I have been training very hard recently on my cardsharp skills which of course informs my close-up magic. I have started to develop blisters from over-training (think Pai Mei style training regime). I have also been working out in the gym for the past 6 weeks straight. I’m not sure why, but I seem to have developed an obsessive compulsive tendency toward practice and training both physically and with close-up magic/gambling skills. I’m not sure what the outcome of this will be; I already feel physically better but I am interested to see how this regime impacts my performances, hopefully it is a positive one. I’m finishing this blog now so that I can do some push-ups followed by second dealing.