F***ING GOOGLE IT: A Search Tutorial for the Magic and Cardistry Club

Introduction

The title of this tutorial, "F***ing Google It," is a nod to an old forum page people used to link whenever someone asked a question that had already been answered. Don't take it the wrong way, it's just humor. 😆

I've noticed that many users ask questions that have already been answered here in the Club, and this creates a lot of noise and duplicate threads in the forum. To avoid this, here's a guide to help you learn how to search before starting a new thread.

Of course, if your question deserves a new topic, feel free to post it. But if you're just looking for information, use this method before posting. 😉

1. Accessing the Search Function

To search the Magic and Cardistry Forum:

Look for the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner.

Click the magnifying glass to open the search bar.

2. Performing a Basic Search

Type what you're looking for into the search bar.

You'll see suggested results in real-time as you type.

Press Enter to see all results on a new page.

3. Using Advanced Search

If you want to refine your search:

Click on "Advanced Options" or the settings icon.

You'll see various filters to customize your results.

Available Filters

Category: Filter by sections like "Card Magic", "Flourishes", or "Gimmicks".

Topic Status: You can search for open, closed, or public topics, etc.

Tags: Find posts with tags like "technique", "review", or "tutorial".

User: Filter by post author.

Date: Search within a date range.

Posts I've Interacted With:

4. Interpreting the Results

Each result shows:

Topic title in bold.

A snippet of the post with the keywords highlighted.

Date and author of the post.

5. Accessing a Topic or Post

Click on the topic title that interests you to open it.

6. Advanced Tips

Exact Phrase Search

Use quotation marks to search for an exact phrase: "faro shuffle".

Searching for a User's Posts

Type @username to find posts from a specific user. For example, I'm using our friend @Zeta, who's very active on the forum.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you'll be able to search the Magic and Cardistry Forum efficiently and without wasting time. Use advanced search and operators to get the best results. 😉