In magic, today as always, the effect is what counts. The method or methods used are always purely secondary.
A large movement covers a small movement
Comedy born of bewilderment is the only comedy that should be in magic.
A good magic effect should easily be described in one sentence.
Most magicians consider the palm an easy move to make. They are inclined to believe that they are 'getting away with it,' when they are in fact fortunate enough to have a polite audience.
How are you coming into the effect? How are you getting out?