Re:Show HN: Learn Magic Tricks Online
by justwannasing on Wednesday August 05, 2015 @10:02AM
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I'm torn between an artist trying to make an honest dollar on something he knows and revealing the secrets of the craft. For the same reason I never liked the "behind the scenes" of movie making and special effects. It takes the magic out of everything and removes illusion from the imagination much like spoilers do.
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Learning the secrets to a trick and learning how to perform a trick are two very different things. Looking through the videos it appears to be oriented around teaching you how to perform a trick (how to shuffle, use of flourish, etc) which is definitely geared towards learning to be an artist.
Most people who want the spoilers won't be interested in all this extra stuff, nor would they pay for it.
Re:Show HN: Learn Magic Tricks Online
by jdstraughan on Wednesday August 05, 2015 @12:57PM
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We aim to teach a craft, not expose secrets. All of our lessons can be done with common items, not gimmicked tricks. We want to preserve the integrity of the craft, not spoil it.