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Shawn Preston

Looking for a room mate for Magic Con. Would love to share a room with 1 or 2 attendees to save on costs. Email me if interested: shawn@magicdude.net

Shawn Preston

On page 104 of the December 30-January 6th "year end double issue" of Entertainment Weekly, our beloved Mr. Marshall is acknowledged as a master magician and among the great entertainers to pass away in 2005. Its only a one line mention but mentioned nonetheless. Just thought I would let e...

Shawn Preston

Try http://www.barnardltd.com
Olives in a pack of 4 for $3.00

shawn

Shawn Preston

That's the one. Thanks very much.

in the faith
shawn

Shawn Preston

I am looking for a book that was released a few years ago for the general public. I believe it was entitled "the Magic Book" or "the magic Show". The author was/is Mark Settaducatti (or something similar - please forgive the possible misspelling) and I believe Sue Miller. Any inf...

Shawn Preston

I am also looking for some sort of magic effect that can be included in a holiday card. Not something that can be given away (like fortune telling fish) but rather actually built into the card. One of my thoughts was the classic baby gag (obviously redesigned and re-illustrated to suit the card) Can...

Shawn Preston

Thanks to everyone for the info. I appreciate the help.

Jon, what is the name of the video you mentioned with Skinner performing the rings. Is this one of the A1 videos?

Thanks again everyone

shawn

Shawn Preston

I am looking to create a 3 ring routine. Can anyone give me references. I am familiar with some of the classics with more than 3 rings, but I really like the simplicity of 3. Any help is appreciated.

Regards
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Danny,

What about us?

Shawn

Shawn Preston

I applaud THEM for their visionary approach to the art. We complain about perception, David Acer eloquently writes about it, we experience it everytime someone discovers what we do. How many times have you heard "Your a magician? Can you perform for my 5 year old's birthday party?" What we...

Shawn Preston

David,
I am interested in the Ickle Pickle cups you are selling. Would they work for your routine?

thanks
shawn

Shawn Preston

Is the video gone already?

shawn

Shawn Preston

Richard,

I'll send a SASE if the offer is still good. I don't have any of the Trick manuscripts although I have all the books that they came in...
Let me know.

Thanks
shawn griffin

Shawn Preston

I am selling my virtual sound man audio system. For those not familiar, this unit is designed to run the audio for your show. It has a remote device (Radio frequency NOT infrared) that allows you to skip forward and backward, pause, control volume and fade a track. You simply record your audio onto ...

Shawn Preston

Jeff, Thanks for all your work on this stuff. I am anxiously working on incorporating my powerbook into my show. I am working on a script for iTunes that will do all the appropriate functions with one key command. I have also worked with the developer of MPlay to create built in fades. He has instit...

Shawn Preston

Thanks to everyone who has responded. I appreciate the advice. Does anyone know anything about the Master Key? I've heard that it's pretty good, but how does it compare to the Mother and Insight?

Thanks
Shawn

Shawn Preston

I'm looking to add a book test to my stand up show. I know of the mother of all book tests and insight, but does anyone know of any others that are worthy of consideration? I prefer a multiple word or multiple book version.

Thanks in advance
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Can someone tell me how I can get Steven's CD.

Thanks in advance
Shawn

Shawn Preston

I am curious about the idea of being stationary as opposed to strolling. One of the advantages to strolling is the fact that one's material can be repeated several times throughout the event, each time for a different group. Thusly allowing the performer to carry his/her props on their person. If on...

Shawn Preston

Hello fellow forumers,
I came across this math trick. Check it out... I'm totally fooled.

Shawn

http://digicc.com/fido/

Shawn Preston

I am a performer at the D&B here in Denver and have just suffered the results of our difficult economic times. After 5 1/2 years I have been laid off. I'm told that its due to the lowest sales ever and it's a corporate mandate. I'm curious if anyone else has suffered the same blow to their deck....

Shawn Preston

Jason,

I personally used the card in sock for a close up contest several years ago. It got a killer reaction! I would definately recommend the trick, however in a restaurant it may be a bit cumbersome. You will have to have some tailoring done as well. Just my two cents. All the best. Peace

Shawn

Shawn Preston

would you mind posting his web site so I too can look into a screen saver?

Thanks in advance
shawn

Shawn Preston

Richard,

Put me down for Neo Magic Artistry

Thanks
Shawn

Shawn Preston

I stand corrected. In my previous post I noted that Michael Kaminskas had published a similar routine several years ago. At the time I did not know that full history and I apologize if my comment was offensive or misleading. As Bob has pointed out this was a blatant rip off on Mr. Kaminskas part. It...

Shawn Preston

I would have to agree with Mark. the black envelope is killer. While watching the performances on the video I kept picking up the envelope and looking for the gimmick. It completely fooled me. The only thing I would like to mention is the fact that michael kaminskas developed a routine utilizing the...

Shawn Preston

How about Colorado? I can set you up with at least 2 possibly 3 lectures here. Feel free to email if your interested. I am personally a huge fan and would loveto have you come to Colorado.

All the best

Shawn Preston

Jon,

You rock! thanks

Regards
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Your email is not working. I am interested in the wallet. I am a wallet collector and I'm not familiar with this one.
Can you give me some info? a Decription of its uses
ie: card in wallet, peek wallet, ipression wallet etc.
thanks in advance. feel free to email me

shawn

Shawn Preston

I just picked up mr Tivoli's card in box and I think its a wonderful idea. I'm surprised no on has thought of it sooner. Way to go Arthur. I would agree that having a spectator remove the card is ultimately stronger, but with proper presentation, choreography and timing, a shuttle pass switch is jus...

Shawn Preston

Todd,
Fortunately I just bought the great artful dodges book. Thanks I'll take a look.

Richard, thanks for the reference. I remember reading it quite awhile back. Do you know which issue?

regards
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Great comments Zech, I too came to the point where I questioned why I was doing exactly what was doing. In other words was the card coming to the top because of magic or because of my technical skill. I felt that by presenting the routine as a result of skill, it became a show of "look what I c...

Shawn Preston

Oh Great!!!!
Actually I can hardly wait! Another to add to my Christmas list!

Shawn Preston

At the end of my ambitious sequence, I produce the signed card folded under my watch. It's easily as powerful as the wallet and I can do it any time (assuming I'm wearing my watch). I've also played around with loading it under a spectators watch.

in the faith
Shawn

Shawn Preston

The word from A-1 is that it will arrive in their offices the week of November 25-30. At which point it will start shipping. that gives me time to spend my pennies on the new Berglas book, or the Houdin books, or the new Carney book, or all the other books that I can't afford to buy.... one at a tim...

Shawn Preston

I did look at Jos Carrols version from his book and have played around with it a bit. Does anyone know if David Regal has explored this plot? His material always seems very well thought out and perfectly motivated. thanks in advance. all the best Shawn Ps I also have found a rather interesting versi...

Shawn Preston

Any idea where I can find Mr Carter's routine? Also for anyone interested Eric Mead's Night at the Improv routine is in the Aspen Bar Magic issue of Magical Arts Journal.

All the best
in the faith
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Pete,
I love your idea, thanks. NOW I have something to do this weekend. I really take perverse pleasure in going on "scavenger hunts" looking for props for a particular idea. Again thank you.

all the best
Shawn

Shawn Preston

Carl Hein (of Heinstein shuffle fame) has a killer original version that looks fantastic in his hands (because he uses his shuffle). If my memory serves, he uses the whole deck as well as the advertising cards and the joker. Someday, if we're lucky he'll release it to us lesser individuals. ;-) in t...

Shawn Preston

Jon, Thanks for the info. I saw your destination box on your video and it completely fooled me. A really great idea! At some point I really want to get one of those from you.. FrankW Thanks for the info. Can you give me more info on the version you're speaking of from Kurtz? Is it his folded card in...

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