Wisdom #18: All about close-up mats. Close-up mats are
used in close-up magic. Have you ever tried to pick up a playing card up off a
glass table? You most likely will need to slide it to the edge of the table.
During a magic act this looks very suspicious, and breaks the rhythm of the
trick. A close-up may resolves this issue.
They come rubber backed, or foam backed. Foam
backed is cheaper, rubber backed is better. Rubber backed will also help guard against
any liquid on the table. Liquid is the enemy of all cards.
Always roll a mat never fold one. They can be
cleaned with a lint roller or a lint brush. In a pinch I have just rubbed it
with the sticky side of masking tape to get pet hair off. As it turns out, pets
love to sleep on close-up mats.
Mouse mats can make a great little portable
mat for use in restaurant type work. If needed, felt can be attached to the top
of the mouse mat, using iron on fusing.
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