Thursday, July 14, 2011

Easy Dollar Magic Trick You Can Do

Taken directly from my dating magic book, here's a very simple money magic trick you can do anytime, anywhere. Here, watch this dollar bill trick taught on an episode of Scam School:






Or follow these instructions: "Magic Tricks with Money" taken off page 66 from Tricks to Pick Up Chicks:

Impossible Penetration


Effect: You show a dollar and borrow a business card or piece of paper. The dollar is folded in half and the card is placed folded on the outside. A pen or pencil clearly is shoved through the dollar and paper. However, when the pencil is removed, there is no apparent damage at all even though the paper has a hole in it.

Secret: There is a special slit in the dollar but how it is folded makes it look like the pencil legitimately travels through the center.

Performance: At home, get a dollar and put it on a cutting board. With a razor blade, carefully cut around the innermost half of the circular seal on the left side of the face of a dollar. On the inside of the black seal containing a large letter, cut the half that is closet toward the left end. When the bill is folded in half, a pencil can pass into the slit and along the back of the bill. However, from the front of the bill, it will look like the pencil is pacing right down the center of the bill. Now that you have your bill gimmicked, there is another set up to do when you do this trick with someone. Find your dream-girl and show her your bill. The position of the opening is perfect to hide with your finger. Fold the bill in half. Also, fold down about an inch or so of the non gimmicked side of the dollar. Crease this part. Take a piece of paper and fold over the entire bill from under the part you have folded down and the back up high enough to cover the slit you made at home. Once you have this figured out, you can create quite an illusion. Stick a sharpened pencil into the slit from the inside of your folded bill. The pencil will come out the back of the slit and be driven behind the bill as you press the pencil through the paper! Right before you you push the pencil all the way though, you are able to show both sides. Hold your thumb and fingers on each side to press the sides closed to hide the secret. Let them see how fair this all looks otherwise. You can even let your lucky lady push it through and break the paper. It will look 100% real from all sides! Pull the pencil out and show that the bill is still fine by holding toward the ends of each side of the bill. Nobody would ever suspect a hole toward the edge and will only be looking at the center. 




Tip: If you use a business card for this, fold the business card with 1/3 of a distance instead of in half. Put the smaller part on the front side toward the spectator and the long side on the back to cover beyond the hole the pencil will travel through. This is so you can show both sides and hide the hole in back right before you puncture all the way through.


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Monday, July 11, 2011

Scam School Rev3 Magic Moments

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..."

Other Revision 3 shows include AvTalk, App Judgement, The Ben Heck Show, bytejacker, Dan3.0, Death Battle, Destructiod, digg dialogg, diggnation, Epic Meal Time, Film Riot, Film State, Foundation, Geek Beat TV, Hak5, HD Nation, lifehacker, Penn Point, Scientific Tuesdays, Soldier Knows Best, TechnoBuffalo, Tekzilla, Tom's Top 5, The Totally Rad Show, Unboxing Porn, The Young Turks - That should be enough to keep you busy for a while!

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.
Available at Amazon.com or DatingTricksRevealed.com
If you want to have me "crash" a party near you, booking information can be found at my official site, www.TheIceBreaker.com!

Thanks for sharing the magic!

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Willie Nelson Country Throwdown Tour

Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour is an awesome good time! Imagine 14 bands, signer-songwriters between acts, 3 stages, tons of great food, fun booths and demonstrations by Harley Davidson. Luckily for me, I was backstage enjoying playing pool, doing magic and entertainment for artists and staff, eating home-made country food and chilling with folks like Willie. Thanks to the Pozo Saloon for being so hospitable and detailed for all those fine VIP's. The night ended with an after-party on the Saloon deck with more signer-songwriters in an intimate show.

Here's just a partial list of the amazing talent being brought to you by this country tour: Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Jack Ingram, Lee Brice, Brantley Gilbert, Craig Campbell, Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real, Drake White, Adam Hood, Austin Lucas, Brent Cobb, Caitlyn Smith, Dani Flowers, Erin Enderlin just to name a "few".

For more information on the Pozo Saloon and concerts in that area, check out the Pozo Saloon website!
For more information on Willie Nelson's Country Throwdown Tour, check out the official website!

For more information of having "The Ice Breaker" at an exclusive party or corporate event, go to my official website!

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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Learn New Poker Chip Tricks

Chip Tricks are very popular these days and I'm stoked to have been called the grandfather of the movement by producing a series of Poker DVDs nearly 10 years ago, writing for various gaming magazines and being showcased on televised poker tournaments.

Recently, I was seen on television all over Europe and have received numerous inquiries as to what a trick was called. Instead of just sharing the name, today I'm teaching this new Chip Trick I call the "Rock-N-Roll"!  Enjoy learning this fairly tricky Chip Trick ... and good luck!



Remember to "share" and "like" the heck out of this freebie tutorial so I can justify bringing you more! I appreciate it! Lastly, you can always go to my official site at www.TheIceBreaker.com for all sorts of magic and fun!

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Rams Sam Bradford Air Time

Ram's Sam Bradford Air Time? I'm not talking about air time from NFL football player Sam Bradford's amazing throwing arm. Nope. I'm talking about a private Learjet trip with the man himself.

Sam Bradford and The Ice Breaker June 2011.
I was brought in to do a custom mind reading act for a corporation. Corporate travel sent a private Learjet again to pick me up in my hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. When leaving the event the next afternoon in Arkansas, my assigned assistant asked said Sam Bradford would like to hitch a ride to Oklahoma City on my way back to California. Sam was brought into the event as a guests celebrity speaker while I was brought in as a corporate entertainer. We did not really get much chance to see each other at this large event, so having this intimate opportunity was awesome.

We both arrived to the jet center by different drivers and were ready to take off within seconds. From take off from Arkansas to landing at the jet center in Oklahoma City was a blazing 30 minutes.  I got to chat with Sam about off season responsibilities, upcoming work and speaking programs and to dazzle him with some magic! He's a hell of a humble guy who really lives and breathes football. In fact, he has never seen a magician before! Imagine your first time seeing magic going 600mph sitting across from a mentalist and sleight of hand artist. His head had to hurt! All in all, I'm a new fan of Sam's. He's very likable, generous and humble. I can't tell that he's going to do more speaking programs in the future and I wish him the very best.

Since it's not too likely you and a bunch of friends will be sitting across from me in a private Learjet anytime soon, you can bring me to your next exclusive party or corporate event! I'll take real good care of your guests... or completely freak them out. Whichever comes first.

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Saturday, June 11, 2011

San Luis Obispo is a Magical Place...

San Luis Obispo is a magical place indeed. With all the exposure "we've" been getting on Dateline, Oprah, Sunset Magazine and much more, it's amazing "SLO" still retains the best kept secret feel to it. As an award winning entertainer that travels the globe, people ask me all the time why I do not live in LA or Las Vegas. This video should explain it. Why would I live anywhere else in the world if I can afford to live here so comfortably!?



This video breaks down some of my favorite places along the central coast... from hiking Bishop's Peak, watching the elephant seals near Hearst Castle, cliff/trail jumping at Big Falls, bike riding along Montana de Oro, ongoing concerts, Thursday's famous Farmer's Market, shopping, food, beaches, various hikes, our landmark restaurant Madonna Inn, wineries, the Mission, surfing, ... and great people and even better weather! It's one of the best places in the world to live, visit or get married.

By the way, this video was created by Cana Video Productions right here in San Luis Obispo as a collaboration with tourism and our wonderful hotels.

If you are interested in learning about real estate or properties in the San Luis Obispo area, Traci Ferguson specializes in homes in San Luis Obispo.

Just like magic, I'll see you next time. If you want some magic at your next corporate or private party, reach out to us anytime.

Thanks for sharing the magic!

E-mail Rich!
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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Arizona Fire Flyby

The Arizona Fire is one of the biggest fires of our time with hundreds of thousands of acres already burned. On June 2, 2011, I happen to be coming back from a Sam's Club corporate event on a private Learjet when I flew directly over it.  Putting the damage and loss aside, the overhead view from near space was breathtaking.  With my iPhone, you can clearly see the curvature of the earth from this altitude and loss of light. Just amazing in person.

For miles, you can see massive smoke plumes that look like thunderheads. According to our onboard computer, it showed we we just passing over Baldy Peak Arizona when I took these shots. This was not a fisheye lens or later photo. It really puts things in perspective how fragile we are. I wish the very best for folks in the affected areas. This is a monster fire storm indeed!





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