter, length and angles based on cameras and time limits. It's very tough to adjust a trick that you have been mentally focused on for days. I ran with the punches and got ready for makeup. Within thirty minutes I was back at the gate waiting to be announced to enter into the REAL show. After 7 hours of waiting around, the next 30 would be a blink.... and it was. I waited just around the corner from the steps where guests appear with a segment producer and myself watching a TV feed of the other side. The gave me the cue to head out (but it was obvious because Ellen said "Welcome Rich Ferguson"). I felt so much love from her and her audience that I was immediately in my comfort zone. The entire energy of her company is to bring joy to the world and bring each other UP. No drama, no B.S.
Ellen laughing at my jokes
The first magic trick I did for Ellen was like an animated flip book we all made in junior high instead of listening to the teacher. The second trick was an effect based around time travel using her signed card. In both cases, her face was priceless! She even looked off camera to her producers and gave a slight shrug as if saying, "What the hell do I do with that? What can I say besides Uh, wow!" I will never forget the image of her looking at me like she did. That was magic! I was brought back to end the show with a third effect. This is a new mental effect I call Window which is off my newest magic DVD. I used her book to let her find a word. Then the work appeared on a prediction I had already handed her. This time she really lost it. I'm certain that clip will be shown all over as she just didn't know what to do. That was an awesome moment on TV. As the show ended, I got more hugs and love as we talked for a bit while cameras faded out. She already asked me back and said she was completely amazed. The best part of my trip there was having a little time to exchange gratitude with Ellen. As I exited, I was stopped by executives and producers who also shared that it was perfect and they want me back. It doesn't get much better than that!
I'll be sure to post some feedback, stories and video once it goes live. It was a marvelous experience to say the least. The show takes good care of those that take good care of them and it shows.
A great holiday gift or birthday gift for single guys, boys or men can be partially yours for FREE! That's right, as a gift to you for helping us, we'll give you a link to a pdf version of portions of Tricks to Pick Up Chick just for sharing it to a friend. Just click the link and either post the message that appears (can be altered to anything you want) on Twitter of Facebook. This is a fantastic way to see if it's a book you might want to keep for yourself!
Tricks To Pick Up Chicks is the ultimate secret weapon to meeting girls and/or entertaining friends. The title is a play on words and not to be taken the wrong way... any of the jokes, riddles, magic tricks, scams, etc can be done by anyone, anytime, anywhere to break the ice and be the life of the party.
You’re about to learn a variety of magic tricks, bets and scams to break the ice in no time flat. You’ll also get the secrets of body language and how to use your friends to get the attention of any girl. You do not have to be a guy to impress your friends with this book. Anyone can start amazing people today at clubs, school, bars, work, parties or anywhere! You also don't have to be a rich stud to start today with this amazing collection of tricks, scams, lines, bets and much more.
Look at the insane content in this bad boy:
Chapter 1 - “Quickies”
Tricks, ice-breakers and lines that can be done to instantly get the attention of any dream-girl.
Chapter 2 - “One Night Stands”
Full blown magic tricks, bets and scams to impress girls, make you stand out and make them want more.
Chapter 3 - “Threesomes”
Gain an advantage by secretly using your “wingman” to trick, scam or set-up your target!
Chapter 4 - Body Language
Learn how to read body language, gestures and expressions so you know exactly what she is really thinking!
Chapter 5 - Rules of the Game
Become aware of the rules that separate the men from the boys. Learn the do’s and don’ts of the dating game.
Included in this book are 88 photos and expert instruction sharing 26 specialized magic tricks just to break the ice, over 100 of the best Lines for every situation, over a dozen top quality Card Tricks that make you look like a professional magician, 5 Tricks with Money magicians don't want you to know, 7 mind-blowing Mind Reading Tricks, 22 Tricks with Everyday Objects to use anytime anywhere, 24 of the best Bet's ever created, 15 Scams to get a girls attention, 8 Magic Tricks using your Wingman, 5 Scams with your Wingman sure to get you in with your dream-girl and 6 sure-fire way to get your Wingman to Set Up your girl! That's well over a 100 awesome magic tricks, dozens of scams and more!
Plus 45 detailed secrets to reading a girl like a book with important photos you've got to see. From micro-expressions, body language, psychology, gestures to expressions, we have it covered. This is the stuff guys around the world want to know. It is finally explained specifically regarding women. As a final bonus, the final chapter shares the top 60 ways to play the game right!
The hundreds of tricks, bets, scams, lines and tips are taught by world class magician Rich Ferguson, AKA "The Ice Breaker." http://www.TheIceBreaker.com
The Introduction was written by Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell
Paperback, B/W Interior, 184 pages. Copyright 2010. ISBN: 1450560180
Get your copy now and buy others for that perfect gift! You'll be happy you did.
This perfect gift idea is available at Amazon.com, TheIceBreaker.com and select bookstores for $19.95.
NBC's Phenomenon (reality show with Criss Angel and Uri Geller) to name top Magicians/Mentalists in the World!- I can not comment yet about any details about 2007 Fall's NBC reality show called Phenomenon. However, after numerous interviews and auditions, myself and several other lucky finalists have made it to the top 20! Stay tuned... Check out NBC's site about the show.
My style is quite intimate and a little difficult for this type of live "stage" type show... It is amazing I was even in the top after so many months of searching the globe and cutting contestants! Producers picked me as their top 3 for insane effects. "There are only 3 effects that completely baffle us... only three seem to be standing out at his point and you are among that group! You are known as ..." Cool @$#@.
(continued from months earlier)
There was some top talent from all over the world. The show didn't do them justice... It is great to be in the top little group but I am upset that I wasn't picked for the entire gig after being told I was a favorite three... I believe the show needs an intimate performer like me but the NBC execs who met the top 20 thought otherwise. A couple of my effects are so strong that I was requested to make them happen in my last interview. Unfortunately, I was not perfect in my attempt and I think letting me just be myself would have closed the deal in my favor.. but being forced to "perform" specific feats is sort fo silly... It is like seeing a magician take a watch (well NOT seeing them do it) and then asking them to take your watch as you look at the dang thing... the entire point is that you do not know it is coming! This issue with the huge range in styles of magic is a big problem.
Depending on how this season goes and what involvement I have during the show, I'm looking forward to next year. This experience has been great because I am an improv type mentalism/magician and never focused only on mentalism or any sort of planned act. I've come up with some new and wonderful ideas in a short amount of time. So, at least future clients will benefit from this recent shove to be better;) I am really wishing all the top finalist the best of luck. This show is truly had the makings to be quite special for viewers at home... I think it fell a little flat do to some complications with NBC... The producers are awesome and are propbably as frustrated as I am... same producers of Last Comic Standing which was also on NBC. I joked that they should call it Last Mentalist Thinking!
