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What do I do when I make a mistake?

Never Let Them See You Sweat

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.
-James A. Garfield

I can't stress this one enough: Never let them see you sweat. You must be a bastion of stoicism while on stage. Always be prepared with an out. If a classic card force doesn't work out, simply control the card to the top and change the effect. If the revelation doesn't work out, turn it into a comedy moment. Never admit defeat!

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8/26/2006 6:51:40 AM
Gina said:

This tip is my life's motto. But it is not about "never admitting defeat", It is about not being defeated.

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