The Magic Line, and all you can do with it

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The Magic Line, and all you can do with it

It isn’t about techniques as an end, but at technique as a means toward what you want to achieve. I found the Magic Line by accident, long ago, and have spent many years exploring all of it's possibilities..come explore with me!








 

                                     



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