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by Lee Almond
January 16th, 2011, 8:33 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Hard To Find Books On Ebay
Replies: 5
Views: 2865

Hard To Find Books On Ebay

I got involved in an estate sale.I have no intrests just trying to do a favor for a family. Check the link. PayPal only & free shipping in the lower 48 states. The Magic Of Eddie Fechter $150.00 The Magic Of Gerald Kosky $175.00 Encyclopedia Of Impromptu Magic $300.00 Magic Without Apparatus $35...
by Lee Almond
July 13th, 2010, 9:05 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Mouth Coils
Replies: 1
Views: 756

Mouth Coils

I'm interested in any ideas for the old mouth coils. I have an idea other than the production from the mouth and will work it this week. Just interested in others ideas. Thanks in advance. Peace ya all.
by Lee Almond
July 6th, 2010, 9:24 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Broken Wand :: Glen Falkenstein
Replies: 13
Views: 2540

Re: Broken Wand :: Glen Falkenstein

Rest in peace Glenn. All my best to his family.
by Lee Almond
June 26th, 2010, 9:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Johnson Products Rocks!
Replies: 1
Views: 1461

Re: Johnson Products Rocks!

Hey all,
Dropped my shell and bent the darn thing, happened to many here I'm sure. Sent it back to Johnson's and Kathy repaired it for free.Thanks so much for the great customer service Kathy! Peace all!
Lee
by Lee Almond
May 31st, 2010, 7:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Memorial Day
Replies: 3
Views: 1344

Re: Memorial Day

My grandfather flew bi planes in WWI, my uncle was on a destroyer in WWII, my dad was a sniper in Korea, my cousin was was killed flying a heli in Nam. God bless all who served to protect our freedom. Peace always.
Lee
by Lee Almond
April 23rd, 2010, 9:29 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Luna Shinmada, Holy Cow, floating linking rings,
Replies: 15
Views: 4185

Re: Luna Shinmada, Holy Cow, floating linking rings,

WOW! I'm sure the past masters of this routine would love this performance! Rock on Luna job very well done. I cannot even begin to think of many hours went into this effect. Wonderful just flipping wonderful! Excellent. Peace all.
by Lee Almond
March 23rd, 2010, 9:08 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: April Issue of Genii with J.C. Wagner On the Cover Winging Your Way
Replies: 12
Views: 3478

Re: April Issue of Genii with J.C. Wagner On the Cover Winging Your Way

I love The Commercial Magic Of J.C. Wagner. I perform "Bandorama" & "Underground Transposition" all the time. Killer effects. I love this book!
Lee
by Lee Almond
March 22nd, 2010, 9:02 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Randi
Replies: 27
Views: 4937

Re: Randi

I was told this years ago. Did not change my respect for James Randi at all. Maybe he broke thru the final chain. Peace to all.
Lee
by Lee Almond
March 21st, 2010, 5:17 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Sid Fleischman Passes
Replies: 11
Views: 3566

Re: Sid Fleischman Passes

Very sad news. Rest in peace Sid. Peace to all on the forum.
Lee,
by Lee Almond
March 8th, 2010, 8:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Johnson Products Rocks!
Replies: 1
Views: 1461

Johnson Products Rocks!

All, I placed an order with Johnson's two weeks ago and had a issue with the delivery. Seems my order was delivered to another apt. by mistake. I called Kathy Lawton at Johnson's and she was very helpful and corrected the issue on the spot. Just wanted to let all know here I am a very satisfied cust...
by Lee Almond
February 23rd, 2010, 10:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It’s Official
Replies: 24
Views: 5701

Re: It’s Official

I'll sell Impromptu Magic for 1K in about 10 years. The Vernon Chronicles Vol. 1 - 4 I have I will call my own price in another 10 years. Ya think? Peace all.
Lee,
by Lee Almond
February 20th, 2010, 8:45 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tom Mullica Update
Replies: 65
Views: 17374

Re: Sad Tom Mullica News

Hey Tom, Speedy recovery! I first meet Tom at the Stevens taping years ago. Laughed my ass off! Then later at a small convention Tom Burgoon put on in KC. Tom was always so very kind. Then again at David Sandy's "Workshop" in St. Joe MO. Tom always told me "Your voice sounds just like...
by Lee Almond
February 11th, 2010, 10:29 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Harry Blackstone III
Replies: 14
Views: 7331

Re: Harry Blackstone III

Hello Mai-Ling,
So cool your Dad remembers Wichita with the Blackstone show! I will do my best but Maurice's son is a pure a**. Email me at wing_man49@yahoo.com. Maybe, just maybe I can put you in contact. Peace all.
Lee
by Lee Almond
February 10th, 2010, 8:25 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Harry Blackstone III
Replies: 14
Views: 7331

Re: Harry Blackstone III

Thanks Brett & Steve. A very sad ending indeed. Peace.
Lee
by Lee Almond
February 3rd, 2010, 8:51 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Reds and Blacks
Replies: 22
Views: 6754

Re: Reds and Blacks

You might want to check out Larry Jenning's effect "Red/Black Shuffle Revelation" from Jennings's 67 page 113. An excellent effect.
Lee
by Lee Almond
January 22nd, 2010, 9:47 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?
Replies: 101
Views: 22281

Re: Should Mark Lewis Stay or Go?

Mark is like a banny roster who loves to makes noise and swing whatever he thinks he has in his little cyberspace. Let the banny go find another place to crow. Peace ya all.
Lee
by Lee Almond
January 19th, 2010, 9:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How did you get interested with magic?
Replies: 26
Views: 7150

Re: How did you get interested with magic?

Watching Marshall Brodien, I HAD to have that magic set. Also at the same time we had a magician perform at my school when I was in the fifth grade. The magician was the "Great Ben". I was hooked. I had the pleasure of meeting Ben thirty years later and blamed him for my addition to magic!...
by Lee Almond
December 20th, 2009, 6:56 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Houdini's right hand man, Franz Kukol
Replies: 121
Views: 34924

Re: Houdini's right hand man, Franz Kukol

Thank you Richard for the link.
by Lee Almond
December 20th, 2009, 5:50 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Houdini's right hand man, Franz Kukol
Replies: 121
Views: 34924

Re: Houdini's right hand man, Franz Kukol

Please forgive me for asking this question.I think the great Houdini was embalmed. Again, forgive me for asking this question. Does the Jewish faith not belive in embalming?
by Lee Almond
November 5th, 2009, 8:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I am bored stiff!
Replies: 247
Views: 57697

Re: I am bored stiff!

Excellent post James, I could not agree more with your statements above. I hate the damn sucker tricks, and some magi's wonder why the hell the lay people hate magic and magicians. BTW I also hate the word "fooled" use in the context of a magic effect or presentation. But understand I do n...
by Lee Almond
November 3rd, 2009, 8:55 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: BROKEN WAND :: CARL BALLANTINE
Replies: 21
Views: 6340

Re: BROKEN WAND :: CARL BALLENTINE

I'm sad to read the news of Carl's passing. His timing and humor were top notch. Rest in peace Carl. All my best to his family. Smooth air.
Lee
by Lee Almond
November 3rd, 2009, 8:45 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping
Replies: 65
Views: 14803

Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Mine arrived today. I was thinking what the hell is in this big ass box? The box had to be 2X2. Well packed and a beautiful book. In 20 years the thing will throw my back out lifting it off the table! LOL! Well done to all involved in this HUGE project. A new treasure. Buy it now thanks us all later...
by Lee Almond
November 1st, 2009, 1:38 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: THIS is the day
Replies: 38
Views: 7832

Re: THIS is the day

Happy Hallowed Eve everyone. I had a blast doing Zoran's Horror Finger in the context of a card stab routine gone wrong. LOL! Peace ya all.
by Lee Almond
October 16th, 2009, 10:25 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping
Replies: 65
Views: 14803

Re: New Steinmeyer/Caveney History of Magic Book Almost Shipping

Ordered mine today.Shipping Nov. 5th. Can't wait, should be an excellent read during the winter.
by Lee Almond
September 22nd, 2009, 10:42 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: On Coin Shells
Replies: 7
Views: 2870

Re: On Coin Shells

Go with the Johnson shells. The price is right and the product & service is great. I have bought many products from Johnson's and have never had any regrets. I have no reason to buy another shell coin. The audience is no the wiser, trust me. I am no way connected with Johnson Products. They are ...
by Lee Almond
September 17th, 2009, 9:55 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Korem's UDT
Replies: 7
Views: 2431

Re: Korem's UDT

I just packed all my books and old Genii's tonight. If I remember correct the ad in Genii read that Charlie Miller was the person who coined (insert pun) the "Upside Down Topit". Anyone here have any background on this? Again, all my many thanks. Peace out.
Lee.
by Lee Almond
September 17th, 2009, 9:47 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Korem's UDT
Replies: 7
Views: 2431

Korem's UDT

I'm showing my age here folks. Did anyone here ever buy Danny Korem's "Upside Down Topit"??? I am asking due to I am moving at the end of the month and came across this darn thing while packing. I never could get the hang of making this blasted device work. Anyone here in Geniiland have an...
by Lee Almond
June 25th, 2009, 9:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It's None Of Hank Lee's Business
Replies: 6
Views: 2392

Re: It's None Of Hank Lee's Business

FYI RK I make damn good money thank you very much for taking the stance I'm in lower income. And no the question was not optional. Thank you again. Email me your W2 from 2008.
by Lee Almond
June 25th, 2009, 8:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: It's None Of Hank Lee's Business
Replies: 6
Views: 2392

It's None Of Hank Lee's Business

I ordered a book from Hank. No big deal, then received a email to sign up for the newsletter. No big deal. I went to sign up and at the bottom there is a bar asking for my annual salary! Sorry Hank, it's none of your goddamn business how much money I make and it is just not cool to ask this of peopl...
by Lee Almond
June 25th, 2009, 8:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ever Had This Happen?
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

Re: Ever Had This Happen?

LOL! I have a CSB set I searched for at least a year. I flew out to CA. to visit family. The day I am leaving I happened to reach into a pocket of my travel bag. What the hell is this? You guessed it, pulled out my missing coin purse with the CSB set! Forgot I had a trip to Denver and took the CSB s...
by Lee Almond
June 24th, 2009, 9:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ever Had This Happen?
Replies: 7
Views: 1581

Ever Had This Happen?

I purchased John Kennedy's "Supercoin" a few weeks back. Watched the DVD, learned the handling. All is cool. Took it to work and had a BLAST with the coin. All is good. Did the usual grind this weekend, laundry, grocery shopping, ect. you all know the weekend routine. Today I'm looking for...
by Lee Almond
June 23rd, 2009, 8:39 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Charlie Miller Centenary
Replies: 20
Views: 4774

Re: Charlie Miller Centenary

I'm so very lucky. I was one of the very few in the audience at Charlie's taping for papa Joe. After Charlie was very kind to speak to and have a laugh. Somewhere I remember reading he was sick of starving on the left coast and bought a pair of overalls and headed to the midwest (Kansas?) in search ...
by Lee Almond
June 4th, 2009, 10:59 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: card to pocket
Replies: 12
Views: 3623

Re: card to pocket

For those interested check out Larry Jennings effect in 67 titled "Search and Stop" page 105 of Jennings 67. Very interesting read on LJ's handling. Take care ya all.
by Lee Almond
June 4th, 2009, 9:34 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Harry Blackstone III
Replies: 14
Views: 7331

Re: Harry Blackstone III

BTW. It is on my bucket list to walk through the graveyard at Colon MI. and offer up prayers and have a cold one in memory of all the greats buried in Colon. Duke Stern, Don Alan, Jack & Ann Gwynne, All the Blackstones, Bill Baird, Karell Fox, and all others who I missed who contributed to our a...
by Lee Almond
June 4th, 2009, 9:21 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Harry Blackstone III
Replies: 14
Views: 7331

Re: Harry Blackstone III

Thanks to all for the reply's. Very interesting. Mai-ling my dear departed friend Maurice Lowe had pictures of Blackstone Sr. and your dad when the Blackstone show played here in Wichita at the old Forum where Century II now stands. Sadly, Maurices son will not sell or give any pictures or his old s...
by Lee Almond
June 3rd, 2009, 11:22 pm
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Harry Blackstone III
Replies: 14
Views: 7331

Harry Blackstone III

I have never got the full story on Harry Jr's son Harry Blackstone III (Chris??). As I remember he was under a truck (working on it) and he had the truck blocked up with blocks when the blocks gave way and crushed him to death. Is this correct? Also, was he involved in his Dad's show and was he goin...
by Lee Almond
May 29th, 2009, 11:38 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Reference help for Sun & Moon
Replies: 9
Views: 2161

Re: Reference help for Sun & Moon

Of course Richard many thanks, I thought that went without stating. Not only for Roger's effect but for the hardbound volume of the Almanac. Please tell us when and where you talked Roger into tipping the work on this effect. Just wonderful, it kicks! Many thanks RK. BTW for the card freaks do yours...
by Lee Almond
May 29th, 2009, 8:35 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Reference help for Sun & Moon
Replies: 9
Views: 2161

Re: Reference help for Sun & Moon

Thanks everyone for the reply's. I should be kicked for missing Roger's "Soleil Et Lune" page 155 in the Almanac. This is just what I was looking for in regards to the Sun & Moon effect. Thanks Roger! Rest in peace, you are missed by many.
by Lee Almond
May 27th, 2009, 8:57 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: Reference help for Sun & Moon
Replies: 9
Views: 2161

Reference help for Sun & Moon

All,
I am interested in finding reference for the Sun & Moon coin trick. I have Bobo but very interested in other effects in print or on vid/dvd. This is for the gimmicked set Johnson Products sells. Many thanks in advance.
Lee,
by Lee Almond
May 14th, 2009, 10:21 pm
Forum: Magicana
Topic: Vanni Bossi Pencil through bill
Replies: 19
Views: 9317

Re: Vanni Bossi Pencil through bill

Very cool. Thanks for the link.

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