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- August 20th, 2021, 6:38 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: The Other Hand
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2103
- March 19th, 2020, 3:53 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Read My Book CardWorks for Free!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3526
- October 8th, 2015, 2:53 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Audio Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1929
Audio Problem
Hi Chuck, I had this problem a while ago. For me, it was the little switch on the side of the iPad that you can use either to mute/unmute OR to lock the screen orientation. Even though I was using the switch to lock the screen orientation, it was still functioning as a mute button when viewing the G...
- March 28th, 2015, 4:30 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Columbo - "Now You See Him"
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9063
- April 3rd, 2013, 2:43 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Forum on Your SmartPhone: 2 Ways, Take Your Choice!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 511762
- March 5th, 2013, 4:35 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: NEW FORUM: Post your problems/issues here
- Replies: 147
- Views: 40522
Re: NEW FORUM: Post your problems/issues here
Clicking in "Today's Active Topics" doesn't seem to be working like it used to. I see only 1 topic listed.
- January 9th, 2013, 12:24 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Copper Silver Brass
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4836
Re: Copper Silver Brass
Bob Farmer wrote:I'll look.
Another question: does anyone have some references for ditching a coin in the left breast pocket of a jacket or shirt?
"The Bobo Complete Coin Vanish" and "Complete Thumb Palm Vanish" in Bobo for starters.
- December 30th, 2012, 12:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Roy Walton Books REPRINTED!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9323
Re: Roy Walton Books REPRINTED!
I don't have the books in front of me, but I remember the number ("141/400", I believe)was penciled in ever so lightly in tiny writing on the top right corner of the 3rd or 4th page. The numbering is so subtle, its as if they did not want to make a big deal that these books ended up limit...
- December 12th, 2012, 1:24 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Roy Walton Books REPRINTED!
- Replies: 36
- Views: 9323
Re: Roy Walton Books REPRINTED!
Sam Kesler wrote:It seems a little unreasonable to charge $46.80 for shipping two small books to USA for a total of $156.67. I have the originals.
I believe that it is on par with what international buyers would pay if they bought 2 Kaufman and Company books from Richard($20 per book).
- December 4th, 2012, 4:20 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Hank Lee's to Close
- Replies: 38
- Views: 12208
Re: Hank Lee's to Close
I found this old photo (apparently from the 1994 Cape Cod Conclave) interesting: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/13036_1138903832387_4288989_n.jpg This one from Stevens Magic is also pretty interesting: [img:center]http://www.stevensmagic.com/personallyspeaking/aug05/Hank%20Lee%20picks%...
- August 26th, 2012, 2:49 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Foursome
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5494
Re: Foursome
For example, I never mention that I need to find "Four cards." Wrong. Hi Harry. Do you mean that you should not mention "four cards" at all? Phillipe says, "In order to find your card, I will use four cards." In your video you say, "Sometimes within four cards I c...
- July 11th, 2012, 8:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Paris - Three Card Monte
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3402
Re: Paris - Three Card Monte
Re: the ring scam. From Rick Steves website: The found ring: An innocent-looking person picks up a ring on the ground in front of you, and asks if you dropped it. When you say no, the person examines the ring more closely, then shows you a mark "proving" that it's pure gold. He offers to s...
- April 26th, 2012, 1:34 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The Apple Puzzle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2380
- April 10th, 2012, 3:34 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tenkai "Coin in the hand gag"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2013
- April 10th, 2012, 2:39 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Tenkai "Coin in the hand gag"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2013
Tenkai "Coin in the hand gag"
While reading some old issues of Genii on Ask Alexander, I came across the following description of a coin gag performed by Tenkai (the reference is in the October 1937 issue on page 52): Tenkai's hand is wrapped in a handkerchief with only the fore-finger protruding. Now a borrowed half-dollar is b...
- March 5th, 2012, 8:58 pm
- Forum: iGenii
- Topic: Mobile format
- Replies: 60
- Views: 14267
Re: Mobile format
Hi Joe,
I tried it on my android phone and it does go to a mobile version.
It looks pretty good, but some things don't display properly. For example, the "overview", "browse", "getting started", etc, tabs run off the right side of the screen.
I tried it on my android phone and it does go to a mobile version.
It looks pretty good, but some things don't display properly. For example, the "overview", "browse", "getting started", etc, tabs run off the right side of the screen.
- March 3rd, 2012, 3:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Wanted: Legendary Repertoire of Michael Skinner, vol. 1&2
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5779
Re: Wanted: Legendary Repertoire of Michael Skinner, vol. 1&2
I asked Geno Munari years ago if these were coming out on dvd soon, and he said they were...
Must have been put on the back burner for some reason.
Must have been put on the back burner for some reason.
- February 17th, 2012, 2:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Digital Version of Genii's March Issue is Now Live Online
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4909
Re: The Digital Version of Genii's March Issue is Now Live Online
Has anyone tried the videos? None of mine have sound. Scott, Are you talking about the ipad version? If so, I encountered the same issue. It was driving me nuts but I finally figured out what was going on. My problem was that I was using the little "Mute/ lock screen rotation" button on m...
- July 2nd, 2011, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: David Roth's coin that floated like a kite
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9058
Re: David Roth's coin that floated like a kite
Well, the OP remembered this trick after 25 years, so it must play well in live performance.
- April 7th, 2011, 8:28 pm
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Reeling In the Nimrod, March 2011 issue
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5519
Re: Reeling In the Nimrod, March 2011 issue
Hi Pete, I agree with the odds you cite. I was just trying to see where my thinking differs from Harry's. He specifically mentions and refutes the idea that the odds are about even. I have an issue with this bit (after peeking and mixing up the two cards): "Your advantage lies in the fact that ...
- April 7th, 2011, 3:01 pm
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Reeling In the Nimrod, March 2011 issue
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5519
Re: Reeling In the Nimrod, March 2011 issue
I noticed this too. But Harry's Red/Black version doesn't workat least as I understand itbecause you do not eliminate the BB pair. I thought that peeking and seeing a red card (as in Harry's example) does eliminate the BB pair. Of the four possibilities, when you peek you narrow them down to RB and ...
- January 2nd, 2011, 7:19 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Expert Card Technique
- Replies: 51
- Views: 14840
Re: Expert Card Technique
Philippe Nol wrote:Has someone already tried the jog pass?
I would love to see it done properly.
Scotty Johnston from Scotland does this pass beautifully using the top card for cover.
- May 23rd, 2010, 9:53 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Close-up Magic on Letterman
- Replies: 155
- Views: 35035
Re: Close-up Magic on Letterman
[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALapHYNSmoA[/video]
EDIT: Kent beat me to it.
EDIT: Kent beat me to it.
- January 29th, 2010, 2:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The Workers are IN!!
- Replies: 114
- Views: 23435
Re: The Workers are IN!!
I read somewhere that Diet Coke from a fountain machine still uses saccharin as the sweetener, which is why it tastes different than Diet Coke in cans and bottles. And I agree that Coke made with cane sugar tastes better than that made with high fructose corn syrup. Try them side by side to see for ...
- October 1st, 2009, 6:36 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: A New Magic Shop in Hicksville NY
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Re: A New Magic Shop in Hicksville NY
I just moved to this area a few months ago, and swung by "The Magic Shop" just last week. It seemed to be more of a costume store than a magic shop, as Jester said.
I'll have to check out the new joint.
I'll have to check out the new joint.
- September 15th, 2009, 12:15 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: Great letter on Roger Ebert's site
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1765
Re: Great letter on Roger Ebert's site
Guys,
As Jeff noted, that letter wasn't written by Roger Ebert. It's a letter submitted by one of his readers: Robin Thompson from San Diego.
As Jeff noted, that letter wasn't written by Roger Ebert. It's a letter submitted by one of his readers: Robin Thompson from San Diego.
- September 9th, 2009, 5:28 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8284
Re: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
I was at a CVS today, and they had 2-packs of jumbo index Bicycle cards with the new box design for sale. All the single Rider back decks were still the old box design.
- September 8th, 2009, 10:58 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Wanted: Walking Liberty CSB set
- Replies: 2
- Views: 814
Re: Wanted: Walking Liberty CSB set
Have you tried contacting the Magic Warehouse? They used to have a Walking Liberty CSB by Johnson Products on their website.
- September 4th, 2009, 2:52 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8284
Re: Whats the buzz on the new Bicycle Box design?
From the US Playing Card Co. website:
- September 1st, 2009, 7:21 pm
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Giobbi's Column on deck switches
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12979
- August 19th, 2009, 1:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: MAGIC! - Messages From Beyond The Web
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4514
- August 18th, 2009, 11:16 am
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Radio Light?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2220
- March 28th, 2009, 6:38 pm
- Forum: Columns
- Topic: Tom Stone Column
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9950
Re: Tom Stone Column
Really enjoyed the April column, Tom. Very interesting to peek inside your notebook.
Thanks!
Thanks!
- January 30th, 2009, 1:52 pm
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: N.Y. Times review of new documentary "Man on Wire"--about Philippe Petit & twin towers
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8348
Re: N.Y. Times review of new documentary "Man on Wire"--about Philippe Petit & twin towers
castawaydave wrote:http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/217060/january-27-2009/philippe-petit
That Colbert interview is great!
- January 23rd, 2009, 1:36 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: February Issue of Genii Now on its Way to You
- Replies: 37
- Views: 9043
Re: February Issue of Genii Now on its Way to You
Richard Kaufman wrote:Latta was a force of nature as a close-up magician. I was lucky to have known him during his most creative period.
Does anyone know if there are plans to release an authorized version of the "Pink Purse Tape" when the Latta books are published?
- October 27th, 2008, 10:12 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: mythology and genii
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3431
Re: mythology and genii
From the OED: b. A JINNEE; one of the sprites or goblins of Arabian demonology. [The word gnie was adopted by the Fr. translators of the Arabian Nights as the rendering of the Arab. word which it resembled in sound and in sense. In Eng. genie has been commonly used in the sing. and genii (see GENIUS...
- October 20th, 2008, 12:09 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Cuban Magic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3120
Re: Cuban Magic
I had a chance to ask around about the '56 convention at our IBM meeting last week here in Miami. Although I wasn't able to ask Fantasio if he attended because he wasn't at the meeting, I did get to talk to someone who was there in '56. I asked a gentleman named Pepe Sousa, who I have become friends...
- October 3rd, 2008, 1:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Hofsinzer and Leipzig
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4844
Re: Hofsinzer and Leipzig
The Canadian documentary you mentioned is not yet released here in the USA but it's around if you know where or how to ask - starting with David Ben. Not sure what you mean by "released here in the USA", but this video was indeed available for purchase (on VHS) here in the states maybe 7 ...