[quote="Dustin Stinett"]Dick: When I was a kid, I had "The War of the Worlds" on a record (part of an old radio shows set that my parents bought). I plain ol' wore it out.]
Dustin, back to the past: https://youtu.be/Bqy7gLMZjjo?si=-Pbi_ApqsKev52gi
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- October 31st, 2023, 1:13 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Orson Welles On Magic Books
- Replies: 10
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- October 31st, 2023, 10:20 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Orson Welles On Magic Books
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3460
Re: Orson Welles On Magic Books
Yesterday 85 years ago Orson Welles made history with the radio play “War of the Worlds”. Quote from Wikipedia: "The War of the Worlds" was a Halloween episode of the radio series The Mercury Theatre on the Air directed and narrated by Orson Welles as an adaptation of H. G. Wells's novel T...
- August 17th, 2023, 8:46 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2421
Re: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
John M. Dale wrote:Mr. Koornwinder,
I've sent you an email. Did you receive it?
John M. Dale
Yes, I have John, and I was pleased by it…I assume you have received my response in the meantime. Despite the sometimes large time differences I always strive to always respond on the same day.
- August 15th, 2023, 3:15 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2421
Re: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
Larry Horowitz wrote:Dick,
I sent you an email. Did you receive it?
Larry Horowitz
Yes, I have Larry and I was very pleased with it ...I assume you have received in the meantime my response....
- August 14th, 2023, 8:58 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2421
Re: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
PayPal will work for me Richard and if you order a Kar I provide you with the email address I use for this service. Some more information…each Original Koornwinder Kar has a unique number, and you can find that number in the booklet and on the tag on the string of the bag. There are many, many knock...
- August 13th, 2023, 12:06 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2421
Is the original Koornwinder Kar still available? Yes!
After a global shortage of motor parts, I’m happy to announce the Kar is now available in limited quantities again. I finished a small series this week and I can tell you they look beautiful. The Kar comes in a velvet drawstring bag, a booklet with the instructions written by Ken Brooke, and the gim...
- November 20th, 2022, 1:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dani DaOrtiz
- Replies: 132
- Views: 91442
Re: Dani DaOrtiz
I noticed Sr. DaOrtiz has now also an app for Android as well IPhone.
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- September 18th, 2022, 11:50 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: This is a Magic Auction ...
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3057
Re: RE: Re: This is a Magic Auction ...
Yes, it seems like a lot of money ($10,200.00) for a worn-out book, but you must realize it’s worn out by David Roth and that makes all the difference. A small detail from the catalog….’Spine completely separated and used as a bookmark’. As Michael mentioned the book was a gift from David’s parents ...
- June 26th, 2021, 5:28 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Tommy Wonder, passed away 15 years ago....
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1014
Tommy Wonder, passed away 15 years ago....
It is hard to comprehend that it has been 15 years since Jacobus Maria Bemelman a.k.a. Tommy Wonder passed away....I'm still sad....
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- June 4th, 2021, 1:53 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1850
Re: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
Many thanks, Quentin & Richard, In the meantime I have informed Frank Bemelman about the risk of posting a package that contains a battery and I'm sure he is now aware of this and will take his precautions. BTW….Fair warning…these auctions with the Tommy Wonder items are closing now very soon…ha...
- May 30th, 2021, 11:52 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1850
Re: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
Tommy Wonder’s brother Frank has listed 2 more TW items on eBay…here are the links: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/154472569552 https://www.ebay.nl/itm/154473160753 https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210530/411507bc2d8c33a29db29906709b78c5.jpg Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G950F met Tapatalk
- May 29th, 2021, 6:37 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1850
Tommy Wonder's 'Wandering Chimes' on eBay
Well….here is the link: https://www.ebay.nl/itm/154472018093 There is no reserve on this auction…so let us see what will happen….BTW I’m not the seller but it’s Tommy’s brother Frank who posted this on eBay. Other links with some additional information about this unique item: https://www.magiccollec...
- April 30th, 2021, 9:55 am
- Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
- Topic: Silk Trick I.D. Required
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6338
Re: Silk Trick I.D. Required
Yes...20th Century Silks...
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- April 27th, 2021, 12:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Live 2021 Postponed Until May 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5614
Re: Magic Live 2021 Postponed Until May 2022
I just read this message:
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- April 23rd, 2021, 6:51 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: George Jason
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10488
Re: George Jason
I missed this topic, which started 15 years ago, dedicated to George Jason completely. Longer than that time I have a photograph of Mr. Jason on my wall. Inscribed and Signed, “To Fred Kaps, A great artist, and a great guy. With my very best wishes and admiration. This picture was taken when I was m...
- January 10th, 2021, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: George Goebel has passed away.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2379
Re: George Goebel has passed away.
I was unable here in Europe to follow the link to the Baltimore Sun....but I found this a very interesting link to learn more about George Goebel: http://themagicofbaltimore.blogspot.com ... oebel.html
- July 23rd, 2020, 2:45 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Fred Kaps passed away 40 years ago today
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2286
Fred Kaps passed away 40 years ago today
Worldwide Magicians will commemorate the passing away of Fred Kaps exactly 40 years ago today. Four and a half month before his death he has received from The Academy of Magical Arts a ”Masters Fellowship”, the highest award The Academy can bestow. In 1982 Mr. Kaps was elected posthumously to the So...
- May 14th, 2020, 11:53 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Frank Garcia Books
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5515
Re: Frank Garcia Books
Fred wrote his notes in your copy of "Million Dollar Card Secrets" in English. Was that just because the book was in English, or were they perhaps intended to be seen by a non-Dutch speaking audience at some point? Funny…I have never thought it was peculiar Mr. Kaps wrote his notes in Eng...
- May 11th, 2020, 1:46 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Frank Garcia Books
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5515
Re: Frank Garcia Books
Do you think Fred Kaps show also his trick to Ward the Wizard one year before Frank Garcia ? Mr. Kaps was with his annotation not claiming it was his trick....he was only surprised by the fact Mr. Carcia said he has been doing it for thirty years. Only at "Wild Cards" Mr. Kaps' annotation...
- May 11th, 2020, 8:46 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Frank Garcia Books
- Replies: 39
- Views: 5515
Re: Frank Garcia Books
Quentin told it already…my copy of 'Million Dollar Card Secrets' has quite a lot of pencil annotations made by Fred Kaps. Usually I borrowed books from Mr. Kaps but this time it was he who borrowed Garcia’s book from me. Mr. Kaps is giving the credits throughout the book to magicians like Vernon, Ma...
- May 3rd, 2020, 1:54 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Potter and Potter auction
- Replies: 1
- Views: 855
Re: Potter and Potter auction
....and not to forget #470 the Cups and Balls $12000 + $3000 buyers premium...
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- August 15th, 2019, 11:52 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Ron Burgundy On Stephen Colbert talking about Fred Kaps
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5465
Re: Ron Burgundy On Stephen Colbert talking about Fred Kaps
Most of the time I agree with Max but not this time. Mr. Kaps was booked for two shows and according to his contract available for rehearsals and performances from 4th thru 6th of January 1963. It was common use for Mr. Sullivan to book the top acts from abroad for two shows….one act would be broadc...
- July 22nd, 2019, 3:59 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Eddy Taytelbaum passed away.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2970
Eddy Taytelbaum passed away.
Yes...very sad news Eddy Taytelbaum passed away. I just talked to his longtime girlfriend Lucy and so this news is now confirmed. This the link to an instagram post from some time ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/BclND1elHoW ... 12kn5agram
- April 9th, 2019, 7:54 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Koornwinder Kar without cards
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1764
- February 12th, 2019, 8:54 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Magic Rainbow
- Replies: 88
- Views: 18975
Re: The Magic Rainbow
Let us discuss the content instead of the price.
Don't skip pages 92-95.....I was really touched.
Don't skip pages 92-95.....I was really touched.
- October 7th, 2018, 12:30 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Banksy art performance
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8988
- November 21st, 2017, 5:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's "Ring, Watch & Wallet" on eBay
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3524
Re: Tommy Wonder's "Ring, Watch & Wallet" on eBay
Yes Tom...one day left! If you are a serious collector and also an admirer of Tommy Wonder this is an unique chance to obtain an original prop Tommy Wonder has used professionally during his (too short) career. See my posting on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbwtf2YllHD/
- October 22nd, 2017, 11:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The August Issue of Genii is Now Live Online
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5341
Re: The August Issue of Genii is Now Live Online
I noticed my pictures I have posted in the past via Photobucket are vanished. I have no intention to upgrade my Photobucket account so I'm wondering now how to post a picture on this great forum because we all know a picture tells more than thousand words......
- September 29th, 2017, 10:26 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Casual Card Count? question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4885
Re: The Casual Card Count? question
Mr Kaps used a Hamman count overhand shuffle at his Gypsy Curse routine. He shuffled the card lengthwise and it was looking very casual.
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Re: ERDNASE
At the upcoming Potter and Potter auction in May is another first edition of 'The Expert at the Card Table' for sale. Lot number 359. On Instagram I posted a clip of the bidding during an earlier auction: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFt1StJPrj5/ BTW and I'm so happy with my facsimile edition! :-) Ve...
- February 4th, 2017, 6:02 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Houdini poster sets record price at auction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2480
Re: Houdini poster sets record price at auction
One of my longtime favorite posters was also doing quite well! https://www.instagram.com/p/BQGT-cfgNgK/
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- November 5th, 2016, 9:43 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: THE CRIMP, Jerry Sadowitz
- Replies: 40
- Views: 27905
Re: THE CRIMP, Jerry Sadowitz
For me this link is working: URL: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.vi ... GB&alt=web
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- October 18th, 2016, 9:24 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Monte makes a return to NYC
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3339
Re: Monte makes a return to NYC
I noticed this picture, made in the seventies, on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BKo94dAA3ZN/
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- August 15th, 2016, 8:21 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: FSH: Genuine Koornwinder Kar
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4225
Re: FSH: Genuine Koornwinder Kar
In case you are not familiar with the effect you can watch this (very old) clip: https://goo.gl/AbnOm9
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- June 20th, 2016, 9:58 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Happy Birthday Eddy Taytelbaum!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1682
Re: Happy Birthday Eddy Taytelbaum!
Eddy"s birthday was already over half a year ago....today I posted on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/BG2lQv9PrnO/ - a remake of the picture earlier published in Genii Magazine of Eddy Taytelbaum and made during FISM'70. You noticed the difference?? I realized I know Eddy over 50 years....
- May 22nd, 2016, 2:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Erdnase & More: Gambling & Card Auction this Saturday!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1351
Re: Erdnase & More: Gambling & Card Auction this Saturday!
The Potter and Potter Auctions are always very exciting! I was very curious to see how low of high the final bid on that first edition of 'The Expert at the Card Table' would be this time. I posted a 15 second clip of the bidding on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFt1StJPrj5/ If I remember w...
- May 7th, 2016, 6:07 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tenyo Koornwinder Kar Instructions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5466
Re: Tenyo Koornwinder Kar Instructions
Hi Steve, It looks you are a fleet owner with all those Kars! I'll send you the English instructions. In Tenyoism you can find a routine where I changed 'The New Koornwinder Kar' into a novelty keychain. Highly recommended! :D Quentin Reynolds made this snapshot when I was performing that routine fo...
- March 24th, 2016, 11:13 am
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Koornwinder
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3845
- December 13th, 2015, 4:52 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: First edition of Erdnase on eBay
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6795
Re: First edition of Erdnase on eBay
At Potter & Potter Auctions (April 14th 2015) the highest result for a first edition was to my knowledge $9.000 (+ 20% buyers premium)
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- November 2nd, 2015, 6:24 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Potter & Potter Halloween 2015 Auction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2811
Re: Potter & Potter Halloween 2015 Auction
In a tweet Potter & Potter Auctions let us know the total result of the Halloween Magic Auction was well over $550,000.00 dollars! https://goo.gl/he5oz9
Looking forward to the Winter Magic Auction on December 5th. http://potterauctions.com/auctions/upcoming
Looking forward to the Winter Magic Auction on December 5th. http://potterauctions.com/auctions/upcoming