How do you pick up women effectively?

I just ended a really long realtionship and I forgot all about pickup and the moves to you.. I want to boost up my confidence and play cool to girls. my looks are above average but I just don't want to be kicked out by the girls I talk to. what are the working routines that I could use that is a sure hit? I've read many stuff about pickup and learned new things. One unique one is using magic to pickup girls. I've practiced a few and would want to try it out this weekend. these tricks are cool and not GEEKY! I've tried out joining to forums and puma skills anyway, hope you all can help me out with this.. Thanks!!!