Vernon's Varient page 225 Ultimate Card Secrets.
First published in Genii sometime in the 60's.
There is a good variation in Apocalype that takes the heat off the spectator.
Van
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- January 27th, 2006, 10:09 am
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Favorite Trick that uses the Elmsley Count
- Replies: 80
- Views: 22171
- December 27th, 2005, 6:15 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Johnny Brown/Texas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2307
Re: Johnny Brown/Texas
Johnny's two books are
"Isn't That Good!" (1974) and "Go Ahead I'll Wait" 91975)
Both were written by Father Al Bandy
He also published a pamphlet on The Comedy Cut and Restored Necktie
There is some video of Johnny lecturing and performing, but nothing commercial.
Van
"Isn't That Good!" (1974) and "Go Ahead I'll Wait" 91975)
Both were written by Father Al Bandy
He also published a pamphlet on The Comedy Cut and Restored Necktie
There is some video of Johnny lecturing and performing, but nothing commercial.
Van
- December 25th, 2005, 6:42 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Johnny Brown/Texas
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2307
Re: Johnny Brown/Texas
A great friend and all round nice guy. I first meet Johnny in 1963 as a youngster at his first TAOM. Over the years we became good friends. When he lived here in Irving we probably met at least once a week. I told Johnny once that I figured out the secret to his magic. He had such a good time perfor...
- December 4th, 2005, 2:37 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: best effects using faro
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5173
Re: best effects using faro
Harry Lorayne One Man Parade, Linking Ring, March 1964
Aces Only - With Kings : "My Favorite Card Tricks"
Favorite Aces and Kings : "Deck-Sterity"
Van
Aces Only - With Kings : "My Favorite Card Tricks"
Favorite Aces and Kings : "Deck-Sterity"
Van
- October 29th, 2005, 1:47 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Indian Cups and Balls
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1860
Re: Indian Cups and Balls
Magicanna #48 & 49 in the November and December Genii for 1968. C.M.'s routine and instructions on their construction.
Van
Van
- October 3rd, 2005, 4:28 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dental Dam Coin Penetration
- Replies: 47
- Views: 10524
Re: Dental Dam Coin Penetration
In Johnny Brown's first book "Isn't That Good?!" on page 21 is a version with 3 coins that penetrate in the order named by the spectator.
Van
Van
- August 26th, 2005, 1:07 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Ten-Card Poker
- Replies: 76
- Views: 21872
Re: Ten-Card Poker
Check out Larry Becker's "Ten Card Poker Stand Up Presentation" from Apocalypse V11#11P1566,Nov88
Van
Van
- August 26th, 2005, 12:27 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Replies: 1
- Views: 947
Re: Dallas/Ft.Worth
We are still here and going strong.
Non-denominational - Just a love of magic required.
Van
Non-denominational - Just a love of magic required.
Van
- July 15th, 2005, 2:03 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: August Genii arrived.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3578
- June 10th, 2005, 6:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Friend wants to learn impromptu - advice?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1352
- May 22nd, 2005, 4:50 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Classic Collection
- Replies: 30
- Views: 14971
Re: Classic Collection
ust a quick list of the items missing from the original books: "Close Up Card Magic" No Looking Calculated Risk Mathematical Affinity Magnetic Reversals Fan Prediction #1 & #2 Black Out The Spectator Estimates Card Sandwich Plunge Thru 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 Absolutely Free Force Variation Ch...
- April 6th, 2005, 7:57 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Little Moonies
- Replies: 0
- Views: 350
The Little Moonies
As I was reading Fulves' book on Bob Hummer I was reminded of the "Little Moonies" trick I bought at Dallas Magicland many years ago.
I am looking for a picture of the face of one of the cards and does anyone still sell this trick?
Thanks in advance,
Van
I am looking for a picture of the face of one of the cards and does anyone still sell this trick?
Thanks in advance,
Van
- March 28th, 2005, 7:37 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dallas Super Session
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
- March 26th, 2005, 6:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dallas Super Session
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
Re: Dallas Super Session
Hi, Pete.
Didn't have any contact info for you. Drop me a email and I'll let you now about next year.
Jeremy, I suppose that the magazines that report on all the different conventions are just to rub in the fact we weren't there too. Talk to DeCamps, maybe he'll invite you.
Van
Didn't have any contact info for you. Drop me a email and I'll let you now about next year.
Jeremy, I suppose that the magazines that report on all the different conventions are just to rub in the fact we weren't there too. Talk to DeCamps, maybe he'll invite you.
Van
- March 25th, 2005, 1:12 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dallas Super Session
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1912
Dallas Super Session
This years Dallas Super Session, a meeting of about 35 magicians from Texas mostly, with a few visitors from Connectecutt,New York and Louisanna, was held on March 12th and 13th at the Wyndam Hotel, with informal sessions on friday night. The only rule was that everyone perform at least once. Everyo...
- March 20th, 2005, 8:59 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: The Buoyant Ball
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1163
The Buoyant Ball
Last weekend at the Dallas Super Session I got to see Roger Klause perform an excellent trick. A steel ball bearing was passed around and the dropped into a glass of water where it promptly sank to the bottom of the glass. He then fished it out, dried it off and carefully placed it on the surface of...
- February 26th, 2005, 5:15 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: eight card brainwave
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2743
Re: eight card brainwave
The faces of eight cards are shown to a spectator who names one. It is shown to have a different back from the other seven.
Van
Van
- February 21st, 2005, 8:16 am
- Forum: Alternative Media
- Topic: Just Bitching
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2894
Re: Just Bitching
It might be nice if the publishers of ebooks would factor out the printing and distribution costs when they price them. They could also follow Mike Close's example and embed videos of the moves and effects. Closely Guarded Secrets is the best use of the ebook format so far and well worth the money. ...
- December 31st, 2004, 5:46 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Scarne's references
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1057
Re: Scarne's references
Charles (Chuck) Windley was a goof friend of Scarne and told some great stories when he did a lecture here several years ago. The last address I have for him is: Charles Windley 752 Grandby Street Norfolk, Va. 23505 This was for subscribing to his magazine Backstage. If any of you guys know anything...
- November 29th, 2004, 5:05 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Line-Lo Card Cutter
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4104
Re: Line-Lo Card Cutter
I should have stated in my first post that I have absolutely no financial interest in the Line-Lo Card Cutter.
Van
Van
- November 28th, 2004, 7:08 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Line-Lo Card Cutter
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4104
Re: Line-Lo Card Cutter
Brad, The cuts are set at 1/32 of an inch taper. While I would love to have an adjustable cutter, this one works fine for what it intended for, in my case, a hobbiest who wants to experiment. Anyway, I like mine and have enjoyed playing with it.
Van
Van
- November 27th, 2004, 10:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Line-Lo Card Cutter
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4104
Line-Lo Card Cutter
I got one of these about 2 weeks ago. It does everything it says and the cost is reasonable.
Van
Line-Lo Card Cutter
Van
Line-Lo Card Cutter
- November 17th, 2004, 6:03 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: New Limited Card Magic Manuscript
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2715
Re: New Limited Card Magic Manuscript
The money isn't the important thing. The important thing is that everyone thinks they should get paid without going to the effort of establishing a reputation. Even Ed Marlo never asked for the big bucks for limited edition manuscripts until he had established himself by publishing in the magazines....
- November 16th, 2004, 9:35 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: New Limited Card Magic Manuscript
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2715
Re: New Limited Card Magic Manuscript
Mr. Matney do you have any effects published in any of the magic magazines(like maybe Genii) so that I can get an idea if I like the type of effects you write. No offense intended but I don't know anything about you or the type of magic you do, so why should I spend any money to purchase your book? ...
- October 3rd, 2004, 6:31 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: John Scarne footage
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2300
Re: John Scarne footage
Charles "Chuck" Windley was a friend of Scarne and had many stories about him. A lot of them were in a magazine called "Backstage" that was published in the 80's. I think Chuck is still alive and lives near Norfolk Va.
- September 22nd, 2004, 9:34 pm
- Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
- Topic: Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Replies: 1
- Views: 947
Dallas/Ft.Worth
Monday nights 7:30 til closing
Bennigan's in Arlington Tx. next to Six Flags Over Texas on the highway 360 service road.
Drop me a line if you will be in the area.
Van
Bennigan's in Arlington Tx. next to Six Flags Over Texas on the highway 360 service road.
Drop me a line if you will be in the area.
Van
- August 22nd, 2004, 3:23 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Classics of Matchstick Men
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1971
Re: Classics of Matchstick Men
Steve Minch's Creations of a Magical Madmam contains a great routine called "The Match Monster"
Van
Van
- August 15th, 2004, 5:49 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: J. Stewart Smith book wanted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1213
J. Stewart Smith book wanted
I am looking for a copy of
The Collected Works of J. Stewart Smith
Van
The Collected Works of J. Stewart Smith
Van
- June 2nd, 2004, 8:06 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Bob White Seminar June 19, 2004 Stamford, CT
- Replies: 4
- Views: 773
Re: Bob White Seminar June 19, 2004 Stamford, CT
I've known Bob more years than either of us want to count. Bob has taken Vernon's advice to be natural as a guiding principle of his magic and spent 30 years working on it. I've been to both Dallas lectures and would come to this one if I could. Don't miss out on this.
Van
Van
- September 19th, 2003, 8:10 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Greatest Opening Lines in Magic
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3620
Re: Greatest Opening Lines in Magic
Dr. Faust(David Hoy)
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am Dr. Faust ... A Mentalist (pause) and a fake!"
Van McGee
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen, I am Dr. Faust ... A Mentalist (pause) and a fake!"
Van McGee
Re: 52 Lovers
I heard that Jose Carrol was no longer in magic.
Lovely book though.
Does anyone know anything about him?
Van
Lovely book though.
Does anyone know anything about him?
Van
- May 13th, 2003, 8:21 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Playing Cards
- Replies: 46
- Views: 9228
Re: Playing Cards
Just bought a deck of STUD cards and discovered that thay have replaced one of the four jokers with an advertising card. Still getting 3 jokers is pretty good.
Van
Van
- April 20th, 2003, 7:27 pm
- Forum: Close-Up Magic
- Topic: Dice Stacking
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1925
Re: Dice Stacking
Rick Johnsson had a clever dice stacking routine in one of his Linking ring columns using a Brut deoderant container.
Van
Van
- January 19th, 2003, 9:21 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: WMS Las Vegas 2003
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3255
- January 1st, 2003, 7:51 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: YOUR HELP NEEDED ON THE GENII INDEX!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2483
Re: YOUR HELP NEEDED ON THE GENII INDEX!
Once you enter an issue in the database, how long does it take to become available??
- December 26th, 2002, 9:07 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: YOUR HELP NEEDED ON THE GENII INDEX!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2483
Re: YOUR HELP NEEDED ON THE GENII INDEX!
What format do I use to submit an issue and how detailed info do you want?
- December 25th, 2002, 6:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: January Genii, Celebrating The Magic Castle, went in the Mail December 12
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5935
Re: January Genii, Celebrating The Magic Castle, went in the Mail December 12
Arrived in Irving, Texas Dec.23
- October 19th, 2002, 10:09 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: NOVEMBER GENII WILL BE LATE
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2608
Re: Pabular
The missing items are less than 1% of the effects in thse run of the magazine. If Sadowitz wants the material in print he could send it to another magazine(Hint) to be updated and printed. The rest of the material is so good that no one will miss the deleted items. By the way Richard, I would buy th...
- August 19th, 2002, 5:26 am
- Forum: Book of The Month Club
- Topic: Book of the Month: Classic Secrets of Magic
- Replies: 88
- Views: 142799
Re: Book of the Month: Classic Secrets of Magic
Mine was an even better bargin. The Collier paperback edition published in 1962 sold for $0.95. It and The Amateur Magician's Handbook were my magical foundations.
Van
Van