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]]> http://itricks.com/news/2009/08/is-apple-unreasonably-cracking-down-on-magic-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-12322 Andrew Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:04:50 +0000 http://itricks.com/news/?p=10950#comment-12322 Ahhh, I remember the good old days. When you wanted to learn magic u had to have passion, conviction and dedication. You had to spend hours reading books or studying a particular concept in order to breathe life into an effect. Now you just go on the internet, watch a YouTube video and there is a link on the page to learn the effect. I am not naive. I realize that these applications are mere toys and even learning an effect that comes with a DVD or digital download takes effort but frankly there is too much magic available to the general public these days. It really is disgusting. Brick and mortar magic shops are struggling to make a dime and these idiots online pitch junk purely for profit. Occasionally I see a great effect or good concept by iTricks, Penguin, Ellusionist or Theory 11 but for the most part they are crap. I won't even buy any of their effects because as a performer I don't want some ten year old seeing me perform and screaming, "You got that on Ellusionist. I have one too!" Selling Scotch&Soda to tourists doesn't seem so harmful anymore. Online dealers are profit mongrels and nothing more; selling plastic junk and "fresh" concepts to a non-suspecting public. The game has changed and thankfully I stick to the routines I have been performing for longer than these companies have been in business. I have a piece of information for all you youngsters. Turn off YouTube and put away mom’s credit card. Open a book! It might change your life because I know it will change your magic. Ahhh, I remember the good old days. When you wanted to learn magic u had to have passion, conviction and dedication. You had to spend hours reading books or studying a particular concept in order to breathe life into an effect. Now you just go on the internet, watch a YouTube video and there is a link on the page to learn the effect. I am not naive. I realize that these applications are mere toys and even learning an effect that comes with a DVD or digital download takes effort but frankly there is too much magic available to the general public these days. It really is disgusting. Brick and mortar magic shops are struggling to make a dime and these idiots online pitch junk purely for profit. Occasionally I see a great effect or good concept by iTricks, Penguin, Ellusionist or Theory 11 but for the most part they are crap. I won't even buy any of their effects because as a performer I don't want some ten year old seeing me perform and screaming, “You got that on Ellusionist. I have one too!” Selling Scotch&Soda to tourists doesn't seem so harmful anymore. Online dealers are profit mongrels and nothing more; selling plastic junk and “fresh” concepts to a non-suspecting public. The game has changed and thankfully I stick to the routines I have been performing for longer than these companies have been in business. I have a piece of information for all you youngsters. Turn off YouTube and put away mom’s credit card. Open a book! It might change your life because I know it will change your magic.

]]> http://itricks.com/news/2009/08/is-apple-unreasonably-cracking-down-on-magic-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-12275 AaronJones Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:55:10 +0000 http://itricks.com/news/?p=10950#comment-12275 I hope Apple understands these are special Apps for Magicians and the idea is to confuse people. Thought I can understand Apples's side, I just wish they would lighten up. I hope these magic apps do come out. I hope Apple understands these are special Apps for Magicians and the idea is to confuse people. Thought I can understand Apples's side, I just wish they would lighten up. I hope these magic apps do come out.

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