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by Ted Leon
December 27th, 2008, 5:31 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Milo & Roger Books Combo Special
Replies: 6
Views: 2852

Re: Milo & Roger Books Combo Special

Dustin,
Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderful and insightful follow up on the brilliant Milo & Roger!
Your book is a must have for those who want "The rest of the story"!
Ted L
by Ted Leon
March 7th, 2008, 8:43 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: The Magic Of Francis Carlyle
Replies: 0
Views: 459

The Magic Of Francis Carlyle

Signed copy in excellent condition on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/The-Magic-Of-Franci ... dZViewItem
Enjoy,
Ted L
by Ted Leon
January 17th, 2006, 6:29 pm
Forum: Book of The Month Club
Topic: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon
Replies: 51
Views: 69612

Re: BoM: Milo & Roger by Arthur Brandon

Milo and Roger....
Easily among the very best biographies (not just magical biographies!) I've ever had the pleasure of reading. What a book!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
January 15th, 2006, 7:30 pm
Forum: Close-Up Magic
Topic: The Card Magic of Nick Trost
Replies: 3
Views: 723

Re: The Card Magic of Nick Trost

I saw one copy at Denny and Lee's Las Vegas.
Hope that helps.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
December 24th, 2005, 9:33 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Gerry McCambridge show in Las Vegas
Replies: 4
Views: 1164

Re: Gerry McCambridge show in Las Vegas

I've seen it with my many of my friends...
Gerry in Las Vegas, a MUST see!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
December 24th, 2005, 9:26 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Worlds Beyond question
Replies: 12
Views: 1681

Re: Worlds Beyond question

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by Ted Leon
December 24th, 2005, 9:24 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Worlds Beyond question
Replies: 12
Views: 1681

Re: Worlds Beyond question

What ever you pay for it....it's worth it!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
December 8th, 2005, 11:51 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Andrus Card Control for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 513

Andrus Card Control for sale

Both volumes in excellent condition.

Read more here:

http://www.magictalk.com/cgi-bin/reviews.cgi?read=429

Usually sells for 40-45 dollars.

30 dollars plus shipping. PayPal.
by Ted Leon
December 8th, 2005, 5:38 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Evasons in New York City
Replies: 4
Views: 1459

Re: The Evasons in New York City

The people who go see the Evasons will be in for quite a thrill.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
December 2nd, 2005, 10:49 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Nigerian Scam Targets Magicians
Replies: 7
Views: 1609

Re: Nigerian Scam Targets Magicians

It took me an hour and a half to get through it, but that "Red Breast" thing was FUNNY :)
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
December 2nd, 2005, 12:00 pm
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: FS: Alain Bellon's Obsidian Oblique- Billet Mentalism
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: FS: Alain Bellon's Obsidian Oblique- Billet Mentalism

It truely is a beautifully crafted book. I'm sorry to see you selling it. Looks like you'll get a nice price, however.
Best,
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
November 7th, 2005, 10:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ormond McGill Gone
Replies: 16
Views: 6412

Re: Ormond McGill Gone

Thanks to Chuck Mignosa, I spent spent a wonderful evening and dinner with Ormond.

I would have enjoyed knowing him better and learning more from him.
Thanks Chuck....Thanks Ormond!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
June 7th, 2005, 6:18 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Amazin Kreskin, a review.
Replies: 21
Views: 2838

Re: The Amazin Kreskin, a review.

Brian,
You are in for quite a thrill to witness a Jon Stetson performance. Magical, mystical, and extreamly entertaining.
I'd love to be there!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
May 14th, 2005, 8:30 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: New Harbin book
Replies: 4
Views: 869

Re: New Harbin book

Is this a reprint of the classic, "The Magic Of Rober Harbin"?
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
May 12th, 2005, 7:40 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Wanted Old Ventriloquist Figures
Replies: 1
Views: 625

Re: Wanted Old Ventriloquist Figures

Dan,
Contact Earl Chaney at Planet Mirth in Las Vegas. He has a couple of olc, classic dummies in great shape.
Ted
by Ted Leon
May 8th, 2005, 9:39 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: Riser Improved Suspension for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 402

Riser Improved Suspension for sale

To quote from Bruce Armstrong's,"Encyclopedia of Suspensions and Levitations"... "This is really the same as the Super X verson. There is a big improvement, however. In this version, the apparatus can be set up and removed right in front of the audience." (pg 34) This unit is bui...
by Ted Leon
March 23rd, 2005, 5:37 pm
Forum: Kaufman & Company
Topic: I Find This Amazing...
Replies: 4
Views: 2361

Re: I Find This Amazing...

Mike,
Now that's a GREAT idea.....
Put me down for a copy:-)
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
January 15th, 2005, 5:56 am
Forum: Magician's Local Hangouts
Topic: Hale Koa-Honolulu
Replies: 4
Views: 1104

Re: Hale Koa-Honolulu

The wonderful Curtis Kam used to have the main show at the hotel but is no longer there. He does perform at "Dave and Busters" (or something like that) doing walk around. I'm sure you'll find him somewhere amazing people. He's worth tracking down. There is (was?) a large production show at...
by Ted Leon
October 7th, 2004, 9:29 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Short Radio Magic
Replies: 2
Views: 1221

Re: Short Radio Magic

How'd it go?
What did you do?
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
June 21st, 2004, 8:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: Magic Venues in Chicago
Replies: 3
Views: 1323

Re: Magic Venues in Chicago

Check out "Chris Carter Keeps Messing With Your Mind".
You can find out the specifics in the entertainment magazines located at all hotels.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
June 10th, 2004, 10:06 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Best Singer Impressionists
Replies: 8
Views: 1070

Re: Best Singer Impressionists

Bernie Yuman just signed a terific impressionist/comedian that has locked in a contract at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.

Check out Gordie Brown next time your in town.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
June 9th, 2004, 11:35 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Paramiracles?
Replies: 9
Views: 1751

Re: Paramiracles?

In every one of our "high dollar" gigs, we use something from Paramiracle every time.

I won't tell you which effect....

Get the book, there's alot in there and alot between the lines.

Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
May 17th, 2004, 11:30 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: The Mentalist
Replies: 24
Views: 3875

Re: The Mentalist

For the sake of discussion, and my education.... Rennie, Spinatto, Mark, What would you consider "not boring" television mentalism? I offer this question in a non-confrontational way. I am the lesser half of the mentalism team, "Liz and Leondo" and greatly look forward to your in...
by Ted Leon
May 13th, 2004, 7:14 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Deceptive Stairs
Replies: 11
Views: 1995

Re: Deceptive Stairs

The most deceptive stairs I've seen seen were make by Paul and Ken (RIP) at "Creative Illusions" in Las Vegas....if their still in buisness?
For what it's worth,
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
April 3rd, 2004, 4:20 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Stage mentalism...
Replies: 13
Views: 2589

Re: Stage mentalism...

Scott, You would do well to read the David Berglas book. It's full of big stage mentalism. You might also consider Bigbee's "Stage Mentalism". Liz and I filled the stage many times with a version Mark Strivings "Warm and Fuzzies" using different colored balloons and a "compa...
by Ted Leon
April 3rd, 2004, 9:54 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: ladies name?
Replies: 4
Views: 870

Re: ladies name?

Dale,
Channing was at last wednesday's Darwin Magic Club meeting. I wish I had known of your question prior to the meeting.
Next time I run into him, I'll ask him.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
March 29th, 2004, 8:48 am
Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
Topic: Query for the Forum
Replies: 10
Views: 1302

Re: Query for the Forum

John, Your comments on the wonderful John Calvert reminded me of the opportunity I had to visit with him. I was enthralled by his encounters and recollections of his times spent with reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes. Apparently they shared some unbelievable times. Mostly involving airplanes and w...
by Ted Leon
March 18th, 2004, 8:31 am
Forum: General
Topic: Slow, Slow, Slow
Replies: 4
Views: 1018

Slow, Slow, Slow

Is it just me or is the Genii board becoming slower and slower to respond. I'm on a cable connection and I'm still doing alot of toe tapping!
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
March 9th, 2004, 9:26 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Tarbell Egg Bag
Replies: 6
Views: 1113

Re: Tarbell Egg Bag

As indicated, they are different.
The best ones are made by http://www.fabricmanipulation.com/Merch ... re_Code=FM

Give her a call.
Ted (leondo)
by Ted Leon
February 21st, 2004, 8:19 am
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Roy's Walking !
Replies: 14
Views: 1412

Re: Roy's Walking !

Siegfried is standing VERY tall through this situation.
The rude insinuations above are NOT true.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
February 21st, 2004, 8:12 am
Forum: Collector's Marketplace
Topic: THE GREAT RAYMOND -- Collector's Edition
Replies: 1
Views: 666

Re: THE GREAT RAYMOND -- Collector's Edition

It's a wonderful biography and well worth the read. Great photos.
Highly recommended.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
January 28th, 2004, 12:54 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
Replies: 12
Views: 5836

Re: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli

Greg,
As I said, it's a small point.

You are more than welcome to use any of my quotes regarding UPSILON in any way you see fit.

Fraternally,
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
January 28th, 2004, 10:20 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli
Replies: 12
Views: 5836

Re: UPSILON book by Paolo Cavalli

I was not asked to have a copy of my review of UPSILON reproduced here on the Genii board, however, if Greg would have asked I would have cheerfully given it to him to post. To be complete I must say that the opening remark was omitted and it read: "Paolo was kind enough to send me his E-book, ...
by Ted Leon
January 20th, 2004, 7:31 am
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: Stage Prediction Effect
Replies: 1
Views: 694

Re: Stage Prediction Effect

Oz,
Check out Ron Wilson's, "The Uncanny Scot" which has a very nice version of Alan Shaxon's trick,
"Confabulation".
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
November 29th, 2003, 7:28 pm
Forum: Mentalism & Mental Magic
Topic: The Mobile opener
Replies: 9
Views: 1784

Re: The Mobile opener

Originally posted by Psychic: Oh well, if Jeff Evason thinks it is good it must be bloody marvellous. After all, he IS a member of the PEA. ....And half of the greatest second sight act of all time. Wonderful performers and GREAT people. If Jeff said it...you can take it to the bank! Ted (Liz and L...
by Ted Leon
November 22nd, 2003, 2:16 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Platform Cards Across
Replies: 63
Views: 7439

Re: Platform Cards Across

Although the Devant method is spectacular (I've been doing it since high school) it cannot be done with jumbo cards as per the original query by Rich 152.
BTW, Why is it such a secret that it also appears in other books?
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
November 15th, 2003, 8:03 pm
Forum: Buzz
Topic: Bernie Yuman on Larry King Live - Fri 14
Replies: 9
Views: 1165

Re: Bernie Yuman on Larry King Live - Fri 14

Wow, you guys are tough. Do any of you REALLY know him?
I do.
You'd all be fortunate to have him handle ANY of your affairs, public or private.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
November 15th, 2003, 1:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: I'm giving away magic
Replies: 14
Views: 2047

Re: I'm giving away magic

MJC,
Now THAT's a great site.
Ted (Leondo)
by Ted Leon
November 10th, 2003, 10:28 am
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Platform Cards Across
Replies: 63
Views: 7439

Re: Platform Cards Across

In realizing I overlooked Al Baker's work on this subject, I was forced to look up the above mentioned work at the beginning of Magical Ways and Means. In the process of searching for other ideas, I came across a very clever, no moves or palming method also found in "The Secrets Of Al Baker&quo...
by Ted Leon
November 7th, 2003, 3:11 pm
Forum: Platform & Stage Magic
Topic: Platform Cards Across
Replies: 63
Views: 7439

Re: Platform Cards Across

You might consider "The Triangle" from Maskelyne and Devant's "Our Magic". An updated variation is Steinmeyer's "Two-Sided Triangle" from his "Device and Illusion".
Adapting them to jumbo cards could probably be done.
Good luck!
Ted (Leondo)

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