One of the biggest challenges every magician faces isn’t learning new tricks—it’s keeping old ones performance-ready.
That’s why today’s update introduces a brand-new feature in MagicBase: Rusty.
The idea is simple: if you don’t practice or perform a trick for a long time, your skills naturally begin to fade. Timing becomes less precise, sleights feel less confident, and presentations aren’t as polished as they once were. That’s exactly what the Rusty system is designed to reflect.
Your Repertoire Changes Over Time
Magic isn’t static. Every trick in your repertoire has its own „freshness.“
The longer a trick goes without being practiced or performed, the rustier it becomes. Instead of guessing what needs attention, MagicBase shows you exactly which tricks and techniques are starting to need some work.
This helps you focus your practice where it matters most.
Every Trick Is Different
Not every effect requires the same amount of maintenance.
A self-working trick might stay performance-ready for much longer than a technically demanding routine filled with difficult sleights. That’s why the Rusty system is calculated individually for every trick and technique, taking its difficulty into account.
More challenging material will require more regular practice, while easier effects naturally stay fresh for longer.
Reset the Rust
Whenever you practice or perform a trick, its Rusty status is refreshed.
This means your practice sessions have a clear purpose: you’re not just checking off repetitions—you’re actively keeping your repertoire performance-ready.
The more consistently you train and perform, the healthier your entire collection becomes.
Practice Smarter, Not Harder
Instead of asking yourself, „What should I practice today?“, MagicBase now gives you a clear answer.
Open your collection, see what’s getting rusty, and spend your time where it has the biggest impact. You’ll maintain a stronger repertoire, avoid forgetting difficult material, and always know which tricks deserve your attention.
A Living Repertoire
The Rusty feature makes your collection feel alive. Your repertoire now evolves with your practice habits, rewarding consistency and highlighting neglected material before it becomes a problem.
After all, the best trick isn’t the newest one you learned—it’s the one you’re confident enough to perform at any moment.
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