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- February 19th, 2014, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: W.T.B. Stones of Tutankhaman
- Replies: 0
- Views: 679
W.T.B. Stones of Tutankhaman
I bought a set of Jim Risers Stones of Tutankhaman when they first came out. After using them for awhile, I came up with a variation and Mr. Riser made me some shells. Then, the neuropathy slowly took over my hands ability to perform. In a fit of pique, I sold all my magic a couple of years ago! No ...
- January 8th, 2014, 5:54 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Locked Room Murder Collection
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3238
Re: Locked Room Murder Collection
Try: Powells Books in Portland, OR. They also have a large selection of used magic books and some collectables.
www.powells.com
www.powells.com
- October 27th, 2013, 6:02 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magic Shops in London, Paris, and Rome
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5464
Magic Shops in London, Paris, and Rome
A friend is going to London, Paris, & Rome for 10 days at the end of this week. (10/31)
Would somebody list the names of shop? He owns a small Brick & Morter shop in Lansing, Michigan.
Thank you!
GO
Would somebody list the names of shop? He owns a small Brick & Morter shop in Lansing, Michigan.
Thank you!
GO
- October 1st, 2013, 5:27 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Ancient Magic History
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1306
Ancient Magic History
This was an interesting (to me at least) complilation of historical magic history and artifacts from a collection in Sweden. It helped fiil the day:
http://www.schoyencollection.com/magicalIntro.html
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http://www.schoyencollection.com/magicalIntro.html
GO
- February 10th, 2013, 8:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: LF Used Flying Carpet- Will buy, trade or give store credit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2739
- February 9th, 2013, 4:19 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: LF Used Flying Carpet- Will buy, trade or give store credit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2739
Re: LF Used Flying Carpet- Will buy, trade or give store credit
Speaking of Lubor Fiedler, Speaking overthinking something, Speaking of Richards acerbic wit, A couple of years ago I asked if anyone knew how I could repair my Fielder Clock -- The pendilum -- stopped swinging! Richard hit one out of the park with his reply. Well, my pendilum still doesn't work, my...
- November 20th, 2012, 4:26 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: The BIG DOUBLE 75th Anniversary Issue of Genii is On its Way to YOU
- Replies: 55
- Views: 10800
Re: The BIG DOUBLE 75th Anniversary Issue of Genii is On its Way to YOU
Monday afternoon, Portland, OR
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- October 13th, 2012, 3:59 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Help with a Bunny in Barcelona!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 689
Help with a Bunny in Barcelona!
A dear friend of mine asked me to help him find a new Bunny plus the appropriate vet papers in Barcelona. His flight lands at 12:30PM, October 26th. He has to be on board his ship by 3:30 PM. He mentioned a place (Los Rambles)where people sell them. His concern is that he will not have enough time t...
- October 12th, 2012, 3:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: BBQ, Goat?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1507
Re: BBQ, Goat?
My wife and I split a 22oz Rib Eye at the Hotel Sunday night, and it was absolutely fantastic -- one of the best we've had in years. To bad we didn't try it earlier so we could have shared the experience with folks.
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- September 19th, 2012, 2:34 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Let Me Know if Your October Issue of Genii Has Arrived!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 14122
Re: Let Me Know if Your October Issue of Genii Has Arrived!
Portland, OR., Tuesday,September 18
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- September 14th, 2012, 4:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Steak at genii bash
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7855
- September 14th, 2012, 4:08 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Steak at genii bash
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7855
Re: Steak at genii bash
I think this list says it all:
http://orlando.about.com/od/restaurants ... houses.htm
They are all listed.
GO
http://orlando.about.com/od/restaurants ... houses.htm
They are all listed.
GO
- June 7th, 2012, 4:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Wanda Sykes
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4582
Wanda Sykes
I believe it was last week when someone posted a clip of Wanda Sykes discussing Magicians of the Leno Show. Not very complimentary. I can't seem to locate it because I wanted to call your attention to a discussion by Eric Mead in the Tangled Web that begins on page 33 about a guy that said: "Th...
- June 3rd, 2012, 2:56 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Extreme Vegas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2494
Re: Extreme Vegas
Kalin & Jinger were up here this week-end for Stan Kramiens' last Jamboree. I couldn't make but I heard via the grape vine it was well attended and a good show with Mike Caveny and Tina, Tom Burgoon, Dave Charvet demonstrating Blackstones' Dancing Handkerchief. Hopefully, we will be able to get ...
- June 2nd, 2012, 4:38 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Extreme Vegas
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2494
- May 4th, 2012, 2:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: $5000 ad for a "magician"
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4878
$5000 ad for a "magician"
I just saw this on line:
TOP TWEET
jeffrensei
NOAA removes ad for $5000 magician in wake of GSA scandal http://t.co/elFxmGGI #scandal
NOAA must have a real brain trust working for them!
GO
TOP TWEET
jeffrensei
NOAA removes ad for $5000 magician in wake of GSA scandal http://t.co/elFxmGGI #scandal
NOAA must have a real brain trust working for them!
GO
- May 3rd, 2012, 4:57 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: "Complete Card Linking"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1854
Re: "Complete Card Linking"
Thanks for the input. This darn Chemo therapy leaves me kid of weird, or I would have responded sooner. I came across this referance looking for card warp discussions on Ask Alexander. I am partcularly interested in research on this topic. Brad, please think about enhancing your cash flow by reliein...
- May 1st, 2012, 4:23 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: "Complete Card Linking"
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1854
"Complete Card Linking"
I am looking for a monograph by Sexton Beame & James Cozzinz titled "Complete Card Linking." I think it came out around the time Harry Loryane released his one card link.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
GO
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks,
GO
- March 25th, 2012, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Lubor Fiedler and Mark Setteducati at the Magic Castle!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1362
Re: Lubor Fiedler and Mark Setteducati at the Magic Castle!!!
Richard..
Does your pendulem still work?
Mine stopped a few years ago, and I can't get it to restart. Keeps great time though!
GO
PS: If anyone has a momment to speak with him, I'd appreciate any suggestion to get it going again!
Does your pendulem still work?
Mine stopped a few years ago, and I can't get it to restart. Keeps great time though!
GO
PS: If anyone has a momment to speak with him, I'd appreciate any suggestion to get it going again!
- March 18th, 2012, 10:27 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: "Cocktail Surprise"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3154
Re: "Cocktail Surprise"
Thanks for your response Jim. I knew Pete had a hand in this design, & I haven't spoken to him about it. He was out here for one of Stan Kramien's Jamborees and brought the prototype with him. Beautiful piece of work. He also had the "new style" linking finger rings -- they too were a ...
- March 17th, 2012, 4:25 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: "Cocktail Surprise"
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3154
"Cocktail Surprise"
In the April issue, David Regal gives a brief review of Roger Nicots "Goodbye, Benjamin" produced by Mark Mason. Looks an awful lot like Joe Porpers "Cocktail Surprise." <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.porperoriginals.com/misc_cocktail.htm">http://www.porperorigina...
- February 6th, 2012, 3:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (February 2012)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5625
Re: Magic Castle Happenings – The Good Stuff (February 2012)
Is that Sam Berland from Chicago?
I seem to remember him from the Round Table in the 40's and 50'.
GO
I seem to remember him from the Round Table in the 40's and 50'.
GO
- January 11th, 2012, 5:27 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Collectors Weekend in May
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6299
Re: Magic Collectors Weekend in May
Mai-ling wrote: "My goal to have a photo taken with Doctor Mossey and Jack Kodell with Dad. The last of the survivng Magic Round Table members." I'm not gone yet! Even at 75 with cancer and emphysema,radiation and Chemo therapy I'm hanging in there. I'm sitting at my desk looking at Salla'...
- January 6th, 2012, 6:46 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: The History of Audience of Abuse by Master Payne
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3531
Re: The History of Audience of Abuse by Master Payne
Is there anything that Jonathon ever likes?
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- November 29th, 2011, 12:05 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WTB Sword Through Neck Sword
- Replies: 0
- Views: 521
WTB Sword Through Neck Sword
A friend of mine is looking for a "sword through neck" sword manufactured in India within the last 10 to 15 years by "Imperial Magic."
George Olson
503 620 7805
George Olson
503 620 7805
- October 28th, 2011, 5:38 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: WTB
- Replies: 0
- Views: 513
WTB
I am looking for a friend of mine for a reasonably priced:
"Imperial Sword Thru Neck". Distrubited by Magic King.. And manufactured by Prudential Exports in Mumbai India..
Thank you
GO
"Imperial Sword Thru Neck". Distrubited by Magic King.. And manufactured by Prudential Exports in Mumbai India..
Thank you
GO
- September 14th, 2011, 4:25 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: I thought I'd seen it all!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2128
I thought I'd seen it all!
I thought I'd seen it all, until a minute ago: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paris-Hilton-Magic-Trick-Seen-on-The-Simple-Life-/260660669985?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb0962e21">http://www.ebay.com/itm/Paris-Hilton-Ma ... 3cb0962e21</a><!-- m --> This si probab...
- September 12th, 2011, 8:32 pm
- Forum: Convention Reports
- Topic: Portland Magic Jam!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1398
Portland Magic Jam!
[color:#FF0000]Greg asked me to let you know about this new feature: [/color]This is your last reminder that the Portland Magic Jam is coming up this NEXT WEEKEND! (Fri-Sun, Sept 16 18.) Dont miss out - this is a great weekend for magicians of all levels! Go to <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="ht...
- August 27th, 2011, 1:58 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: "Make Believe"
- Replies: 2
- Views: 827
"Make Believe"
The new Documentary "Make Believe" opened in Portland, OR yesterday. "...in this heart-filled, inevitably touching movie about elite teen magicians journeying from around the world to Las Vegas for the World Magic Seminar competition." Here's the website: <!-- m --><a class="post...
- August 22nd, 2011, 2:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Thanks to Mr Gunn
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7177
Re: Thanks to Mr Gunn
I have about 5 sets left of the "2-D" bunnies. To my very limited knowledge, they've always been white.
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- August 21st, 2011, 5:16 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Thanks to Mr Gunn
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7177
Re: Thanks to Mr Gunn
I've used Mike Rogers Bunnies forever. Without comment, many times I would add a red bunny or two. Great reactions!
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- August 5th, 2011, 3:13 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Magic Shop in Philadelphia
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3038
Re: Magic Shop in Philadelphia
Richard A friend of mine opened his new shop in Ann Arbor Michigan about a month ago. Ann Arbor Magic Shop 255 E. Liberty Suite 231 Ann Arbor (Beneath Afternoon Delight Restaurant) 734 222 9000 He called last night on his way to Colon for the Abbott's get together. Extremely well stocked. Lot's of t...
- August 1st, 2011, 11:38 am
- Forum: Convention Reports
- Topic: The Portland Magic Jam
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1146
The Portland Magic Jam
Just got this from my good friend Greg Moreland: PRESS RELEASE: The date for this years PORTLAND MAGIC JAM is Sept 16-18. (In beautiful Portland, Oregon.) We've pulled off a miracle and line up Gregory Wilson, Danial Garcia, and Jon Armstrong! Hailed by all as Supreme Masters! There will be 5 lectur...
- July 25th, 2011, 2:41 pm
- Forum: Link Watch
- Topic: A delightful waste of time...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1311
A delightful waste of time...
This is fun... (Oh, I know I should get a life...)
Put your mouse on the Picture and move it around. Moving it very slowly is the most beautiful.
http://inoyan.narod.ru/kaleidoskop.swf
GO
Put your mouse on the Picture and move it around. Moving it very slowly is the most beautiful.
http://inoyan.narod.ru/kaleidoskop.swf
GO
- July 16th, 2011, 2:23 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: A Diabolical Apparatus, But No Good Routine in 50 Years
- Replies: 62
- Views: 8861
Re: A Diabolical Apparatus, But No Good Routine in 50 Years
Well, Pete, don't be modest! Your cocktail shaker routine with the Joe Porper "Cup" is outstanding. The ending takes
the concept to a new level. When you did it on our dining room table it was just wonderful.
Thanks
GO
...now if I could just afford one....
the concept to a new level. When you did it on our dining room table it was just wonderful.
Thanks
GO
...now if I could just afford one....
- July 15th, 2011, 1:43 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Crap, Crap, and More Crap: eBooks
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6417
Re: Crap, Crap, and More Crap: eBooks
All of this talk about "crap" reminds me of a sign in the Sewer Treatment Plant at San Franciso Airport:
"It may be Crap to you,
but to us,it's
Our Bread and Butter!"
GO
"It may be Crap to you,
but to us,it's
Our Bread and Butter!"
GO
- July 15th, 2011, 1:21 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
- Replies: 164
- Views: 93021
Re: Best Okito Box and Routine...Your opinion?
I carry my dollar sized box in a 2 1/2 inch Tam 'O Shanter purse I found at a Garage Sale, and introduce it as a "Scotchman's safe...
Works for me.
I carry another in a leather collapsable cup holder..
GO
Works for me.
I carry another in a leather collapsable cup holder..
GO
- June 18th, 2011, 1:48 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Do you have a Porper Clip?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4386
Re: Do you have a Porper Clip?
If you go to the Web-site above you'll find "the best reprint" Jerry's Nugget cards. It also looks like thay have other "knock offs" available.
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- June 17th, 2011, 11:04 am
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Troublewits & Photographs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2130
Re: Troublewits & Photographs
Andrew have you seen this one in Steve Balls listing in Collector's Market place below?
#53
TROUBLEWIT ROUTINES [Stapled Pamphlet]
DE COURCY, KEN AND BILL WEST
The Supreme Magic Company, nd
Very Good
$ 3.00
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#53
TROUBLEWIT ROUTINES [Stapled Pamphlet]
DE COURCY, KEN AND BILL WEST
The Supreme Magic Company, nd
Very Good
$ 3.00
GO
Eye Magic
Here is something I really enjoyed: Many of us may remember the time during our childhood when we could look through a cardboard tube on a bright day and twist the sleeve on the tube to see the beautiful patterns emerge. K a l e i d o s c o p e Put your mouse on the Picture and move it around. Movin...