2008-09 Lesson Learned (UNCLASSIFIED)

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE

One wouldn't think it necessary to learn such a basic lesson.

During the July meeting I performed a mind-reading effect using colored cards and emotional events. In truth, I knew there was a flaw in the cards I had purchased. I found the flaw when I proofed out the effect - one of the cards was missing a line of text - and I knew it. Still, I have used this effect many times for quite a while and never been tripped up. So, overconfidently, I bring the effect to FAME. Surely the best thing that could have happened happened. The flaw was exposed much to my embarrassment.

The lesson is that if there is a problem, it will show at the worst possible time in a way to embarrass you the most.

Need I say more?

Wait until you see my new color cards at the September meeting!



Dan Knapp

[Editor's note: the 'Classification' and 'Caveats' are required because Dan sent us this article from his military account!]