<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site 18]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 18]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:45:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to create Magic Promo videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total beginners guide to creating a TikTok style video to promote your magic, using completley free software.  Even if you have no experience editing videos, you can do this!]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/learn-to-create-magic-promo-videos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f69c71a4e08b7b20cbed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:48:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_219020da326c4326a3e33e397c12cc4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE MONDAY EDITION EP1]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of The Alternative Angle, I share a lesson that no magic book ever taught me: what happens when a professional magician suddenly can't work. I also take a look at two recent purchases that have genuinely impressed me: Bankable by Trick Trick Boom &#38; Eric Stevens The Void from The Fourth Floor / Lloyd Barnes But the real topic of this video isn't tricks. It's community, preparation, and the reality of earning a living through magic when life throws something unexpected your way....]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-monday-edition-ep1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f5d471a4e08b7b20c9a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:45:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_e34b7f83b15d4e6e8ef6dd786b07c9c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cleanest vanish I know ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vanish: A Forgotten Move From the Vault Years ago, I released this as part of a 3-move download with Penguin Magic — C.C.V (Colour, Control and Vanish). It’s been delisted for over 8 years… but it’s something I’ve continued to use in the real world ever since. This week, you’re getting The Vanish. A selected card goes back on the deck… you wave your hand… and it’s gone. No gimmicks. No cover. Just timing, handling, and a move that looks like nothing… until it’s too late.  Breaking It...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-cleanest-vanish-i-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f54a71a4e08b7b20c7de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:41:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_82c8c3686f4648aa89906e9595118094~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What This Week Taught Me About People (unscripted and raw)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Week's Sunday Session... This isn’t a polished video. No studio. No script. No tricks. Just me, on the sofa, after a pretty rough week. I broke my foot. Properly broke it. Surgery next week, months off my feet, cancelled gigs, loss of work… it’s been a lot to process. But something unexpected came with it. Messages from magicians all over the world. Phone calls from people I haven’t spoken to in years. Kindness, support… even people offering to cover my gigs so I’m not completely stuck....]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/what-this-week-taught-me-about-people-unscripted-and-raw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f4ee8db1dd05561ee62d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_354893c99d9247188fc0936cde20677c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Looks Like a Camera Trick… It’s Not (Free Tutorial) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The One Change: A Visual Colour Change (Completely Free) A few years ago, I released a colour change with Big Blind Media called The One Change. It’s something I’ve used in real-world performance ever since, and one of those moves that quietly does a lot of work. No gimmicks. No camera tricks. No cover. Just a clean, visual change that happens in full view. It’s been sitting out there for a while, but I know a lot of you won’t have come across it… so while I’m off my feet for a bit, it felt...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/this-looks-like-a-camera-trick-it-s-not-free-tutorial</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f47271a4e08b7b20c51f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:37:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_ef9e926b30634c24986557e4a6a12531~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn Their Fears: Low Budget Mind Reading Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridging the Gap: Low-Tech Mentalism Meets Modern Tech This week on the Wednesday Workshop, we’re bridging the gap between classic low-tech mentalism and modern technology.  In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  The “Now Showing” Peek Envelope: A simple, low-budget DIY method using basic envelopes and a plastic insert, allowing you to get a clean peek at a spectator’s secret… before destroying the evidence.  The “Fear” Presentation: A powerful piece of theatre where you reveal a spectator’s...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/burn-their-fears-low-budget-mind-reading-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f3ed881c4b5f4c4574ee</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_8ab70afc31b54c22b4e7071d1c2a6524~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you about to perform? Watch this.]]></title><description><![CDATA[If You’re About to Perform… This Is for You. Not after the gig. Not later. Right now. Add this to your pre-gig ritual. Every magician knows that feeling before you step out — the nerves, the doubt, the voice in your head trying to pull you back. But that feeling? It doesn’t mean you’re not ready. It means this matters. In this video, I wanted to share something real. No tricks, no theory… just a reminder of what actually matters when you step in front of people. Because your audience isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/are-you-about-to-perform-watch-this</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f345881c4b5f4c4572e2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_aa618e0efd9e409cb929ed0cc2f8be61~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do we perform to magicians?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most Magicians Don’t Lose Their Way All at Once. It happens slowly. You stop chasing astonishment… and start chasing approval. Not from your audience… but from other magicians. In this Sunday Session, we look at how ego quietly creeps into your magic, why complexity can become a trap, and what actually makes an effect land with real people. Because audiences don’t see method. They feel meaning. And when your focus shifts inward… even the best technique can fall flat. So maybe the goal isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/do-we-perform-to-magicians</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f282217d21f7fb5ed067</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_cbbe48c655d74fef8b3860b4be2f7b00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside My Gig Bag (And Why I Ignored a Craig Petty Trick)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cracking Open My Gig Case: What I Carry to Every Event No long intros today—we are jumping straight into the action! In this video, I am cracking open my gig case to show you exactly what I carry to every single close-up and table-hopping event. I’m not just listing off magic props; I'm breaking down exactly why these specific items make the cut and sharing real-world examples of how and where to use them to get the best reactions. I’ve even included a full to-camera performance of Fast...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/inside-my-gig-bag-and-why-i-ignored-a-craig-petty-trick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f2106761ed67b03d3cf7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:27:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_b021f347f9974094b9c9e1fb43bb5df1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Snap Change  - LEARN IT, the Alternative way ;)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s a Slightly Different One… I couldn’t talk (toothache), but I still wanted to show up. So instead of skipping the upload, I’ve gone into the vault and pulled out two simple things you can learn and actually use:  From the Vault 00:58 - The Snap Change: My handling of it. This was released through Penguin Magic as an advancement on the move, but I wanted to share it here for you to learn and use. 11:00 - Roto: A cardistry flourish I created and filmed over 10 years ago. It reached #1...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-snap-change-learn-it-the-alternative-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f15e6761ed67b03d3adc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:24:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_0ab14fab84ea44f5843265403e6d4119~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time to justify your magic.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Do Some Magic Tricks Leave Audiences Speechless… While Others Just Get a Polite “That’s Clever”? It usually has nothing to do with your sleight of hand. In this Wednesday Workshop, we’re looking at one simple shift that can completely change how your magic lands. Because when your audience understands why something is happening… that’s when it starts to feel impossible. We’ll explore the trap of “running commentary” — and how giving your actions a clear, logical reason transforms a trick...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/time-to-justify-your-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33f0db6761ed67b03d394f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:22:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_b2a3e3a526e0407aa3df591e00d42335~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why i still feel anxiety, even after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a Moment Right Before You Perform… …where everything goes quiet. And in that silence… a voice creeps in. This video is about that voice. Not nerves. Not stage fright. Real performance anxiety — the kind that sits on your chest and makes you question whether you should even be there. Because even after 20 years of performing… it doesn’t go away. In this Sunday Session, I break down: What performance anxiety actually feels like. Why it never really disappears (and why that’s okay). The...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/why-i-still-feel-anxiety-even-after-20-years</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33ec29217d21f7fb5ebc69</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:02:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_f4eaafe14f694113b1081ec3b6001c9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 1914 Magic Review Special | Shadow Wallet, Eclipse, &#38; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a magician looking to take your first steps into mentalism,  or if you just want to challenge yourself to create deeper connections  with your audience instead of just saying "pick a card," this video is  for you. I've road-tested all of these items in the real world, and some   of them have permanently changed how I perform.  Products Reviewed In This Video:   Circuit Deck (Cipher Deck):  https://the1914.com/collections/main/products/circuit   The Shadow Wallet:...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-1914-magic-review-special-shadow-wallet-eclipse-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33eba18db1dd05561ec91a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_d432de073c1e47c0b64a8e23ffda0353~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Magicians Get This Wrong (Every Trick Has a Job)]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have a collection of tricks. And there’s a big difference. In this video, I break down the exact structure I use to build a real working close-up set — not just something that fools people, but something they actually remember. Because every trick in your set should have a job. Not just what it does… But what it makes people feel.  In This Video: The 4-part structure every strong set needs. Why most magicians skip the most important moment. How to stop performing tricks… and start...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/most-magicians-get-this-wrong-every-trick-has-a-job</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33eb1f71a4e08b7b20a7de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:57:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_5689c1a1ecc74c9d9481bba757258ae1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If Magic Isn’t What You Think It Is?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a moment for most magicians where things start to shift… where it stops being about the moves, and starts becoming something else entirely. This is my take on that moment — and how it changed the way I see magic. In this Sunday Session, I explore what magic really means in 2026 — and why the method might be the least important part of what we do. Because maybe…  Magic was never about fooling people.  Maybe it’s about creating something they’ll never forget. ️ Join the...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/what-if-magic-isn-t-what-you-think-it-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33ea8671a4e08b7b20a609</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:54:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_e8b3741665204668b65a6a70f82c3506~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some of the BEST Magic Tricks Ever Created… I Don’t Use.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not because they’re bad—but because they don’t fit my style as a working magician. In this video, I open my magic junk drawer to break down 3 powerful effects and explain: Why two of them don’t work in real-world gigs. The hidden problems with wearable gimmicks. And how one overlooked trick became an everyday worker. If you’re a close-up or working magician, this is about something deeper than methods:  finding what actually fits you. ♠️ This is The Alternative Angle. --- ️ Question of...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/some-of-the-best-magic-tricks-ever-created-i-don-t-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e94c881c4b5f4c4553ac</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:51:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_35afd8959ec846db9f846e2d4da662ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You Just Doing Magic Tricks, or Are You Actually Creating Moments?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that 90% of magicians perform the exact same effects, basically cloning themselves instead of separating from the pack? To truly stand out in close-up magic and mentalism, your magic needs to be an extension of who you are. You have to find your unique "Superpower." In today’s Wednesday Workshop, we are stepping away from the newest gimmicks and diving deep into the psychology of performance to help you discover exactly what that power is. In this video, I also break...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/are-you-just-doing-magic-tricks-or-are-you-actually-creating-moments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e8d9217d21f7fb5eb132</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:48:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_6e93f1732e2b4442869b8b80e1dc55d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Eclipse Gaff Deck: Raw &#38; Unfiltered First Look]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Eclipse Gaff Deck (Pre-release) by @The1914 and @AlakazamMagicUK just landed on my doorstep, and we are cracking the seal together on camera. No heavy edits, no marketing fluff—just a working professional's raw, unfiltered first look at this highly anticipated magic release. I’m taking you through the tuck box, the stock, and the gaffs inside!  Let's Talk Shop in the Comments What is your all-time favorite gaffed deck to use at a real gig, and why? What routine would you create with the...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-eclipse-gaff-deck-raw-unfiltered-first-look</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e6d06761ed67b03d167d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:40:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_b4f1dc378ddf4b5ab9af2ee3635aae1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I Thought I Was a Fraud… Even on a Hollywood Set]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have You Ever Felt Like a Complete Fraud Before a Magic Gig? Welcome to our first Sunday Session. Today, we aren't doing card tricks or product reviews. We are tackling the biggest secret in the magic community: Magician Imposter Syndrome and performance anxiety. Years ago, I was standing on the set of a major Hollywood movie, surrounded by the best magicians and consultants in the world. And despite putting in the work and being hired to be there, I had one overwhelming thought: "I don't...]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/i-thought-i-was-a-fraud-even-on-a-hollywood-set</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e5f671a4e08b7b209546</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:35:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/a0440f_ef3e8a0a80454e75b7c0b222291b8dbd/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The BEST New Mentalism Trick? | Sketch Artist Review &#38; GIVEAWAY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the first Friday Review of Season 2! Today we are looking at a trick that has taken the magic community by storm: Sketch Artist by Rich Eddins at Down and Out Magic. This effect was a massive hit at Blackpool and completely sold out, but they are now officially back in stock. I managed to snatch one of the last copies, and I am giving it away to one of you. Is it worth the hype, or is it just another piece of junk for the magic drawer? I’ll give you the honest, worker-tested truth....]]></description><link>https://www.thealternativeangle.co.uk/post/the-best-new-mentalism-trick-sketch-artist-review-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e4e98db1dd05561eaee7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a0440f_3c0f964a8f4a41d4837035232bc2d117~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Richard John</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>