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- August 21st, 2022, 3:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Chuck Smith Has Died
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1442
Re: Chuck Smith Has Died
So sad to hear of the passing of my friend Chuck Smith. He had a full life. Chuck was an "underground" guy, very influential in magic, but not well known outside of his home state of Texas. He never did magic professionally, but performed casually his whole life. He had great skill, and wa...
- March 27th, 2021, 11:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Here's Johnny (Carney) on the December Issue of Genii
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6264
Re: Here's Johnny (Carney) on the December Issue of Genii
Hi Folks.....just now seeing this post. I sent emails with updates to those that pre-ordered, but maybe the rest of you want to know. There were many frustrating delays with the printing. Then once they left the printer in Michigan, they were in transit to California, when they somehow managed to lo...
- February 9th, 2020, 2:22 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Carney Book of Secrets Special Edition
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1468
Carney Book of Secrets Special Edition
]Hi Folks,
I have a presentation copy of my Book of Secrets..... Special edition, A-Z, faux leather cover, signed... this is copy "K".
Slight damage where the spine meets the cover, in upper left corner, as shown in photos
On eBay, here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133329125387
thanks,
John
I have a presentation copy of my Book of Secrets..... Special edition, A-Z, faux leather cover, signed... this is copy "K".
Slight damage where the spine meets the cover, in upper left corner, as shown in photos
On eBay, here:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133329125387
thanks,
John
- January 20th, 2020, 1:53 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Carney Book of Secrets Auction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1869
Re: Carney Book of Secrets Auction
The book has been sold.
But I will put up two more copies soon, one a regular edition, and another deluxe edition..... I'll announce it here on the forum.
And yes, I will ship anywhere, but the buyer will pay for postage if it is not in the US.
thank you
John
But I will put up two more copies soon, one a regular edition, and another deluxe edition..... I'll announce it here on the forum.
And yes, I will ship anywhere, but the buyer will pay for postage if it is not in the US.
thank you
John
- January 14th, 2020, 4:51 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Carney Book of Secrets Auction
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1869
Carney Book of Secrets Auction
Hi All, I have a copy of my Book of Secrets, third printing..... which has long been out of print. Two more days to bid on the auction on eBay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133299389310?ul_noapp=true I also have a deluxe presentation copy, lettered and signed, which I will put up next week. thank you, J...
- October 17th, 2017, 1:03 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: CarneyMagic in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1147
CarneyMagic in Burbank, CA
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/22496440_1492906277473660_3452219897083256468_o.jpg?oh=b6e37b2eea1711bc68b12fcf2ed1041c&oe=5A790A67 Carney Magic returns to GTC Burbank! Hilarious magic • Amazing comedy! 6 Shows Only! Oct 21 to Nov 5 Saturdays @ 7:30 pm Sundays @ 3pm Tickets: $20...
- September 10th, 2017, 4:11 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Books - Okito, Berg, Fu Manchu, Card Magic …more.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 974
Books - Okito, Berg, Fu Manchu, Card Magic …more.
Hi. All hardbacks in good shape… paperbacks sold as is. Buyer pays postage… OK? thanks, John info@carneymagic.com https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/21427381_1463951187035836_2209606156723840034_o.jpg?oh=73f4b626c895a082dd26ee787038c885&oe=5A54284E . Illusion Builder to Fu Manchu $60...
- December 12th, 2016, 6:18 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Collectable Books & Props
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3421
Collectable Books & Props
Books Collectable - Rare The Book of Secrets Carney Deluxe limited Alphabet lettered edition, “J”. $150 Illusion Builder to Fu Manchu $60 The Ultimate Okito $375 The Ultimate Okito Addendum $200 The Berg Book $75 Avadon, Lewis Charles Jordon Paperbacks Ten New Sleight of Hand Tricks Ten New Impromp...
- June 29th, 2016, 1:55 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: John Carney's VANISHING COINS
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1571
John Carney's VANISHING COINS
John Carney's VANISHING COINS WATCH THE YOUTUBE TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxPK9drMRQo http://carneymagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Coins-coveronly-e1467167251600.jpg John Carney takes you beyond the French Drop, with a demonstration of some of the most off-beat and baffling method...
- April 11th, 2015, 1:42 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Father Cyprian - RIP
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5212
- April 1st, 2015, 5:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1757
Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
John Carney's Theater show - Weekends in April GTC Burbank Theater April 4 - 26 Saturdays • 8pm Sundays • 3pm Matinee Reserve your seats here: Brown Paper Tickets http://carney.brownpapertickets.com GTC Burbank (Grove Theater Center) 1111-B West Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506 1/2 mile West of 5 Fwy ...
- March 10th, 2015, 11:31 pm
- Forum: Magic History and Anecdotes
- Topic: Claude Crowe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6543
Re: Claude Crowe
Such a wonderful guy…….. knowledgable and a real gentleman. I always enjoyed our talks.
And he knew Faucett Ross pretty well, so we had that connection.
So sorry to hear this…… you were well loved Claude!
And he knew Faucett Ross pretty well, so we had that connection.
So sorry to hear this…… you were well loved Claude!
- February 16th, 2015, 11:07 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: What is Classic Correspondence
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7093
Re: What is Classic Correspondence
For those not in the know … this is not "dry as dust" magic history.
Classic Correspondence is an informative, insightful, and fun read!
Classic Correspondence is an informative, insightful, and fun read!
- January 22nd, 2015, 12:20 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Re: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
Down to our last 12 tickets.
buy on Brown Paper tickets link above to guarantee a seat.
Walk ups are a gamble!
jc
buy on Brown Paper tickets link above to guarantee a seat.
Walk ups are a gamble!
jc
- January 20th, 2015, 1:14 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Re: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
Last Show, this Sunday, Jan 25.
Hope to see some LA area folks there. Please tell your friends!
john
Hope to see some LA area folks there. Please tell your friends!
john
- January 13th, 2015, 11:39 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Re: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
Only Two More Shows!
Hope to see LA area folks there
Sunday, Jan 18, 3pm
thanks,
john
Hope to see LA area folks there
Sunday, Jan 18, 3pm
thanks,
john
- January 6th, 2015, 9:48 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Re: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
Only 3 more shows! ...Sundays at 3pm
Hope to see Southern Californians, and wealthy jet setters in Burbank in January!
Appreciate your spreading the word to magicians and friends in the area.
thanks,
john
Hope to see Southern Californians, and wealthy jet setters in Burbank in January!
Appreciate your spreading the word to magicians and friends in the area.
thanks,
john
- December 30th, 2014, 9:10 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Re: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
Bob, I LOVE Pat Lyons stuff!….. smart, creative and funny.
But this is by the wonderful Ed Fotheringham, with Typography by my pal Coco Shinomiya … I feel very lucky to have a cool poster by these folks!
But this is by the wonderful Ed Fotheringham, with Typography by my pal Coco Shinomiya … I feel very lucky to have a cool poster by these folks!
- December 29th, 2014, 5:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6167
Carney Theater Show in Burbank, CA
http://carneymagic.com/wordpress_carney/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/generic.web_1501.jpg Carney Magic Comedy & Magic Theater Four Shows Only! Sundays @ 3pm January 4 - 25 Magic Castle's Most Awarded Performer As Seen on David Letterman's Late Show Pin-balling between jaunty comedic riffs and min...
- November 4th, 2014, 10:50 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: DelGaudio Sez
- Replies: 166
- Views: 32264
Re: DelGaudio Sez
Well said, Derek. It makes me want to puke when some people talk about "our art". Just participating in a community, buying books, props, and secrets means nothing. You have to earn that title, and even then, it varies from person to person, and project to project. The only criteria to me,...
- September 19th, 2014, 4:54 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Tommy Wonder's Vanishing Bird Cage
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2975
Re: Tommy Wonder's Vanishing Bird Cage
Even after having read Tommy's explanation, it still doesn't seem possible! Looks so great. I forget where I read this, but I think it was John Mulholland that might have been first to have the disconnected cage in a box on the table, and hooking it up to the pull during the course of the routine. T...
- August 14th, 2014, 5:59 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney in Austin Sept 18
- Replies: 0
- Views: 763
Carney in Austin Sept 18
Hi
I’ll be doing a lecture in Austin on Sept 18
6:00 pm
Dinner with John and the boys
7:15 pm
Lecture
IHOP
Meeting Space
1101 S Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX 78746
Material from my CARNEY2013 Video Series and some older stuff.
Hope to see some folks there.
Thanks,
John
I’ll be doing a lecture in Austin on Sept 18
6:00 pm
Dinner with John and the boys
7:15 pm
Lecture
IHOP
Meeting Space
1101 S Mo Pac Expy
Austin, TX 78746
Material from my CARNEY2013 Video Series and some older stuff.
Hope to see some folks there.
Thanks,
John
- August 6th, 2014, 5:17 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1525
Re: Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
Just a couple weeks till my San Francisco Lecture/Workshop Workshop participants should come prepared by downloading the Workshop Primer http://carneymagic.com/seminars/Workshop-Info.pdf For Details and to pre register for the workshop to guarantee your seat, go to http://carneymagic.com/instruction...
- August 6th, 2014, 5:12 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney in Sacramento Aug 21
- Replies: 0
- Views: 676
Carney in Sacramento Aug 21
I've just added a Lecture in Sacramento on Aug 21 …. in addition to the lecture and Workshop in San Francisco Aug 24. Sacramento Lecture August 21, 7 pm Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th St. Sacramento, CA 95818 Enter off of 4th St. - Room #12 Material from CARNEY 2013 Video series and some classics $30 in ...
- July 24th, 2014, 5:05 pm
- Forum: Light From the Lamp
- Topic: Carney 2013 Returns!!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 12212
Re: Carney 2013 Returns!!!
CARNEY 2013 and Revizzit are not for everyone. It is valuable information that you OWN, it's just not an object or “precious” that you possess. If someone doesn’t think my work and teaching are worth a couple extra clicks, they are not my target audience. My target audience: People that are looking ...
- June 27th, 2014, 2:44 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1525
Re: Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
You can pre-register for the lecture or workshop now
http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_ ... edule.html
All participants should download the Workshop Primer, so they are prepared, and get the most out of the workshop.
http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_ ... edule.html
All participants should download the Workshop Primer, so they are prepared, and get the most out of the workshop.
- June 15th, 2014, 1:21 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1525
Carney Lecture/Workshop in San Francisco-Aug 24
San Francisco Lecture/Workshop August 24 Ft. Mason Center Lecture 1-3 Material from John's CARNEY 2013 series, and some classic items from his books. In this workshop, we will work on whatever you want to work on: Specific techniques, new routines you are working o Workshop 4-7 Get help with your ma...
- May 16th, 2014, 4:10 pm
- Forum: Feature Articles
- Topic: The Professor
- Replies: 256
- Views: 161059
Re: The Professor
I spent a lot of time with Vernon, but with the DPS and the Bottom Palm in particular, he would never tell me the "secret," that little illusive something that made it look better in his hands. He would send me back to Erdnase to re-read and experiment. In this way he was teaching me how t...
- March 21st, 2014, 2:06 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lectures: Vancouver - Seattle - Portland
- Replies: 2
- Views: 823
Re: Carney Lectures: Vancouver - Seattle - Portland
Vancouver next week, Seattle and Portland next.
VANCOUVER March 25
SEATTLE March 31
PORTLAND April 1 (no kidding)
If you live up that way, would appreciate helping get the word out.
Details here:
http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_ ... edule.html
VANCOUVER March 25
SEATTLE March 31
PORTLAND April 1 (no kidding)
If you live up that way, would appreciate helping get the word out.
Details here:
http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_ ... edule.html
- March 6th, 2014, 3:47 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lectures: Vancouver - Seattle - Portland
- Replies: 2
- Views: 823
Carney Lectures: Vancouver - Seattle - Portland
Carney Lectures: Vancouver, BC - March 25 Seattle, WA - March 31 Portland, OR - April 1 Seminar info: http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_seminars_info.html Vancouver, BC Tues, March 25, 2014 7:00pm $25 CAD at the door Douglas College New Westminster Campus 700 Royal Avenue, New Westminster, BC C...
- February 20th, 2014, 11:29 am
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1104
Re: Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
LONG ISLAND, NY – Feb 25, 2014
Hope to see you there!
7:00 pm
$25 Cash or Check at the door, no advance orders
Tricky Business
2590 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
520-4004
Hope to see you there!
7:00 pm
$25 Cash or Check at the door, no advance orders
Tricky Business
2590 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554
520-4004
- February 14th, 2014, 5:04 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1104
Re: Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
Toronto, ON – Feb 15 Montreal, QC – Feb 16 Boston, MA – Feb 19 Long Island, NY – Feb 25 TORONTO, ON – Feb 15, 2014 Lecture: 1 PM | Workshop: 4 PM $25 lecture, $75 workshop $90 for both Cash at the door, or Advance Ticket here: http://www.magicana.com/conferences/john-carney-lecture-workshop Howlett ...
- January 25th, 2014, 12:52 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1104
Carney Lectures: Toronto-Montreal-Boston-Long Island
CARNEY Lectures & Workshops in NORTHEAST Toronto Feb 15 Montreal Feb 16 Boston Feb 19 Long Island Feb 25 Time, Location and Other Details here: http://www.carneymagic.com/instruction_seminars_schedule.html Canadian programs are sponsored by Magicana, the Canadian magic arts organization. Canadia...
- December 11th, 2013, 8:22 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Carney 2013
- Replies: 48
- Views: 10842
Re: Carney 2013
Hi JR, Simple fix. Go to the main menu of the Revizzit player and click on the Revizzit logo, select "purge" from the drop down menu. It should sign you out. When you sign back in, it will all load fresh … Just a "re-boot"! that should do it, but PM me if it doesn't. Thanks for t...
- October 17th, 2013, 8:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Best paragraph I've read in a long time
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5887
Re: Best paragraph I've read in a long time
great quote....
And his book is fun read and a valuable resource.
And his book is fun read and a valuable resource.
- October 15th, 2013, 6:21 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: Collectable Books, Houdin, Sharpe, Stanyons, more ...
- Replies: 0
- Views: 759
Collectable Books, Houdin, Sharpe, Stanyons, more ...
Expert Card Mysteries $75 Alton Sharpe Rare.... Great card book! Stanton’s Magic L & L Publishing (Collected Magazines, bound, deluxe with slipcase) $ 75 The Book of Secrets John Carney Deluxe limited edition, lettered X and J. $150 Illusion Builder to Fu Manchu $80 The Ultimate Okito $375 The U...
- October 15th, 2013, 6:13 pm
- Forum: Collector's Marketplace
- Topic: DVDs for sale - Cheap!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 657
DVDs for sale - Cheap!
Hi, $15 each, post paid How to be the life of the Party Fielding West. Gags, and Simple Tricks Jeff McBride World Class Manipulation Vol. 1 Cards, coins, balls and thimbles Jeff McBride World Class Manipulation Vol. 2 Cards, coins, balls and thimbles Jeff McBride World Class Manipulation Vol. 3 Card...
- September 26th, 2013, 11:00 pm
- Forum: Buzz
- Topic: Allen Okawa
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5190
Re: Allen Okawa
Curtis,
Please pass my best wishes to my wonderful friend Allen.
I'll wait till after Oct 3rd to call, as requested.
john
Please pass my best wishes to my wonderful friend Allen.
I'll wait till after Oct 3rd to call, as requested.
john
- September 26th, 2013, 8:26 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Irv Weiner (again)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2861
Re: Irv Weiner (again)
When I was about 16, and into magic for about 3 years, I thought I knew it all. My friend Jon VonGillern went to Drake University in Des Moines, and he saw a flyer for "Mr. Fingers". We thought that was a silly name, and decided to go to his show, thinking it would be a cheesy little magic...